Large Māori fishhook trophy sculpture
A beautiful fishhook sculpture that embodies deep cultural significance. 'Hei matau' is a fishhook in Māori language. Crafted in a stylised fishhook shape, 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.
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Description:
Large Māori fishhook trophy sculpture
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. With stunning iridescant pāua inlays.Symbolism 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.Pāua
The Māori fishhook trophy has a touch of pāua (NZ abalone shell with beautiful iridescant colours), making the trophy even more special and unique.Size Māori fishhook trophy sculpture
- 530mm (20.87")
Material
Pacific rimu and pāua (NZ abalone shell) inlay . The trophy wood is Podocarp, locally known as Pacific Rimu. It has a similar appearance to Rimu but grows much faster.
Engraving of our Māori trophies
- All our Māori trophies can be engraved
Presenting a Māori fishhook trophy sculpture not only honours achievement but also connects recipients to the rich heritage and
enduring stories of our beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand.