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21st Celebratory Key - Matau

21st Celebratory Key - Matau

Regular price $270.00 AUD
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21 is the age that a person in New Zealand is classed as an adult, and the giving of the 21st key is a strong New Zealand tradition to symbolize opening the door of maturity and becoming an adult. Alternatively, the giving of a key is a symbol of the limitless doors they can open in their life.

Māui is the clever and gifted demi-god of Maori legend that fished up the North Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand) using Te Matau a Māui (the fishhook of Maui). Te Matau a Māui represents not only the land, but also prosperity, fertility, and safe passage over water. It denotes the importance of fishing to Māori and their relationship to Tangaroa (god of the sea).

This artwork with its intricate design is an impressive contemporary representation of Te Matau a Māui (the fishhook of Māui). The key is crafted from recycled Native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard, medium density fibreboard (mdf), Gaboon veneer plywood and embellished with Faux fur, NZ Paua & Mother of Pearl laminate.

The key is crafted from recycled Native New Zealand Rimu veneer board, medium density fibreboard (MDF), Gaboon veneer plywood and embellished with NZ Paua shell.

Customisable for any birthday or occasion! Includes:

  • Name engraving available (ie name & occasion in black vinyl lettering)
  • FREE ultra-fine “Sharpie” pen
  • FREE gold chain for wall mounting
  • LOCAL PICK AVAILABLE ONLY with this product
  • Photo frame (c/w instructions on how to mount your photo)

 Engraving

Normal Engraving: $30

Black Vinyl Engraving $60

Specifications
Size:    29cm x 58cm x 2.5cm (HxLxW)

Mass:  Approx 1.5kg

Style
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  • Exchanges or Damaged Goods

    Exchanges or store credit is available for damaged goods, when the goods are returned.

    PLEASE NOTE: Because of the nature of Pounamu and its significance to Māori, Pounamu is NOT able to be exchanged, please consider this when purchasing.