Hand-Carved Sea Hibiscus Wood Makau – Tribal Dolphin Fish Hook Decor

Hafa Adai, Talofa and Alohaaaa! Thank you for shopping with my Micronesian/Polynesian Gift Shop. This listing is for a 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 beautiful dolphin. It makes a beautiful shelf style decor or focal point 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. Mahimahi, another name for dolphin in the Hawaiian language, means very strong. Dolphins in the wild are strong and fearless. When sharks or orcas threaten them, they don’t hesitate to fight instead of trying to flee. They represent strong moral convictions and self-confidence, reminding us to speak our minds and stand our ground rather than hide our true selves. Dolphins also are believed to be the sacred resting place for the souls of the deceased.