Hei Matau Standing Artwork in MADINZ Presentation Box

In ancient folklore, the exploits of Maui (half God / half man) stand unrivaled. On one such adventure, Maui stowed away in the waka (canoe) when his four older brothers departed on a fishing expedition. When they were far from land, Maui revealed himself and convinced his brothers to paddle further out to the deepest sea where fish would be in abundance. With his enchanted fish hook which he had fashioned from the jawbone of his great grandmother, with paua (abalone) shell eyes to see in the depths of the sea and a tuft of dog hair to keep the hook warm in the freezing depths and to retain the scent of the bait (blood from his nose), Maui cast his fishing line.
 
As soon as the hook descended to the ocean floor, it was devoured by a giant fish. The ocean foamed and boiled as Maui struggled with all his strength to land the fish. Finally, the fish yielded and floated to the surface.
 
Te ika-a-Maui (the fish of Maui) more commonly known as the North Island of New Zealand had arisen in the south Pacific Ocean. Te Waka a Maui (the canoe of Maui) is known as the South Island and Stewart Island is Te Punga a Maui (Maui’s anchor). 
 
The fish hook is the Māori symbol for provision and prosperity.
 
Large Standing Flame artwork (300mm high) hand-assembled and crafted from NZ Rimu veneered MDF, plantation grown Gaboon and NZ Paua laminate using laser technology. This single-sided piece of art boasts exquisite lines and super fine detail and comes complete with stylish black base and protective box 

Measures H30 x W13.5cm 
 
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