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
The puka is distributed in lowland forests throughout New Zealand
Hand carved by Grant Holder - Maniapoto Iwi
Before humans arrived it was common throughout New Zealand’s forests
Pounamu Hei Matau Manaia Pendant by Alex Sands
Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Diamond Lake, Glenorchy No4073 pou tangata The Hei Matau (fish hook)Diamond Lake, Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas 38cm x 37. 5cm including frame Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is applied to the