This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.

NGĀKAU

$441.00 AUD
$441.00 AUD
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.

NGĀKAU

$441.00
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.

NGĀKAU

$441.00
Description

NGĀKAU - seat of affections

The Pā Kahawai is a composite trolling lure that was widely used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to target the Kahawai - a sea trout common in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind canoes - and was a very successful fishing method.

This taonga is named NGĀKAU meaning 'seat off affections'. The fishhook signifies abundance, nourishment and strength. When worn, the matau, or hook, is believed to provide protection - a safe journey over water. 

This fishing lure is a combination of heart Rimu Wood, Bone and Pāua Shell.

The ocean surrounds New Zealand. On our land, there is a whole lot more water in our freshwater lakes and rivers. Therefore, fishing was very important to Māori. Kai moana (fish and shellfish from the sea) played a very key role in nourishing the people.

NGĀKAU is a wonderful representation of the significance of fishing to the Māori people. It is regarded as a sacred activity - so the development of various fishing hooks and lures was prevalent within Māori culture.

NGĀKAU is a wonderful homage to this tradition by Andrew Doughty.

NGĀKAU is provided on an adjustable brown cord.

Express Shipping to you is included.

Artist: Andrew Doughty

Material: Bone, Rimu Wood and Pāua Shell insert

Cord Colour: Dark Brown

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 85mm (3.3") long; 33mm (1.3") at widest point

Shipping & Return
Worldwide shipping is free. All International deliveries over $NZ150 are made using an Express Courier service. Packages with a value up to NZ$150 will be shipped using an International Airmail service. Express Courier Packages are tracked. Please visit our 'Shipping Information' page for delivery times to your country. Under some circumstances we are happy to accept an item back for a replacement or refund. Please visit our 'Returns' page for specific information about this.

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