Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā pātiti are hatchets with the

pātiti are hatchets with the heads made from the repurposed European iron of axes or harpoons

It is hung on a tan adjustable cord and can be worn on either side - with both sides showing intricate carvings

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

Matau-manaia are contemporary forms of wearable taonga

It features a Koru carved from Kauri Gum and is embellished with a pounamu bale

Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant Hiku Tohorā pātiti are hatchets with theThe 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