{"product_id":"bound-hammerhead-shark-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","title":"Bound Hammerhead Shark Matau, handcrafted bone pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved hammerhead shark bone carving Matau pendant with traditional bindings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original and exclusive design by Don Campbell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional-style woven presentation pouch and a description of the meaning of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e55mm Long (2.3 Inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdjustable Cord Length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)\u003cbr\u003eCords can be custom made to longer lengths on request at no additional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes free shipping worldwide.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so the Matau is therefore one of the most powerful symbols used in Maori culture as it represents prosperity, abundance and fertility. \u003cbr\u003eThe Hammerhead shark with its strange shape and ability to disappear into the depths was seen as a protector and messenger for the ocean.\u003cbr\u003eIt also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water. The 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\u003eNote:\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original design created by The Bone Art Place founding artist Don Campbell.\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":43664893444184,"sku":"Bontnz_1.81b","price":162.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9388\/1176\/files\/181x.jpg?v=1768507818","url":"https:\/\/buykiwi.co.nz\/products\/bound-hammerhead-shark-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}