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Bound Matau-Koru, handcrafted bone pendant

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A hand carved bone fish hook necklace or "Hei-Matau" in Maori.

Featuring complex traditional bindings with an adjustable hand plaited waxed braid cord a traditional style woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

The bone used for these bound hooks, has a lovely natural finish, giving it a aged appearance

Size:
50mm Long (2 Inches)
Cord Length approx 530mm end to end (21 inches)
Cords can be custom made to any length you need 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.

This piece also includes the koru design representing new life and new beginnings.

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

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