The Greenstone Shop
NZ Greenstone XSmall Hei Matau Pendant (BB079) Kawakawa Pounamu
Lovely styled Hei Matau, much sought-after style carved locally from Kawakawa Pounamu.
The photo shows a sample of the pendants on offer to give you a good idea of the style and colour of the pendant that will be sent out, these can be purchased singularly or in bulk. These are $100 per pendant.
Represents strength and good health, luck and abundance, gives protection for travellers especially over water; and is considered a good luck charm for anyone with an affinity with the sea.
Measurements:
32 mm length approx.
24 mm width approx.
5 mm depth approx.
Comes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.
This is a selection of similar pieces, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
BEHIND HEI MATAU
Hei Matau offers strength, good luck and safe passage across land and water. The symbol represents prosperity, and abundance, while also denoting the important relationship with Tangaroa, God of the Sea.
Hei Matau is the perfect gift for anyone who has an affinity with the ocean, or is travelling overseas. Hei Matau will especially lend great luck to the wearer.
Greenstone Shop provides an interesting and wide variety of pieces made from a fantastic stone, and created by people who really care about their craft.
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.