Maori Hook Bone Pendants on Leather Cord Necklaces
Bone carved Maori Fish Hook pendants on adjustable leather cord necklaces. In the Maori culture of New Zealand, these hooks (Hei-Matau) represent strength, prosperity, abundance, fertility and a great respect for the sea. These hooks are often worn by surfers, kayakers, and other water enthusiasts as they are said to bring safety in water. Hei-Matau are also recognized by the Maori people as symbols of power and authority.