This Hei Matau Fish Hook Wood Carving on a Stand is carved right here in New Zealand.

You can purchase the Fish Hook Carving in 3 different sizes, to suit the place you want to put them or the occasion.

Each Hei Matau is beautifully inlaid with native New Zealand Paua ( abalone) shell, and features contrasting Maori carving.

Choose from a natural timber look, or a reddish brown stain (see bottom photo). 

The Hei Matau design signifies abundance, strength and determination.  It is believed to bring peace, prosperity and good health to the owner, and is a good luck charm for catching positive energy.  The Maori Fish Hook is also a good luck symbol for safe travel over water.

So this Hei Matau Carving makes a great trophy or gift to a person who has shown great strength and determination.  It would also look great inside a boat.

Sizes are (approx): 
Medium - 140mm (5 1/2") high
Large - 200mm (8") 
XL - 230mm (9") 

Your Hei Matau Fish Hook Carving comes with a leaflet explaining its origins and meaning.