14mm Sterling Silver Hawaiian Makau Fish Hook Pendant

NOTES: The Fish Hook's Tip Point is Sharp. The Necklace Chain in the Item's Picture is Used for Display Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Silver Hawaiian Fish Hook Pendant. 100% .925 Solid Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled). Symbolism The Hook: It Symbolizes Prosperity. Much of Hawaiian Traditional Food is Fish. The Fish Were so Plentiful to the Hawaiians that the Simple Ownership of a Fish Hook Meant Prosperity. Today, it also Represents Strength, Abundance, Fertility, Determination and Good Health, and a Great Respect for the Sea. It Also is Said to Provide Good Luck and a Safe Journey Over Water, so it is Often Worn by Travelers. Ka Makau are Also Symbols of Power and Authority, Which are Held in Great Reverence by the Hawaiian People. The Whale Tail: A Guardian Protector. The Ocean has Always Been the Dominant Force for the Hawaiian People Who Traveled Huge Distances in Their Long Canoes and Lived on the Bounty of the Tropical Waters. They Had a Great Respect for the Creatures in the Sea and in Particular Dolphins and Whales. The Whale With its Great Size and Obvious Intelligence Played an Important Part in the Culture of the Hawaiians. They Were Often Represented as an Example of Family Love With Mother and Calf Always Side by Side and Touching at Every Opportunity. Many Whales in an Area Often Meant an Absence of Sharks. The Whale Also Symbolizes Empathy for Conservational Issues, and Strength with Sensitivity. Today, the Whale Represents Protection on all Forms of Transport. Design: Traditional `Auku`u (Heron's Neck) Polynesian Fish Hook with Whale Tail Flukes; Cutout, Replicated Textured Detailing, Smooth High Polish Finish; Measures: 14mm Widest (Just Under 9/16" Widest) X 1 1/8" Long incl. Bail, 3.5mm Wide X 6mm Long Bail Opening; Weight: Approx. 2.0 grams, Solid Core. Features: This Beautiful Hand-Made Silver Replica Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth High Polish Finish Background and Created in a Traditional Polynesian Shaped Design. The Design Features a Single, Cutout of the Ku`una Makau Hi no Kohola kuapi`o Hi`u Ko`elau (Traditional Hawaiian Trolling Fish Hook with Humpback Whale Tail Flukes) Pattern. The Design is Shaped in the "No Ulna `o Huikala" Style (Ulna Fish Hook With Inside and Outside Barbs). The Fish Hook's Upper Shank and Bottom Curve Portions Are Angle Cut Off Both Sides of the Centerline All the Way Up to the Hook's Point. The Hook is Created With an Inner Barb at the Tip Point and an Outer Barb at the Hook's Bottom Curve to Enhance the Detailing. The Upper Portion of the Shank is Created With Textured Detailing to Replicate a Traditional Kaula Lashing Station (rope, cordage) to Further Beautify the Details. The Upper Top Portion of the Shank's End is Shaped Into a Kohola's (Hawaiian Humpback Whale) Tail Flukes to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Item's Picture is Enlarged to Display the Detailing. This Design is Dual-Sided Reversible (Front Appearance is the Same as Reverse Side) and Can Be Worn With the Hook Point Facing to the Left or to the Right as Desired. Jewelry Care: It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Saltwater, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Any Sterling Silver Jewelry. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Pendant's Are Hand-Made, Each One is Slightly Unique to the Next For You to Enjoy. The Item's Picture/s Display All the Main Appearance Characteristics Provided With Each Pendant Purchased. Stamped .925 For the Assurance Mark of Solid .925 Sterling Silver Purity. Made with "aloha". Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!

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