This fabulous Hei Matau ( Maori Fish Hook) Pendant is made and tattooed right here in New Zealand.

Maori designs carry a spiritual meaning, and in regards to the Hei Matau, the hook design is a device to catch good luck and positive energy.  It provides a safe journey, especially over water, and represents strength, peace, prosperity and good health.

The hand-carved Bone Hook Pendant is scrimshawed with a Maori tattoo design.  The scroll design is typical of Maori tattooing on the thigh.

All the pendants in this Maori Tattoo range are hand carved in New Zealand, and the scrimshaw designs have been created by a New Zealand tattoo artist, based on traditional Ta Moko tattooing.

This tattoo pendant is 1 3/4" (4.5cm) long and comes to you on a traditional adjustable waxed cord with paua shell toggle, and on a descriptive card, so you can always remember its spiritual meaning.

Here's customer Cynthia wearing her tattoo pendant: