Jewelry Jade Maori Jade Carving New Zealand Whale Tail Necklace Fish Hook Pendant
Hei Matau Fish Hook: Prosperity, Abundance, Fertility, Strength.
Whale Tail: Wisdom, Family Love, Respect for the Ocean a Provider.
Reference ID = JGHOOK10
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This jade carving is presented on a waxed braid cord. Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling of the meaning of the tribal Maori carving and a little about the Maori people of New Zealand.
This Maori carving is approximately 40mm (1.57 inches).
The beauty of New Zealand jade is unsurpassed with its semi translucent look and swirls of green that seem to float deep within the stone.
This pendant represents prosperity,abundance, fertility and strength. A Hei-Matau (fish hook) is also considered to be a good luck talisman, particularly for those traveling over water. Hei-Matau are symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.
New Zealand jade carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more warlike native tribes around the world. Carvings by the New Zealand Maori are some of the most beautiful wearable art works available today and come in a wide variety of styles from very traditional pieces to the more contemporary or modern styles.
All have a tribal story or meaning behind their design.
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