{"product_id":"hei-matau-necklace-1","title":"Hei Matau Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteeped in ancient legend and deep ocean reverence, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHei Matau\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (fishhook) pendant represents strength, prosperity, and safe passage over water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Symbolism:\u003c\/b\u003e The Hei Matau pattern is inspired by traditional hooks crafted from bone and stone, that symbolise strength, good fortune, and safe travel across the waves, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeventually evolving into a treasured heirloom that signified leadership, provision, and a respectful harmony with the ocean's bounty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProsperity and Abundance:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically tied to catching food (\u003ci\u003ekaimoana\u003c\/i\u003e), the hook signifies a plentiful harvest, good health, and success. The design honours the ocean and the Māori relationship with Tangaroa, the god of the sea.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt acts as a protective talisman for travellers and sailors crossing over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Roots \u0026amp; Maui's Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e The design draws deep historical significance from the legendary demigod Māui, who used a fishhook (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eMatau-a-Māui\u003c\/i\u003e) carved from his grandmother’s jawbone to pull up the North Island of Aotearoa (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003eTe Ika-a-Māui\u003c\/i\u003e) from the depths of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eWear a powerful symbol of safe journeys, prosperity, and legendary heritage  Whether you are navigating life's great adventures or looking for a meaningful gift that honours the spirit of the ocean, choose your favourite from our 7 vibrant shades to match your unique energy.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace strength and safe passage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magic of light with our Taonga collections, crafted from stunning frosted coloured acrylic that transforms with every movement as the light dances through the translucent material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 6mm Taonga are available in 7 colours with black waxed cord. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 94mm (9.4cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 50mm (5cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm (0.6cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur Taonga are available in 7 vibrant colours with black waxed cord. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by Trina Wirihana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ako Learning Resources","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":46007220994239,"sku":"JWLNEMA01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":46007221027007,"sku":"JWLNEMA02","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46007221059775,"sku":"JWLNEMA03","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":46007221092543,"sku":"JWLNEMA04","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46007221125311,"sku":"JWLNEMA05","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":46007221158079,"sku":"JWLNEMA06","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":46007221190847,"sku":"JWLNEMA07","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/1505\/4915\/files\/HeiMatauGroupImage.webp?v=1787052344","url":"https:\/\/akolearningresources.co.nz\/products\/hei-matau-necklace-1","provider":"Ako Learning Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}