Fish Hook Charm Meaning

What s unique about this particular symbol is that it s the only maori symbol that evolved from a tool namely an ordinary fish hook to a.

Fish hook charm meaning.

The bottom edge had maori tribal carvings. 14k gold fish hook pendant. Fish hook cir dughah chakkah. It is a gift rich with history and steeped in legend a special treasure with roots in ancient lore.

In short the fish hook resembles prosperity good luck abundance good health and safe passage over water. Job 41 2 the ancient egyptian noblemen used to amuse themselves by fishing from their private fishpools with hook and line. Width width nearly 3 4 or 17mm depth thickness 1 8 or 3mm. Specific carved designs add extra layers of meaning to the fish hook and often tell a story significant to the wearer.

The hei matau or maori fish hook necklace is my personal favorite. The hawaiian fish hook necklace is commonly known as makau. App 6 6gms height is 1 25 or 33mm. 5 out of 5 stars 17 749 17 749 reviews 3 50.

Hawaiian life details the history of the makau as this pendant is called in hawaii. The fish hook shape of the hei matau means to know 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 hook made from the jawbone of his grandmother. The ocean surrounding them was their source of food and their means of travel. Giving a gift of a hawaiian fish hook necklace is highly symbolic and deeply meaningful.

Favorite add to. The word fishhooks occurs but twice in the american standard revised version job 41 1. 14k maori tribal fish hook done in 3d finished full round. 24pcs 12pcs hook and 12pcs anchor antique bronze anchor and fish hook charm pendant assortment set jewelry findings ns691 4 4 out of 5 stars 2 9 99 9.

Amos 4 2 in other passages the word hook or angle is applied to this instrument for fishing isaiah 19 8. As its design suggests this handmade hawaiian jewelry symbolizes a connection between the wearer and the ocean. A bone fish hook represents strength prosperity abundance and a great respect for the sea. Initially the makau was put to practical use in fishing.

Legend holds that the shape of hawkes bay is that of the hei matau which caught in the fish s side on the beach. The meaning of the hawaiian fish hook pendant came from the extraordinary respect hawaiians have had for the ocean which has provided sustenance and enabled travel.