Māori fishhook trophy
Hei matau is a fishhook in Māori language. A beautiful award that embodies deep cultural significance. Crafted in the stylised shape of a fishhook, this trophy draws from Māori legend: demigod Māui used a magical hook to fish up the North Island of New Zealand, known as Te Ika-a-Māui.
$108.70 NZD
Approx $64.74 USD
or 4 payments of $27.18 with
Description:
Māori fishhook trophy award
The fishhook trophy, inspired by the traditional Māori hei matau, is a striking and meaningful award that embodies deep cultural significance. Crafted in the stylised shape of a fishhook, this trophy draws from Māori legend, where the demigod Māui used a magical hook to fish up the North Island of New Zealand, known as Te Ika-a-Māui. The Māori name for our South Island is 'Te Wai Pounamu'.These beautiful trophies are crafted from high-quality Pacific rimu in our beautiful Aotearoa, NZ. They feature intricate spiral designs known as pitau or takarangi, which represent the flow of knowledge and experience through time.
Design Māori trophy
Te hei matau a Māui, the fishhook of Māui.Meaning of the fishhook
The hei matau symbolises good luck, good health, prosperity, abundance, and safe travel over water. Another cool trophy for recognition and achievement in someone's life.Size NZ made trophy:
- 210mm (8.27")
- 260mm (10.24")