Brand New, Never Used Polynesian-Designed Fish Hook Replica Pendant With Adjustable Necklace Cord. 100% Hand-Carved Brazilian Black Onyx (Color Enhanced) With Scrimshawed Surface Accents and Black Onyx Necklace Closures.- Symbolism: Polynesian Makau: The Makau Symbolizes Prosperity and a Long Life. Much of Hawai`ian Traditional Food is Fish. The...
Brand New, Never Used Polynesian-Designed Fish Hook Replica Pendant With Adjustable Necklace Cord. 100% Hand-Carved Brazilian Black Onyx (Color Enhanced) With Scrimshawed Surface Accents and Black Onyx Necklace Closures.
- Symbolism: Polynesian Makau: The Makau Symbolizes Prosperity and a Long Life. Much of Hawai`ian Traditional Food is Fish. The Fish Were so Plentiful to the Hawai`ians That the Simple Ownership of a Fish Hook Meant Prosperity. Today, it Also Represents Strength, Abundance, Fertility, Family Togetherness, Determination, Good Health, and a Great Respect for the Sea. It Also is Said to Provide Good Luck and a Safe Journey Over Water, so it is Often Worn by Travelers. Ka Makau Are Also Symbols of Power and Authority, Which Are Held in Great Reverence by the Hawai`ian People.
- Design: Polynesian Makau Mano (Shark) Fish Hook #3; Cutout, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Design, Tapered and Rounded Dome-Shape Front and Back, Triple-Spliced Shank, Hand-Woven Necklace, Smooth Polished Surface Finish, Durable Wax Twine Adjustable Black Cord, Black Onyx Necklace Closures.
- Measures: Hook is Approx. Just Under 1 3/16" Widest X 6.9mm Thickest X Approx. 1 15/16" Long.
- Size: Necklace Cord is Approx. 26.0" Long, and Downward Size Adjustable to Shorter Lengths, as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 12.5 grams Total.
- Features: This Beautiful Hand-Carved Polynesian Replica Pendant With Necklace Features the Makau Ku`una no Niho Mano `o `Onika `Ele`ele (Traditional Hawai`ian Shark Tooth Fish Hook Made of Black Onyx). This Labor-Intensive Design is Crafted in the Mano `o Huikala me Kolu Waho" Style (Shark Fish Hook With One Inside and Three Outside Barbs). The Makau is Intricately Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved and Hand-Shaped Into an Ancient Polynesian Design Using a Single Piece of Black Onyx. The Makau Displays Tapered Sides With a Narrow Upper Shank, Thicker Shank Curve and Narrowing Again at the Hook's Point. The Mid to Lower Outer Portion of the Shank is Carved-Out With Triple-Spliced Barbs to Replicate Shark's Teeth, Which Were Once Traditionally Used and Attached Onto Similar Ancient Fish Hook Designs. Additionally, the Hook's Facing Portions From the Shaft and Lower to Upper Curve Are Surface Scrimshaw-Carved With a Polynesian Kapa/Tapa Cloth (Triangular-Weave) Pattern. Traditional Construction Methods Are Used With an Extended Lashing Station at the Shank's End to Affix the Makau to the Necklace Cord. Each Makau's Shank End is Traditionally and Intricately Hand-Whipped With a Black Kaula (rope, cordage, string). The Necklace's Kaula is Hand-Braided Using a Strong, Durable Waxed Nylon Yarn. The Adjustable Necklace's Closure is Crafted With Two, Round-Shaped Beads and an Angled-Shaped Barrel Stopper Each Made of Black Onyx. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Onyx Makau Pendants are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Sre Slight Variations in the Carving's Patterns and Appearances, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture/s Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics That is Provided in Each Makau Pendant Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Traditional Replicated Hawaiian Jewelry. Hand-Carved with "aloha." Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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