The Maui hook is a symbol of good luck
It is believed that the one who wears the Maui hook will necessarily be accompanied by luck.
Maori amulet fish hook (Hei Matau) is a symbol of prosperity, wealth, good health, strength and power. Ensures safe travel across water.
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, the Maori revere him most.
One day, the brothers did not take Maui with them for fishing, and he quietly hid in the bottom of their boat.
He was found when the canoe was already in the open sea.and the brothers had to continue fishing with him.
Maui was well prepared for fishing, the feature of his outfit was a magic bone hook, according to legend it was made from the jawbone of his grandmother.
The brothers did not share their bait with Maui, and he had to use his blood as a bait.
On his magic hook Maui caught a huge fish.
The legend says that the canoe turned into South Island, and a huge fish - turned into North Island (New Zealand)