Hook Wall Art Panel

The Fish Hook.

The hei-matau or fish hook as it is more commonly known symbolises strength, prosperity, abundance, fertility and safe passage especially over water.

The hei-matau is held in great reverence by the Maori people as a cultural treasure.

According to Maori legend it is believed that the north island of New Zealand was once a huge fish caught by Maui, the great mariner.

featuring a contemporary representation of the Hook crafted from plantation grown gaboon with super fine detail featured in a striking black and Rimu surround.

(Overall size 290 x 95 x 10mm)