Hei Matau - Pounamu #1 clear The single twist symbol consists

The single twist symbol consists of a closed loop with three knots

This beautiful Hei Tiki is etched with beautiful designs

This masterpiece is presented in an earth-tone shadowbox frame

with black lining and adjustable drawstring

Toki were traditionally used as tools for carving and are seen as a symbol of power and authority

Hei Matau - Pounamu #1 clear The single twist symbol consistsThis stunning Hei Matau is carved from Kawakawa stone. Hei Matau is a symbol of prosperity and safety when traveling over the water. The fish hook is present throughout Mori culture, whether it is in reference to Tangaroa the God of the Sea, or Maui who caught Te Ika a Maui with the jawbone of his kaumatua (some stories say his grandfather and others his grandmother). Regardless it is a powerful taonga. Approximate dimensions: W 33mm x L 50mm