Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant

This Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant – Slim Form is a clean, elegant taonga carved from high-quality translucent green pounamu. The stone has a fresh green glow with natural depth, a polished finish, and no visible flaws, giving this piece a refined and premium feel.

The slim-form shape makes this hei matau easy to wear while still carrying strong meaning. Its flowing curve and inner spiral give the pendant a sense of movement, protection, and forward direction.

The hei matau is traditionally connected with strength, safe travel, prosperity, and connection to the moana. It is often gifted to someone starting a new journey, travelling away from home, carrying responsibility, or needing a meaningful taonga of guidance and protection.

Fitted with a plain dark brown adjustable cord, this pendant is ready to wear or gift.

The item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive.

Meaning / Story

The hei matau represents strength, protection, abundance, and safe passage. Its form is linked to the ocean, travel, and the provider — someone who supports, guides, and helps sustain others.

This slim Kahurangi pounamu piece carries a calm, clean energy. The translucent green stone gives it a sense of clarity and movement, making it a meaningful taonga for new beginnings, life changes, protection, or connection to whānau and place.

Product Details

Product: Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant – Slim Form
Stone: Kahurangi Pounamu
Cord: Plain black adjustable cord
Approx. size: 51 mm × 20 mm
Finish: Polished
Use: Wearable taonga / meaningful gift
Made in: Aotearoa New Zealand
Exact item: The item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive.