🪝 Strength, Prosperity & Safe Passage Beautifully Bound
This stunning bound Jade Matau (fish hook) pendant is hand-crafted by skilled carver Graeme Wylie. The binding detail adds an extra dimension of beauty and craftsmanship a technique that reflects both patience and mastery. Carved from authentic New Zealand pounamu, this is a piece you'll treasure for a lifetime.
At Blondies, we love carrying pieces that tell a story and the Matau is one of the most powerful symbols in Māori culture, worn by great mariners and fishermen throughout the ages.
🌿 What's Included
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Hand-crafted bound jade Matau pendant by Graeme Wylie
- Adjustable plaited waxed braid cord
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Traditional-style woven presentation pouch gift ready
- Detailed meaning card
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Size: 55mm long (2.16 inches)
- Free worldwide delivery included
The Matau represents prosperity, abundance, and fertility. It provides good luck and safety when travelling over water. The wearer is seen as a provider, protector, and someone strong willed and determined to succeed in life.
⚠️ This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once sold, it will be permanently removed from our gallery.
Customer Testimonials
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The binding on this Matau is incredible so intricate and precise. The jade colour is beautiful and the whole piece has such presence. A real taonga!"
— Rangi T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Graeme Wylie's craftsmanship is exceptional. I bought this for my partner who loves fishing and the symbolism couldn’t be more perfect. He absolutely loves it!"
— Kelly M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Ordered from the USA and it arrived beautifully. The bound detail on the jade is so unique I've never seen anything like it. Blondies has the best pounamu!"
— Donna L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The size is perfect makes a real statement without being too heavy. Arrived in a gorgeous woven pouch and the meaning card really adds to the experience."
— Pita H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is the second pendant I’ve bought from Blondies and the quality just keeps impressing me. The bound Matau is stunning and so meaningful. Will definitely be back!"
— Sandra R.
❓ FAQs
Q: What does the Matau represent?
A: The Matau represents prosperity, abundance, fertility, and safe passage over water. The wearer is seen as a provider, protector, and determined achiever.
Q: What makes this pendant unique?
A: The bound detail a traditional binding technique applied to the jade — adds an extra layer of craftsmanship and visual beauty that sets it apart.
Q: Is it genuine NZ pounamu?
A: Yes hand-crafted from authentic New Zealand jade by carver Graeme Wylie.
Q: Does it come gift-ready?
A: Yes! It arrives in a traditional woven presentation pouch with a meaning card included.
Q: Do you ship worldwide?
A: Yes free worldwide delivery is included. 🌍
