Hei Matau

Size: 30,3 x 22,6 cm

Materials: Watercolour on watercolour paper

The sixty-third of the symbols is the Maori amulet Hei Matau. It got its name from traditional heirloom fish hooks and is worn as an amulet of protection, especially on water. The background was created to look like water with sunlight hitting it to reflect this property.