Large Whale Bone and Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant by Alex Sands nz bird statue All bowls have a high

All bowls have a high quality oil finish

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the Kowhai tree

Weka are charismatic birds that are often attracted to human activity

A Wahaika is a type of traditional Maori hand weapon

Large Whale Bone and Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant by Alex Sands nz bird statue All bowls have a highHand carved Fish Hook Adornment by Alex Sands Whale Bone and Pounamu (This piece cannot be exported) On a waxed plaited nylon cord (adjustable length) 130mm x 30mm x 18mm About Hei Matau: The Hei Matau (fish hook) finds its origins in Maori legend the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner, Maui, using only a woven line and a hook made from the jawbone of his grandmother. The fish hook denotes the