This stunning Marsden Hook is made from top quality New Zealand Marsden Greenstone/Pounamu & has been carved with a double sided beveled edge so it can worn either way and is top knotted with a plaited black adjustable waxed cord & completed with a polished finish
The fish hook (hei matua) was an important resource for Maori, as the sea provided a rich source of food. In Maori mythology, New Zealand was fished up out of the sea by Maui.
The fish hook signifies abundance and plenty, strength and determination. It is believed to bring peace, prosperity and good health. It is a device for catching good luck and energy, and is believed to provide safe journey over the water, it is therefore considered a good luck charm by travelers, boaties, fishermen and surfers.
Measurements:
L 7.5cm
W 4cm
