{"product_id":"bound-engraved-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","title":"Bound Engraved Matau, handcrafted bone pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand carved bone fishhook necklace or \"Hei-Matau\" in Māori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing complex traditional bindings with a hand plaited waxed braid adjustable cord. \u003cbr\u003eIt also includes a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e50mm Long (2 Inches)    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdjustable Cord Length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCords can be custom made to longer lengths on request at no additional cost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes free shipping worldwide.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Māori people were great mariners and fishermen, so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Māori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility. \u003cbr\u003eIt also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water.\u003cbr\u003eThe wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecies = Bovine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brands HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51711007359295,"sku":"Bontnz_1.18b","price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1442\/2847\/files\/118b_6c0d7843-d414-4731-ae73-89bf426ac37c.jpg?v=1768273328","url":"https:\/\/buykiwidirect.co.nz\/products\/bound-engraved-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}