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What Does the Fish Hook Symbolize? The Deeper Meaning Behind a Timeless Design. - Earthbound Pacific

What Does the Fish Hook Symbolize? The Deeper M...

What Does the Fish Hook Symbolize? The fish hook—known as hei matau in Māori and makau in Hawaiian—is a powerful symbol of strength, prosperity, and protection, especially for safe travel...

What Does the Fish Hook Symbolize? The Deeper M...

What Does the Fish Hook Symbolize? The fish hook—known as hei matau in Māori and makau in Hawaiian—is a powerful symbol of strength, prosperity, and protection, especially for safe travel...

Discover the Artistry and Culture Behind Earthb...

Earthbound Pacific offers handcrafted, culturally rich jewelry inspired by Polynesian and Māori traditions. Specializing in authentic bone fish hook necklaces, Manaia pendants, and Paua shell designs, each piece is a...

Discover the Artistry and Culture Behind Earthb...

Earthbound Pacific offers handcrafted, culturally rich jewelry inspired by Polynesian and Māori traditions. Specializing in authentic bone fish hook necklaces, Manaia pendants, and Paua shell designs, each piece is a...

Hei Matau: The Maori Fish Hook of Strength and Prosperity - Earthbound Pacific

Hei Matau: The Maori Fish Hook of Strength and ...

The Hei Matau, a traditional Māori symbol resembling a fish hook, holds profound cultural significance in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Beyond its aesthetic appeal as a carved jewelry piece, the Hei...

Hei Matau: The Maori Fish Hook of Strength and ...

The Hei Matau, a traditional Māori symbol resembling a fish hook, holds profound cultural significance in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Beyond its aesthetic appeal as a carved jewelry piece, the Hei...

Caring for Your Exquisite Bone Carving: Tips for Longevity and Beauty - Earthbound Pacific

Caring for Your Exquisite Bone Carving: Tips fo...

Your polished bone carving will naturally develop a honey-gold color over time due to skin oils, which is normal. To restore shine, buff it with a soft cloth. Avoid spilling...

Caring for Your Exquisite Bone Carving: Tips fo...

Your polished bone carving will naturally develop a honey-gold color over time due to skin oils, which is normal. To restore shine, buff it with a soft cloth. Avoid spilling...

The Art of the Catch: How the Māori People Carved Bone and Other Materials into Masterful Fish Hooks - Earthbound Pacific

The Art of the Catch: How the Māori People Carv...

The Art of the Catch: How the Māori People Carved Bone and Other Materials into Masterful Fish Hooks" explores the intricate process and cultural significance of traditional Māori fish hook...

The Art of the Catch: How the Māori People Carv...

The Art of the Catch: How the Māori People Carved Bone and Other Materials into Masterful Fish Hooks" explores the intricate process and cultural significance of traditional Māori fish hook...

Maori & Hawaiian Fish Hook Necklaces: Symbolism, Craft & Meaning | Earthbound Pacific - Earthbound Pacific

Maori & Hawaiian Fish Hook Necklaces: Symbolism...

Maori Hei Matau and Hawaiian Makau fish hook necklaces are deeply symbolic treasures representing strength, prosperity, and a connection to the ocean. Shared Polynesian ancestry links these cultures, evident in...

Maori & Hawaiian Fish Hook Necklaces: Symbolism...

Maori Hei Matau and Hawaiian Makau fish hook necklaces are deeply symbolic treasures representing strength, prosperity, and a connection to the ocean. Shared Polynesian ancestry links these cultures, evident in...