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This sturdy, compact taonga symbolizes the legendary \"fishing up\" of the North Island by the god Maui, bringing the wearer luck, strength, and protection over water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Hei Matau is a classic piece of Maori-inspired jewelry that uses two natural materials to tell a story. The main body\u003cem\u003e (the shank)\u003c\/em\u003e is carved from dark wood, while the sharp tip \u003cem\u003e(the barb\u003c\/em\u003e) is made from bone. These two parts are bound tightly together with cord, just like the real hooks used by ancestors for fishing. In Maori history, the fish hook is more than a tool; it represents the story of the god Maui and is a sign of great success and abundance. 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Wearing this hook is believed to bring good luck, abundance, and safe passage to those who travel, making it a powerful charm for life’s journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Tuwharetoa Bone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright (C) Tuwharetoa Bone. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30254528036906,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/products\/tb-maori-bone-carving-necklace-large-fish-hook-mateu-1.jpg?v=1614051344"},{"product_id":"wood-bone-hei-matau-fish-hook","title":"Wood \u0026 Bone Hei Matau Fish Hook Pendant 90mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 90mm×43mm Hei Matau \u003cem\u003e(Fish Hook)\u003c\/em\u003e hand-carved from wood and cattle bone. 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Hand-bound with durable cordage, this piece functions as a modern amulet of Mana and self-reliance, honoring the ancestral navigators who viewed the fish hook as an essential tool for survival and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Toa Bone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright (C) Toa Bone. 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