Flame Brushed Bound Matau Pendant

A hand carved bone fish hook necklace or "Hei-Matau" in Maori featuring complex traditional binding and flame brushed color accents.

It includes a plaited waxed braid adjustable cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving.
The alternative adjustable plaited cord is available on request.

Size:
50mm Long (2 Inches)
Adjustable Cord Length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)
Cords can be custom made to longer lengths on request at no additional cost.
Includes free shipping worldwide.   

The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water.
The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.

Carved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.
Species = Bovine