Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.

WILD AND FREE

€112,95 EUR
€112,95 EUR
Cord Colour: Black Cord with Black Binding
Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.

WILD AND FREE

€112,95

WILD AND FREE

€112,95
Cord Colour: Black Cord with Black Binding

A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the typical matau shape.

The cord we've used for these wonderful Matau are Chocolate Brown or plain Black, and the length is adjustable. Please use the drop-down menu to make your selection.

The matau, or hook pendant is revered throughout the South Pacific as a symbol for life, well-being and prosperity. Its significance arises from the key role that fishing has played in sustaining island families and communities. The owner of a good hook was respected and held a place of authority in the community.

Bone is porous and will absorb body oils. It will take on a golden colour over time. Local belief would say that the pendant absorbs the wearer's mana (spirit), and becomes a part of you.

We deliver this pendant on a hand plaited, adjustable cord and will include our 'Kia Ora' card, which explains the meaning behind the hook design.

Meaning: Prosperity ~ Abundance ~ Fertility

Artist: Yuri Terenyi

Material: Whale Bone

Cord Colour: Chocolate Brown Cord with Chestnut Binding or Black Cord and Binding

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 68mm (2.7") long; 39mm (1.5") wide

Worldwide shipping is free. All International deliveries over $NZ150 are made using an Express Courier service. Packages with a value up to NZ$150 will be shipped using an International Airmail service. Express Courier Packages are tracked. Please visit our 'Shipping Information' page for delivery times to your country. Under some circumstances we are happy to accept an item back for a replacement or refund. Please visit our 'Returns' page for specific information about this.

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