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Manaia Hook - Wave Rider

This style of hook can be traced back to the Māori mythological origins of New Zealand where it is described that the demigod Māui 'fished' up the North Island of New Zealand (which is shaped like a stingray) with the jawbone of his grandmother, Murirangawhenua. 

 
 

Manaia Hook - Wave Rider

A Manaia hook is a symbol of good luck and spiritual protection. 

The Manaia (or spiritual guardian) is the profile of a Tiki. This is symbolic of being half in this world and half in the spirit world.

The koru symbol is common in New Zealand and is inspired by the unfurling of the new fern fronds. Meanings associated with this are new growth, new beginnings and awakening. 

This style of hook can be traced back to the Māori mythological origins of New Zealand where it is described that the demigod Māui 'fished' up the North Island of New Zealand (which is shaped like a stingray) with the jawbone of his grandmother, Murirangawhenua. (For additional information see note 1)

The fish hook signifies abundance, nourishment and strength. As such it attracts the energies of peace, prosperity and good health. A fishhook is a symbol that provides safe journey over water. Therefore it is considered a good luck charm by travelers and seafarers.
 

 

 

This carving has inlay eyes of brass that give them a golden look. This is symbolic of attracting wealth and good fortune and having "eyes of wisdom".

There is additional details carved on the front of this carving that depict the waves of the ocean. This is symbolic of the wearer of this carving 'riding the waves' of the turbulence of life and with a steady mind, being triumphant.   

This piece is named ‘Wave rider’, it comes with an official signed certificate of authenticity and has been registered with the Artists database of work.

 

Hei konā rā (goodbye)
Andrew Doughty

Database Reference:  000-22

 

Note 1 - Paul Meredith, 'Te hī ika – Māori fishing - Tangaroa, god of the sea', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/te-hi-ika-maori-fishing/page-1 (accessed 8 September 2016)