In the spirit of surfing, and of my interest in all things Polynesian, I recently bought a Maori (New Zealand Polynesian) fish hook necklace. It is made of bone ("Human?" someone asked in horror, which made me laugh, and also made me realize that, vegetarian though I am, I didn't actually give a shit if it were human). According to the seller, the carving
signifies abundance and plenty, strength and determination. A good luck charm for catching good luck and positive energy, and safe journey over water.
It just seemed like a really nice necklace for a chick who digs water, and surfing, and Polynesia. I might even have to come up with a haiku...
where did you get it? I wish I could send one to my brother who is about to embark on an ocean adventure!
ReplyDeletei got it on amazon, actually:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/ZEALAND-MAORI-STYLE-CARVED-PENDANT/dp/B001PCXXWO/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1288679330&sr=1-1
i have been wearing this necklace for a couple weeks, and it is fantastic. if you can get one, i think your brother would really appreciate it.