Hei Matau Wheua - Bone Hook Pendant pendant(sjh) The manaia is the embodiment

The manaia is the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Māori measure of worth

they are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to te ao tūroa (the outer world)

they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward

not all is lost

Hei Matau Wheua - Bone Hook Pendant pendant(sjh) The manaia is the embodimentThe 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 Te Moana nui a Kiwa the vast Pacific. This contemporary hei matau was carved by Hei Maxwell from cattle bone. It measures 70mm by 42mm, has a semi gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand braided cord.