Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā and our ability to overcome

and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult

This pair was crafted by Ray Stokes from sterling silver and kawakawa pounamu and measure roughly 21 x 50 mm

Matau-manaia are contemporary forms of wearable taonga

The roimata (teardrop) embodies our emotions in times of joy

This pair was carved by John Mayo from sterling silver and kawakawa pounamu and measure 5x 1

Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā and our ability to overcomeThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves of the matau (fishhook) not only represent abundance and prosperity but also safe passage across life's journeys, echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled the vast Pacific. This hei matau was created by Jeremy Walsh from onewa (basalt) sourced from Mount Karioi, a