Carved Wooden Manaia Hei Matau (Fish Hook) Lg

This Carving would make a stunning Gift, Souvenir of New Zealand, Trophy, Corporate Gift, or as an alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Key!

This beautiful Manaia Hei Matau (Fish Hook) is Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested Tulipwood and has inlaid Paua Shell for the eyes.

It measures approx 54cm Tall and the base is 26cm Long by 19cm Wide

It is carved on both sides.

The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil. In this form, it is usually represented in a figure-of-eight shape, the upper half culminating in a bird-like beak.

A Hei Matau/Hook is a carving in the shape of a highly stylised fish hook. They represent good luck and safe travel across water.