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" Are You Looking For An Authentic Fishhook Bone Carving, Hand Carved By Maori Craftsman, Warranted For LIFE, Made From Cow Bone?"
If you answered "YES!" then have a closer look at this stunning Maori Bone Carving Fishhook. (Click on the image to see a bigger picture of it and examine the detail which goes into carving it...)
The Size Of This Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant Is...
The average size of this hand carved Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant is: 2 1/2 inches (65mm) long.
Meaning of the Hei-Matau ...
hese very stylised fish hooks represent strength, prosperity,abundance, fertility and a great respect for the sea.
It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water so is often worn by travelers. Hei-Matau are also symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.
They were used as a practical tool for fishing and were often decorated as a sign of respect for the creatures of the sea. There are many styles of Hei-Matau from the true hook designs to the more ornamental styles which became treasured heirlooms for generations following.
Every carving has a very special meaning or story behind its design.
Artifacts Handed Down Through Generations Become Sacred Objects Or Treasures ...
The carvings based on Maori designs in particular have special significance. The pre-European Maori had no written language so tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept using many forms of fine arts and crafts ranging from basket and cloth weaving to complex wood, bone, shell and jade carving.
These artifacts were then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred objects or treasures "Taonga", telling the history of a tribe and taking on the spirits of past great leaders and warriors who had worn them.
A Spiritual Link Between People Spanning Time And Distance ...
It is believed that a carving which is worn with respect or given and received with love, takes on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. In this way it becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a great and powerful treasure.
Pendants, jewelry and various tools such as needles, spear tips and fish hooks made from bone developed into a fine art form with great importance being placed on every piece, many of which took years to make using stone tools. Some have inlays of precious stones or colourful shell and all have a story or meaning behind their design.
Most Carvings Combine Elements From Several Areas Of Mythology ...
The Maori have a great respect for nature and have many legends about the creation of the earth and all its inhabitants. Many of these legends revolve around the spirits or gods who created or protect each part of their world such as the mountains, the forests, the lakes and the creatures of the sea.
Most carvings combine elements from several areas of mythology which interact with each other to tell a story. Each element has its own specific meaning and the way they are portrayed or combined is what gives a carving its own special character.
The meanings of some elements vary from region to region but all share common roots.
Comes With Traditional Waxed Braid Cord...
Every Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant is supplied with a traditional waxed braid cord with a loop and bone toggle fitted.
We also have available additional waxed braid cords you can purchase as a 'spare' if your exisiting one in a number of years time starts to wear out and fray. Click here for more details.
Comes With Woven Flax Case + Information On The Meaning Of The Carving...
Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant also comes with a traditional woven flax presentation case and information on the meaning of the design.
Every Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant Is Hand Made...
Every single Hei-Matau Bone Carving Pendant is hand made by a Maori craftsman here in New Zealand; who learnt their trade from their father and /or other members of their 'iwi' (Iwi is defined as "nation people", not tribe).
They are made to the highest quality, and we guarantee them for life.
Purchase one now for yourself or your loved one .
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Imagine it's 30 days from today...
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It comes with it own little traditional Maori flax kete bag, plus simple care instructions.
I look forward to exceeding your expectations.
Warm regards,
Kristina Cope,
Founder of Products From New Zealand.com
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