Matau Manta It includes an adjustable waxed

It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving

Whai in Maori

The spiral form is a Koru

Species = Bovine

50mm Wide (2 Inches)

Matau Manta It includes an adjustable waxedA hand carved bone fish hook necklace or "Hei Matau" in Maori. It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving. Size: 45mm Long (1. 75 Inches) The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility. It also is said to provide good luck