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Greenstone Hook Large - Watea
An Ancient Symbol of Strength!
Take home an ancient symbol of strength with this beautiful Greenstone Hook. In Maori culture, the fishhook design represents strength. The Hook is associated with the demigod Maui, who fished up New Zealand’s North Island with only a bone fishhook and a woven line. It also symbolizes leadership, talent and prosperity.
In traditional Maori culture, a Greenstone Hook like this one would have been a treasure to pass down through generations. Greenstone Hooks are still precious objects, which deserve the value that their owners place in them. Carved with skill and beautifully presented, this Greenstone Hook is an ancient symbol of strength to treasure.
Be sure to check out Shop New Zealand’s range of Maori Art for more great Hook designs including this Small Greenstone Hook.
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