The Greenstone Shop
NZ Greenstone Framed Matau Pendant (BE242) Kawakawa Pounamu
A Kawakawa Pounamu Matau that has been framed to become a lovely wall hanging. Carved by Allan Moreton.
The Matau or Fishhook represents strength, good health, luck, and abundance. It gives protection for travellers especially over water; and is considered a good luck charm for anyone with an affinity with the sea.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
178 mm length
139 mm width
32 mm depth
estimated length of pounamu: 66 mm
Comes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.
You will receive the exact piece shown in photo, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
BEHIND POUNAMU
Pounamu is so much more than a stone. It holds Wairua (spiritual essence) through its association with the land and its beauty. Each piece lends strength and well-being to the wearer, making it a true gift from the heart. Over time, Pounamu absorbs its owners' natural oils and takes on a beautiful lustre. It is then that the stone's essence becomes one with your own and the stone has truly chosen you.
We love the Pounamu we purchased from these guys and really appreciate how they replaced the cord for us a year later.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase in mana as it is passed on through generations. We guarantee that any Greenstone Shop piece will survive to become an heirloom piece, spreading its mana throughout your whanau if it is well cared for, loved and respected.