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Matau's and More from the sea . . . . 

Matau (Fish hook)

Matau or fish hook featuring a kingfish.  Also available with a variety of other fish such as a trout, shark, snapper, etc.

Carved from a deer button (pendant shown at right presented in the natural deer button from which it was cut and carved).

MAT101

 


MAT102

Manaia Matau

Matau or fish hook featuring a Manaia head.

Manaia are the guardians or keepers of spiritual energy.  "Good fishing!"

Carved from and presented in a leather backed deer button.

 


MAT103


MAT104

Matau

Matau or fish hook. 

Represents bounty and plenty ~ the symbol of prosperity.

 

 


MAT105

MAT105 Double

Double Matau 

Available with paua or pounamou accents (see left).

Occasionally the deer buttons are large enough to accommodate two carvings - usually a large and a small. Ideal gifts for couples, weddings, twins or siblings.

MAT104 Double

MAT106

Matau Various Shapes

Available with paua or pounamou accents (see MAT105 double above).

View framed replica Maori fish lures

MAT107


MAT108

Manaia Matau with Barbed Hook

Basically, nearly any fish hook or matau shape such as MAT106 above can be produced with a Manaia head.  Ask for MAT109 for the Manaia head and rounded hook combination of MAT106.

 

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