Hei Matau Large

Hei Matau Large
Hei Matau Large

Proudly made and hand carved here in New Zealand using Tulip wood and Paua Shell.

Please note each Hei Matau is hand carved and there might be very slight differences in carvings and colour.

Our Hei Matau represents strength, good luck and safe travel across water.

According to Maori legend the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using a bone hook on a woven line.

Size: Matau - 39 cm high x 13.3 cm wide at widest point
Size: Matau and Base combined - 43 cm high
Base size - 19.5 cm wide at the bottom x 4 cm high

ENGRAVING - Base only
See below for engraving information.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - Due to this item's value New Zealand post requires that we courier it. If sending out of New Zealand, please select "Tracked International Shipping" as your shipping option.
Price:
NZ$ 389.99
 

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Plus we gift wrap free of charge and include a hand written card with your personal message.

Engraving Notes
Add your engraving using the Engraving Options Box above (1-18 Letters).
Plain engraving is a minimum of $35.00.  
Paua engraving is a minimum $48.00.
Eg. If the name you want engraved is Hemi or HEMI this will cost $35.00 in plain or $48.00 in Paua. 
If you need more letters or numbers please use our engraving links below to purchase extra letters.
Please write your engraving in the "Text to Engrave" box as you want it to apper - eg: Hemi or HEMI - Upper case or lower case with the first letter a capital.
Please note we can not accept any returns for engraved items, please check your spelling carefully.

Fonts - We prefer to use Iowan font, we are able to use many fonts, although Paua engraving does not work with thin fonts.
We normally let the engravers choose the best look but if you have a particular font you'd like please let us know.
We can do a combination of Paua and plain engraving - eg: a date often looks better smaller and in plain engraving underneath a name space permitting.
Please note the number of letters will effect how big the name can be engraved
No refunds on engraved/personalised items.
Please allow an extra 3-4 days for engraving. 
Or please email michelle@giftguru.co.nz or phone (+64 9 4596070) us if you need help.