This fantastic Mako Mau (Shark Tooth) is hand carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, showing rich green tones and notched detailing running across the top of the carving to mimic shark skin. A wonderful and detailed taonga.
Mako Mau
Shark tooth is a symbol of male strength, proud masculinity and potency. It offers strength, guile, protection and guidance to the wearer. As a talisman it brings affluence and good fortune to the wearers life and it is believed to protect the individual from evil spirits, shark attacks and water accidents., they have also been worn by Polynesians and Māori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia. They connect to the spirit of the shark, its ferocity and as an abundant food source.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. It comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used for jewellery purposes.
Carved by Dave Curtis
Size 65mm long x 38mm wide x 11mm thick
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