Hei Matau Three Koru Pounamu Sculpture

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Koru Pounamu Sculpture | Dean Moreton

Deane Moreton learnt his craft working alongside his father in the family Pounamu business. Now with over 40 years’ experience in sourcing and handcrafting New Zealand Pounamu, Deane is highly regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading experts in the industry. His carvings and jewellery are the perfect blend of tradition Maori design and contemporary works inspired by Aotearoa’s rich culture and natural beauty.

Deane’s studios in Christchurch and on the West Coast, boast collaborations with some of New Zealand’s most renowned Pounamu and Bone Carvers. Deane teaches and develops young carvers, ensuring that the skills of carving and its traditions are passed down to the next generation of Greenstone carvers.

Deane has acquired an enviable collection of exquisite carvings and has arguably the largest personal collection of raw material, of which pounamu carvings will be made for years to come.

Discover the significance of the Hei Matau three koru pounamu sculpture a special type of jade native to New Zealand. This treasured creation, also known as a taonga, is often passed down through generations to preserve its sacred cultural roots. Experience the Hei Matau three koru pounamu sculpture as it sits atop a beautifully black metal base.

According to Maori legend, the Hei Matau three koru pounamu sculpture symbolizes strength, prosperity, fertility, good luck, and safe travel over water. Crafted in the shape of a stylised fishhook, it is based on the story of Maui, who used a woven line and hook made from his grandmother's jawbone to catch a great fish.

Dimensions:

Pounamu Dimensions:

Width - 70mm x Depth - 12mm x Height - 120mm

Base Dimensions:

Width - 85mm x Depth - 100mm x Height - 105mm