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Matau
(Fish hook)
Matau
or fish hook featuring a kingfish. Also available with a variety
of other fish such as a trout, shark, snapper, etc.
Carved from a deer
button (pendant shown at right presented in the natural deer button from
which it was cut and carved).
MAT101
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MAT102
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Manaia
Matau
Matau
or fish hook featuring a Manaia head.
Manaia
are the guardians or keepers of spiritual energy. "Good
fishing!"
Carved from and
presented in a leather backed deer button.
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MAT103
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MAT104
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Matau
Matau or fish
hook.
Represents bounty and
plenty ~ the symbol of prosperity.
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MAT105
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MAT105 Double
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Double
Matau
Available with paua
or pounamou accents (see left).
Occasionally the deer
buttons are large enough to accommodate two carvings - usually a large
and a small. Ideal gifts for couples, weddings, twins or siblings. |

MAT104 Double
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MAT106 |
Matau
Various Shapes
Available with paua
or pounamou accents (see MAT105 double above).
View framed replica
Maori fish lures |

MAT107 |
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MAT108
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Manaia
Matau with Barbed Hook
Basically, nearly any
fish hook or matau shape such as MAT106 above can be produced with a
Manaia head. Ask for MAT109 for the Manaia head and rounded hook
combination of MAT106. |
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