Hand Carved Hibiscus Wood Makau – Tribal Whale Shelf Decor

Hafa Adai, Talofa and Alohaaaaa! Thank you for shopping with my Micronesian/ Polynesian Gift Shop! Beautiful Makau Made with Sea Hibiscus Wood Hei Makaus- Fish Hook Length Approximately 13-13.5” Width Approximately 8-9” A true piece of Pasefika- This is a handsome solid wood Makau completely hand carved with intricate tribal designs. This piece also showcases a detailed whale. (Front and Back) It makes an amazing focal point/ shelf decor piece. 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. Whales are a frequent subject in Polynesian lore too, where they appear as protectors and guides. The two strongest ones swim at the head of the group to protect the others, and the look of the two paired whales is told to have inspired the structure of Polynesian double-hulled seafaring canoes.