The length of the Greenstone Maori Hook is approximately
20mm (3/4"). It hangs from a traditional black adjustable cord.
The Maori Fish Hook carries a spiritual meaning,
of strength, prosperity, peace, good health, good luck and safe travel over
water. So it makes a great gift for the fisherman, surfer, and anyone needing
some help with their strength, health or general good luck.
Pounamu refers to several types of hard, durable and highly
valued nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite stone found in southern New
Zealand. Pounamu is the Māori name. These rocks are also generically known as
"greenstone" in New Zealand English.
Pounamu plays a very
important role in Māori
culture.
It is considered a taonga
(treasure). Pounamu taonga increase in mana (prestige) as they pass from one
generation to another. The most prized taonga are those with known histories
going back many generations. These are believed to have their own mana and were often
given as gifts to seal important agreements.
I really like the Maori greenstone jewelry. Maori jewelry
includes their unique culture and beliefs, living in New Zealand Maori for
centuries to establish their own culture and have maintained their cultural
beliefs and traditions. I really like the Maori jewelry jewelry because they
are natural and they are reflected in the lives of correlation. Trees, plants,
hooks and gods. Pictures on this hook shape necklace, I guess when they are
worn out to sea, represents luck and courage, like a talisman to protect the
sea of people, but also like a spiritual force them to give them more support
courage and strength to overcome difficulties, peace return.
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