{"product_id":"hei-matau-hook-paua-abalone-inlay-guatemalan-jadeite-jf1073","title":"Hei Matau Kōuma - Hook shield - Paua Abalone Inlay - Guatemalan Jadeite || JF1073","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJF1073 \u003c\/span\u003e|| Hand-carved Guatemalan Jadeite hei matau - with paua \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eabalone inlay || Black wax cord three-plaited with sliding knots for adjustable length. Artist J. Foster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuatemalan Jadeite \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eKōuma\u003c\/i\u003e with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eHei Matau\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eKoru\u003c\/i\u003e, \u0026amp; Pāua Inlay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCarved from dense Guatemalan Jadeite—a stone revered across ancient Mesoamerican cultures as a symbol of life, breath, and sacred endurance—this piece unites distinct traditions of stonecraft and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe overall silhouette takes the form of a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003ekōuma\u003c\/b\u003e (breastplate), a motif associated with protection, leadership, and guarding one’s inner \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003emana\u003c\/i\u003e (spiritual strength). Nested within the solid presence of the kōuma, negative space defines a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003ehei matau\u003c\/b\u003e (fish hook), the classic symbol of prosperity, resilience, and safe passage over land and sea. The hook itself is sculpted by the flowing, unfurling line of a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003ekoru\u003c\/b\u003e (fern frond), representing peace, self-renewal, and continuous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSet into the base of the pendant is an iridescent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003epāua\u003c\/b\u003e shell inlay. In traditional carving, pāua represents spiritual sight and illumination. Here, it signifies the watchful eyes of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003etīpuna\u003c\/i\u003e (ancestors), offering continuous guidance, protection, and connection to those who came before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pangea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52004654809409,"sku":"JF1073","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9240\/8641\/files\/JF1073_pangeaJFoster_web03152026-12_4ea4e6b9-0c7a-42e7-a251-325655c88b46.jpg?v=1784659884","url":"https:\/\/www.ofpangea.com\/products\/hei-matau-hook-paua-abalone-inlay-guatemalan-jadeite-jf1073","provider":"Pangea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}