Tribal design pendant ("Matau - hook") charm, Maori symbol for prosperity

Description

Tribal “double-pronged hook” design pendant. The Maori fishhook design is a symbol for prosperity and abundance. Matau - hook, symbol of prosperity. Claiming your Tribe: Throughout time, people from different cultures have decorated their bodies with symbols that represented a shared belonging, and which set them apart from all others. Tattoos, body piercing, face painting and unique clothes have all been used to set the individual apart. One of the boldest statements is the Maori tribal tattoo. The Maori people are best known for their bold black tribal tattoos. These traditional interlaced designs have recently been rediscovered by people today. Your Maori tribal design was carved to echo the sensuous curves of these traditional tribal tattoos. Start your own tribe! This pendant measures .75” wide and 1.5” high. It is strung on a cord and mounted on a card.