New Zealand Greenstone TRADITIONAL BOUND MATAU

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The traditional roots of this taonga found in the legend of Maui who used a magical hook to fish up the Aotearoa’ s North Island. Contemporarily, the matau has come to represent prosperity, abundance and safe travels across water.

Width: 24mm, Length/Height: 40mm

All Ngāi Tahu Pounamu pieces are individually hand-carved from genuine New Zealand greenstone