{"product_id":"hei-matau-hook-raukaraka-pounamu-nephrite-jade-aotearoa-new-zealand-jf1074","title":"Hei Matau Hook || Raukaraka Pounamu Nephrite Jade || Aotearoa New Zealand || JF1074","description":"\u003cp\u003eJF1074 || Hand-carved Hei Matau Hook from prized Raukaraka Pounamu Nephrite Jade || Aotearoa New Zealand || burgundy wax cord four-plaited with sliding knots for adjustable length. Artist J. Foster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePounamu Hei Matau with Koru spirals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite carving combines the power of two significant symbolic designs: the Hei Matau and the Koru. Carved from sacred Princesa Jadeite from Guatemala, this piece tells a story of both physical journey and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hei Matau, or hook, symbolizes safe passage over water and a connection to the life-giving ocean. It represents prosperity, good fortune, and the strength and determination needed to navigate life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koru, a spiral inspired by the unfurling fern frond, is subtly incorporated into the design. It symbolizes new beginnings, growth, and the promise of a peaceful new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these symbols create a powerful meaning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Safe Journey to a Prosperous New Life. The hook acts as a guardian, protecting you on your journey while guiding you toward a future filled with growth and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Interconnectedness of Life. The fusion of the hook and the spiral represents how the journey and the destination are intertwined in a continuous cycle of growth and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hei Matau is a personal blessing for a future filled with strength, safe travels, and new beginnings. It is a symbol of the adventurer’s spirit and the peaceful promise of a blossoming life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e59x32x5mm Pendant. Waxed cord with sliding knots for adjustable length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pangea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648838893889,"sku":"JF1074","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9240\/8641\/files\/JF1074_pangeaJFoster_web03152026-2.jpg?v=1776427325","url":"https:\/\/www.ofpangea.com\/products\/hei-matau-hook-raukaraka-pounamu-nephrite-jade-aotearoa-new-zealand-jf1074","provider":"Pangea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}