Size (mm): 150 L x 25 W
Each piece is individually carved so variations can occur.
Carved from beef bone.
Some heru also have spiritual significance, with certain carvings or materials believed to carry protective or empowering qualities.
The matau is an enduring and meaningful symbol within Maori culture, linking the past, present, and future through the symbolism of the sea and the ancestral wisdom carried by those who use the hook.