Front view of hand-carved Maori Hei Matau pendant made from cattle bone with paua shell inlay

Front view of hand-carved Maori Hei Matau pendant showing museum original antique

Detailed back view of the hand-carved Maori fish hook pendant showcasing the intricate bone carving

Angled view of the Maori Hei Matau pendant highlighting its three-dimensional form and the natural texture of the cattle bone

Maori Hei Matau bone pendant necklace worn on an adjustable cord woven from natural flax fibers

TUWHARETOA BONE

Hand-Carved Maori Hei Matau Necklace - Fish Hook Pendant | Museum Inspired

$58.00 USD

This finely carved Hei Matau, crafted from cattle bone with paua (abalone) shell inlays for the eyes, reflects the artistry and symbolism of traditional Maori culture. Inspired by an original piece from the early 1800s, now held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this pendant embodies the fish hook motif, symbolizing prosperity, strength, and protection.

Carved on both sides, this pendant measures 60mm in height and 45mm in width. It is suspended from an adjustable cord woven from natural flax fibers.

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