5 (inches) 9 ½ 8 ½ 43 10 ¾ 10 (inches) 10 9 44 11 10
The process of making a traditional piupiu skirt is long and labor intensive
Since ancient times Tahitians have honed their fishing skills and made an art of not only fishing methods but also making fish hooks and lures
The pieces are dried and painted red
And the vibrant print that lasts a long time won't fade
Maori Bone Hei Matua Hook Hawaiian Christmas 5 (inches) 9 ½ 8Throughout history, Polynesians have been connected to the ocean. The islands are surrounded by lagoons, bays and open ocean as far as the eye can see. The Maori, like other Polynesians, are master fishermen. Today, they have made bone carving hooks and lures an artform. The hooks, or Hei Matau, are today more ornamental than functional. But they are more than ever, a revered and time honored tradition. This typical Maori design is hand carved in