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| Maori Bone fish Hook's / Hei Matau |
| By Henry . A |
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| These Hook's are made from beef bone and are Hand carved using Rotoary tools and needle files . The inlay are made from New Zealand Paua or Abalone as it is known in the most other parts of the world. The Hook on top(my personal Hei Matau ) is close to 3 inches tall the lowwer Hook is just over 2 inches tall ,one I made for a good friend of mine and fellow Blade buff zee Goblin or better known as the Naughty Gobi .. lol :) for his nack at being a trickster ! The cord is waxed linnen 2mm thick and the toggles are made from Delrin Henry . A 1-10-2007 |
| Hei Matau /Fish Hook represent strength ,proserity,abundance,fertility and great respect for the sea.It is also said to bring good luck when traveling over water so is often worn by travlers. Hei Matau are also symblols of Power and Aurthority and are held in great reverence by the Maori people |