Hei Matau (Fish Hook)


Every pendant is unique due to texture and colour of the the bone. Giraffe Bone. (Other materials can be used on request, additional costs apply) 60mm x 30mm x 8mm Braided cord with adjustable dragon toggle.

 






Every pendant is unique due to texture and colour of the the bone. Giraffe Bone. (Other materials can be used on request, additional costs apply) 60mm x 30mm x 8mm Braided cord with adjustable dragon toggle.



These very stylised fishhooks represent strength, prosperity and a great respect for the sea. It also is said to provide good luck and safety when travelling over water so is often symbols of power and authority, which are held in reverence by Maori people. They were used as a practical tool for fishing and were often decorated as a sign of respect for the creatures of the sea.

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