The Hook Of Maui. Amulet Maori. Pendant of bone

"Maui Hook" is one of the most beloved amulets of the Maori tribe. The beautifully shaped pendant is hand-carved from the bone of a bull. Traditional Maori binding with synthetic cord.

The hook of Maui is a symbol of good luck. It is believed that one who wears a hook of Maui is sure to be good luck.

Maori amulet fish hook (Hei Matau) is a symbol of prosperity, wealth, good health, strength, and power. Ensures safety in sea travel.

There is a legend about the hook of Maui, which tells the story of how Maui went fishing with his brothers.
Maui is considered a very powerful God in Polynesia, perhaps the Maori revere him most of all.
Once the brothers took Maui with me fishing, and he quietly hid himself at the bottom of their boats. It was found that when the canoe was already in the open sea. I had nowhere to go and the brothers had to continue fishing with him.
Maui is well prepared for a fishing trip, a special feature of his equipment was a magical bone hook, according to legend it was made from the jawbone of his grandmother. The brothers did not share Maui with his bait, and he had to use as bait in their blood. On your magical hook of Maui caught a huge fish.
Legend has it that a canoe turned on. South, and huge fish - about. North.( New Zealand)