Bone Hook Engraved Heru - 191mm

Bone Hook Heru - XL.

Fish Hook - Hei Matau.

Signifies abundance and plenty, strength and determination.

Brings peace, prosperity and good health.

A device for good luck and positive energy.

Safe journey over water.

Paua used in Jewellery.

New Zealand Paua (Abalone) when used in jewellery is said to bring prosperity, good luck and peace to the wearer.

The shell inlay is Paua shell and adds another layer of beauty.

Heru, used by Maori to fasten long hair into a top knot.

These also identified the rank of the wearer and were usually carved from a single piece of whale bone or wood and on occasion decorated with paua shell.

These days many bone carvings are made from cattle bone as it is an ethically abundant source.

Size Approx 191 H x 40mm W.

Maori Inspired Design.

Cattle Bone and Paua Shell.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.