{"product_id":"paua-shell-bone-hei-matau","title":"Paua Shell Inlay Bone Hei Matau Fish Hook 60mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-carved 60mm x 35mm bone fish hook featuring a vibrant, large Paua shell inlay on the barb. This traditional Maori taonga represents the power of the sea god Tangaroa, serving as a lucky charm to \"hook\" success and prosperity for the wearer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hei Matau \u003cem\u003e(fish hook)\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful example of traditional Maori design with a colorful twist. It features a bright piece of Paua shell, known for its shimmering blues and greens, set into the bone barb. The shank of the hook is wrapped in a black cord, giving it a classic, rugged look. In Maori culture, the hook shape is a metaphor for \"pulling in\" good things—like success, health, and wealth. Because it is linked to Tangaroa, the god of the sea, it is the perfect gift for someone starting a new job or going on a long trip, as it is believed to keep them safe and bring them good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41266369036461,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/products\/TB-maori-hook_pauapoint-1.jpg?v=1642558413","url":"https:\/\/tuwharetoabone.com\/products\/paua-shell-bone-hei-matau","provider":"Toa Bone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}