Stunning light green jade hei matau (fish hook) pendant.
This is a natural piece of hand carved nephrite jade, carved by a Maori artisan in Lake Taupo and personally sourced by us, ie the genuine article carved by a Maori in New Zealand (the majority to be found on the web today are carved in workshops in China under the “supervision” of Maori craftsman who may visit once a year).
In Maori culture the fish hook represents strength, good luck and safe travel across water.
- A-grade nephrite jade with beautiful light translucency
- Fully finished necklace with feature jade beads
- Maori carved from the Lake Taupo region of New Zealand
- Equally beautiful as mens jewellery or womens jewellery
- This is a one-off piece. No two are carved exactly alike
Measurements: length of pendant 4.2 cm (2.7 in), width at widest point 2.5 cm
We have one other hei matau pendant that you can visit here