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Make a matau (fish hook) pendant 

When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 2012, 11am–12 noon
Where: Te Huka ā Tai, Level 4
Cost: $3

Make it at Te Papa! 

craft activities for kids


Māori culture has many stunning symbols that are steeped in tradition. Here’s a chance to fashion a matau (fish hook) pendant that you can wear and keep with you.

See matau in Te Papa’s collection on Collections Online.

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Hei matau (pendant), 1800, Maker unknown, New Zealand. Donne Collection, Purchased 1905. Te Papa
Hei matau (pendant), 1800, Maker unknown, New Zealand. Donne Collection, Purchased 1905. Te Papa



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