Hei Matau or fish hooks are an exceptionally important tool that have been used for 10s of thousands of years by cultures all over the world. There are many universal designs and specie specific matau strewn throughout history and a huge range of materials have been used to produce these seeming simple tools. This piece is constructed with whale bone, cow bone and epoxy, it should be taken off when entering hot water to preserve the integrity of the epoxy.

NOTE: This piece can only be shipped within Aotearoa New Zealand. Also due to the nature of bone this piece should be kept out of water.

• Made from Whale bone with a Cow bone insert

• Dimensions- 8.4cm long by 3.8cm at the widest point

• Suspended on a adjustable 3 plait cord

• Unisex