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Hei Matau - Pounamu Necklace
Hei Matau - Pounamu Necklace
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A Hei Matau is a symbol of strength, prosperity, and safe journeys across life’s changing tides.
Rooted in Māori legend, the shape of the Hei Matau carries the story of Māui, who once drew the North Island of Aotearoa from the depths of the ocean using a hook carved from his grandmother’s jawbone. In this act of courage and faith, the Hei Matau became a timeless emblem of determination, provision, and connection between people and the sea.
This taonga invites you to step forward with courage - to be both the navigator and the provider in your own story. It is a reminder that strength lies not only in endurance, but in the wisdom to trust the currents and chart your course with purpose and grace.
Worn close to the heart, the Hei Matau becomes a guardian of safe travel, abundance, and spiritual protection. It carries the energy of leadership and resilience - a companion for those carving new paths and providing for those they love.
Stone Type: Authentic New Zealand Jade - Pounamu (internationally known as “Greenstone”)
Stone Origin: West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
Pounamu Size: Approx. 55 x 25 x 7 mm
Binding: Black waxed cord, fully adjustable
Product Code: 2364
Over time, this Pounamu will gently absorb the natural oils of your skin, taking on a finish and energy unique only to you. Its colours and depth will gradually evolve - a living reflection of the journey it walks with you.
May its changing tones forever symbolize your connection to this land, and one day become a sacred heirloom passed down to future generations.
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Because when you wear this carving, you carry more than adornment - you carry a living story of strength, ancestry, and connection.
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