{"product_id":"nz-maori-bone-hei-matau-fish-hook-necklace-paua-koru","title":"NZ Māori Hei Matau Bone Necklace - Hand Carved Fish Hook for Safe Travel and Prosperity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Maori Hei Matau (fish hook) pendant hand-carved from ethically sourced bovine bone. This traditional piece measures 78 mm by 35 mm, features intricate Koru spiral relief engravings, and is accented with a natural New Zealand Paua shell inlay at the base of the barb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece represents the traditional Maori Hei Matau (fish hook), a motif carved to signify strength, abundance, prosperity, and safe passage over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hei Matau is hand-carved from sustainable, cattle bone. The lower dynamic curve of the hook features relief carvings of the Koru (unfurling fern frond), representing new beginnings, growth, and peace. A circular inlay of iridescent Paua shell is set directly into the base of the barb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, this porous organic medium naturally absorbs the oils of the wearer, gradually shifting from a polished white finish to a characteristically rich, honey-gold patina. It is suspended from a durable, black cord featuring adjustable slip knots for variable display lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Toa Bone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright (C) Toa Bone. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053197709485,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/files\/TB_Matau__18-5.jpg?v=1779798487","url":"https:\/\/tuwharetoabone.com\/products\/nz-maori-bone-hei-matau-fish-hook-necklace-paua-koru","provider":"Toa Bone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}