Handmade Albesia Wood Fish Hook – Hawaiian Makau Decor (12 inch)

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Beautiful Makau
Made with Albesia Wood
Hei Makaus- Fish Hook

Length Approximately 12”
Width Approximately 5”

Classic, Simplistic and Masculine Design Featuring Dual Stained Woods on a Show Base.

Due to the nature of this being 100% handmade using completely natural materials, every piece will have sight variations. If you would like to see the exact piece you’re ordering, just send me a message and I’ll send you a picture of the exact piece you’re ordering. Mahalo

The makau, or fish hook, is a very popular symbolic icon of the Pasefika Culture.The unpredictable nature of the Pacific Ocean and the fickle nature of fish behavior have led to the development of this special good luck charm. The fish hook symbol came to be known as makau. Hawaiian legend states that the demigod Maui went fishing with his brothers. He caught the bottom of the ocean floor with his magical hook makau. In this way he pulled up and created the Hawiian islands. With a creation story like that, it’s obvious why Hawaiians see the makau symbol as so special. But the fish hook symbol doesn’t only represent Maui’s greatest catch, but it also symbolizes the connection between humans and the ocean. The hook also brings prosperity, good luck, and strength to all who wear the symbol.