BALMY - a wonderful matau pendant. The perfect companion for an adventurous traveller!
Hand carved from beautiful, semi-translucent kawakawa Pounamu by Ross Crump.
A finely-carved Matau (hook) crafted from New Zealand pounamu. This pendant is carved from a gorgeous deep green jade. You can wear this beauty either side!
Also very nice, is the polished finish - it makes for a light-catching piece and is silky smooth to wear.
BALMY is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.
Ross has incorporated a koru heart in the centre, combining two shapes well-known in the South Pacific, and giving it an interesting symbology:
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE DESIGNS...
The matau, or hook pendant is revered throughout the South Pacific as a symbol for life, well-being and prosperity. Its significance arises from the key role that fishing has played in sustaining island families and communities. The owner of a good hook was respected and held a place of authority in the community.
The Koru: the Māori word for 'loop'. The spiral shaped koru design represents an unfolding silver fern frond. The circular movement towards an inner coil refers to ‘going back to the beginning’. The unfurling frond itself is symbolic of new life, new beginnings, hope and rebirth.
We will ship this pendant to you with Express Courier on a hand plaited adjustable cord.
We will also include our 'Kia Ora' cards, explaining the meaning behind both the Matau (hook) and Koru design.
Meaning: Abundance ~ Unity ~ Prosperity
Artist: Ross Crump
Material: New Zealand Jade, Pounamu
Finish: Polished
Cord Colour: Manuka Green Cord with Blue Moon Floret
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