Hei Matau Inanga - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant john They are commonly played by

They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones

it is carved as twin outward facing manaia (guardians) connected by a single body

manaia protect the wearer and help maintain spiritual balance

This hei toki was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka black flower jade pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

Hei Matau Inanga - Greenstone Fishhook Pendant john They are commonly played byThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The 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 hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from