Matau (Hook)
Matau
Proudly made and hand carved here in New Zealand.
Our Matau is a stylized fish hook.
Please note each Matau is hand carved and there might be very slight variances in carving and colour.
According to Maori legend the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using a bone hook on a woven line.
Our Matau represents strength, good luck and safe travel across water.
Size: Matau - 27 cm high x 13.3 cm wide at widest point
Size: Matau and Base combined - 31 cm high
Base size - 14 cm wide at the bottom x 4 cm high
ENGRAVING - Base only
See below for engraving information.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - Due to this item's value New Zealand post requires that we courier it. If sending out of New Zealand, please select "Tracked International Shipping" as your shipping option.
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14/386 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021