This fabulous contemporary Maori Hei Matau ( hook) Pendant represents the mythical Maori Marakihau ( Sea Monster).  In Maori mythology, the Marakihau was a sea creature in human form, but with a long tongue with which it could swallow up canoes and men.  Marakihau carvings often decorated the porches of carved houses.

In this contemporary Bone Pendant version of the Marakihau ( pronounced Ma-ra-key-ho), the sea monster is the kaitiaki ( guardian) of the sea.  The long tongue is replaced by a long feeding tube, representing the sacredness of feeding a tohunga or rangatira.  See, at the end of the feeding tube, that it is feeding on a shark.  Also note the New Zealand Greenstone eye.  The bone is dyed with tea.

This fabulous Maori bone pendant measures approximately 75mm x 35mm (3" x 1 3/8")and comes to you on a muka ( flax fibre) adjustable cord.

This special design will be offered once only, so buy it now!  As each David Taylor design is purchased, we will move on to a new bone carving.

David Taylor is a highly skilled bone artist from this part of New Zealand.  Of Maori/ Scottish descent.