{"product_id":"maori-bone-matau-paua","title":"Maori Bone Matau Fish Hook Pendant with Paua Shell Inlays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-carved 123mm x 33mm Cattle bone Matau \u003cem\u003e(Fish Hook)\u003c\/em\u003e pendant featuring iridescent paua shell inlays. This taonga represents prosperity, strength, and safe passage across open waters, rooted in New Zealand Maori maritime tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hei Matau is a contemporary testament to the Polynesian voyaging spirit, meticulously rendered from ethically sourced bovine bone. The carving features a prominent Koru spiral on the shank, symbolizing perpetual growth and the Whakapapa \u003cem\u003e(genealogy)\u003c\/em\u003e of the wearer. Three distinct Paua shell inlays provide a shimmering counterpoint to the high-polish bone finish, mimicking the shifting light of the Pacific Ocean. As a tool for the soul, the Matau serves as a cultural anchor, bestowing Mana \u003cem\u003e(prestige)\u003c\/em\u003e and protection upon those who navigate life's physical and spiritual journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Toa Bone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright (C) Toa Bone. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44054158442669,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/files\/TB_Hei_Matau__17-1.jpg?v=1736863398","url":"https:\/\/tuwharetoabone.com\/products\/maori-bone-matau-paua","provider":"Toa Bone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}