Trilogy Jewelry Pewter Maori Tribal Fishhook New Zealand Pendant on Leather Necklace

This unique Pewter Maori Fishhook Pendant is hand cast and hand finished in the USA, using Fine American Pewter. It has an Antique and Brushed Satin finish. The Fishhook includes an 18" leather cord with a lobster claw clasp and 2" extension chain. A little History about the Maori Fishhook: The fish-hook shape of the hei matau finds its origins in Maori legend, which holds that the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner, Maui, using only a woven line and a bone hook. Legend holds that the shape of Hawkes Bay is that of the hei matau, which caught in the fish's side.For the Maori, the hei matau is taonga (a cultural treasure). It represents not only their land, but also prosperity, fertility and safe passage over water.