Bound Matau Hammerhead (Hook) Bone Carving Pendant from New Zealand

Description

Hand Carved New Zealand Maori Style Matau/Hammerhead
Bone Carving Pendant
This amazing piece is carved in New Zealand by an very talented local artist with an eye to detail and high quality.
It features complex traditional style bindings and a hand plaited cord.
This is an original and exclusive design created by Don Campbell.
It includes, a plaited cord with a carved bone toggle, a traditional woven flax presentation case and a full description of the meaning of the design.
Size:
55mm Long (2.2 Inches)
SKU = 1.81x
Much of Maori theology was based around a great respect for nature and in particular the sea as the Maori people had crossed the Pacific Ocean to find New Zealand (Aotearoa) in sailing canoes and based much of their lifestyle around the resources gained from fishing and agriculture.  Legend has it that New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using a line of woven plant fibre and a bone hook.
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 and safety when traveling over water.
The wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.
Carved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.
Species = Bovine
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- Shipping:
Yes we do combined shipping, no extra charge for more pieces shipped in one package.
#1.  Standard Shipping.
Free for orders over US
This delivery option is via international airmail tracked post so you will be sent the tracking number.
#2.  Express Courier Shipping.
Free for orders over US0 or US for orders under US0
This delivery option is via DHL International Express Couriers.
Only available for orders shipped to a physical street address and must include a phone number.
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- Warranty and Returns:
We are very proud of the high quality of our work so we are happy to provide a full now questions asked 60 day return policy.
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- Customs Duties & Taxes:
Customs duties & taxes (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.
Every country has different rules so if you are concerned about customs duties please check with you local customs service before buying.
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SPECIAL NOTE:
These carvings are the real thing and are hand carved in New Zealand by local artists.
They are NOT the mass produced copies made in factories in Bali, China or India that are now common on eBay.
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