{"product_id":"hand-carved-sea-hibiscus-wood-makau-whale-center-traditional-tribal-design","title":"Hand-Carved Sea Hibiscus Wood Makau – Whale Center, Traditional Tribal Design","description":"Beautiful Makau\nMade with Sea Hibiscus Wood\nHei Makaus- Fish Hook \n\nLength Approximately 11-11.5” \nWidth Approximately 8-9”\n\nA true piece of Pasefika- \nThis 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 a beautiful hanging plaque or shelf decor item. \n\nDue 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 \n\nThe 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.\n\nWhales 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.","brand":"Pasefika Tribal Locker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317911093322,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/7028\/9994\/files\/acff69dc-il_fullxfull.5788289804_c9ly.jpg?v=1771253314","url":"https:\/\/pasefikatriballocker.com\/products\/hand-carved-sea-hibiscus-wood-makau-whale-center-traditional-tribal-design","provider":"Pasefika Tribal Locker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}