Greenstone Maori Hook Pendant
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This beautiful Greenstone Fish Hook Pendant measures approximately 1 5/8" (4cm) long.
The Fish Hook is an important symbol in Maori mythology. The god Maui fished up New Zealand, with the North Island representing the fish and the South Island being his canoe.
It is also a very practical symbol of Maori culture, as seafood ( " Kai moana") is an important part of the Maori diet.
The Fish Hook is an important symbol in Maori mythology. The god Maui fished up New Zealand, with the North Island representing the fish and the South Island being his canoe.
It is also a very practical symbol of Maori culture, as seafood ( " Kai moana") is an important part of the Maori diet.
The Maori Fish Hook design ( hei matau) also carries a spiritual meaning for the wearer, one of good health, prosperity, and safe travel over water.
The greenstone used in this pendant is genuine New Zealand pounamu greenstone, carefully selected by the carvers from the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Your Greenstone Hook Pendant comes to you on a traditional black waxed cord, and on a card describing its spiritual message.
