31mm Polynesian Makau Cow Bone Fish Hook Necklace #2

NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Polynesian Cow Bone Fish Hook Pendant. Design: Polynesian Ulua Fish Hook #2; Hand-Carved Design, Beef (Cow) Bone, Rounded Curve Shape, Darkened Tribal Lines, Hand-Woven Necklace, Smooth Polished...

NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Polynesian Cow Bone Fish Hook Pendant. Design: Polynesian Ulua Fish Hook #2; Hand-Carved Design, Beef (Cow) Bone, Rounded Curve Shape, Darkened Tribal Lines, Hand-Woven Necklace, Smooth Polished Surface Finish, Durable Wax Twine Adjustable Cord; Measures: Hook is Approx. 31mm Widest (Approx. 1 3/16" Widest) X 6.3mm Thick X Approx. 1 15/16" Long; Size: Black Necklace Cord is Approx. 27.0" Long, Downward Size Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired; Weight: Approx. 8.6 grams Total. Features: This Beautiful Hand-Carved Ancient Polynesian Ka Makau Iwi `Alaea `O Ulua a me Kue (Hawaiian Tribal Bone Ulua Fish Hook with Point of Hook Curved Inward Almost to the Shaft) Replica Pendant is Crafted with a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Labor-Intensive Makau Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved and Hand-Shaped Into a Traditional Polynesian Design Using Beef (Cow) Bone, Which is Attached with Black Hand-Woven Colored Lashing and Cordage. The Shank and Barb Areas are Hand-Carved in Three Sections With a Polynesian Tapa Cloth Pattern. The Lined Pattern is Darkened With a Permanent Black Ink to Enhance the Detailing. Each Makau's Shank End is Intricately Lashed With Black Kaula (rope, cordage, string). The Kaula is Hand-Braided using Strong, Lasting Nylon Yarn to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Adjustable Necklace Closure Is Crafted with Two, Round Smooth Beads and a Smooth Barrel-Shaped Length Adjuster Each Made From Beef (Cow) Bone. Hawaiian Makau History: The hook catches the secrets of the kai hohonu (deep ocean). For the ancient Hawaiians, the sea was not only a source of beauty and recreation but provided, most importantly, food for the ohana (family). "Cast a hook and partake of the gifts from below so we may be physically sustained on our life’s journey." Over the generations, po’e lawai’a (fishermen) who generally descended from families of fishermen, honed their hunting skills with the help of many tools. Catching fish with hook and fishing line was just one of many methods that were practiced in Hawai`i. Bare hands, spears, slip nooses, nets, and traps were also used. Hawaiian fishermen typically used ka makau (fish hooks) to catch fish in the open ocean. They possessed the knowledge of special fishing techniques for which hooks were needed to catch certain kinds of fish. In addition to being very skilled ocean travelers, fishermen were also skilled artisans as most carved their own hooks. The ancient Hawaiians relied on their natural surroundings for materials to produce these makau. Examples were bone, shell, or wood and tied together with kaula (rope, cordage) using natural tree, plant and coconut fibers. This simple tool provided the fundamental need for regular sustenance in the Polynesian culture. Larger hooks like the makau iwi kohola (whale bone), makau iwi kanaka (human bone), makau iwi ‘ilio (dog bone) and makau iwi pua`a (pig bone) were used to catch large prey such as sharks. While hooks made from makau niho ‘ilio (dog tooth), makau iwi manu (bird bone), makau paweo (mother of pearl) or makau ea (turtle shell) were more fragile and often used for smaller sized fish. Highly valued materials were the leho (cowry shell) and the pa (mother of pearl shell) by the fishermen, because through the sparkling patterns and iridescent shell reflections the he`e (octopus) and aku (bonito tuna) were captured. Two classifications of hook designs were made. Simple hooks, made using one single piece of material and composite hooks made of two or more pieces joined together by a lashing. The typical circular hook shape was designed to effectively catch fish while avoiding catching honu (sea turtles), which were sacred and regarded as `aumakua (a personal family god). Certain religious ceremonies associated with fishing were recognized by using a ko`a (special stone shrine) upon which offerings were placed. The fish supply remained constant throughout the year, because the catching of a certain kind of fish was always restricted to a certain time. Outside of this time it was declared kapu (prohibited). The fish eaten during the summer months were different from those eaten during the winter. To many Hawaiians today, the makau (fish hook) holds a strong link to the past while reaching forward using nä mea kapu (those sacred things and customs). Carved Bone Jewelry Care Tips: Avoid soaking, saturating, or immersing any liquids onto the necklace cord as the braided strands will expand and possibly loosen parts of the whipped knot lashings. To bring back the shine on your carving simply buff it with a soft cloth to remove skin oils and dirt. Bone carvings do not require much care, but to ensure a longer life of your bone jewelry or bone sculpture designs, rub in a a small amount of tea tree or jojoba oil. Never use household cleaning or jewelry polishing compounds on any bone carvings. As Natural Beef Cow Bone is a porous material similar to corals, shells, and pearls, it can absorb all forms of liquids. It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Any Bone Carved Jewelry. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Beef (Cow) Bone Pendants Are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Slight Variations in the Carving's Appearances, Which is Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. 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