Tribal Fishhook Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver, 15g
SKU: 3142
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The hook curves and tapers to a point — not a fishing lure, but a tribal fishhook carved from solid silver. In Māori culture, the fishhook (Hei Matau) represents strength, prosperity, and safe passage over water. This Tribal Fishhook Pendant is cast in .925 sterling silver at 15 grams, measures 18×50mm, and hangs vertically on a chain like a curved blade. Clean lines, no extra ornamentation, just the hook.
Wear This If
If you connect with ocean or Māori culture — The fishhook is a well-known Pacific design. In Māori culture, hei matau connects with Māui, fishing, the sea and Tangaroa, god of the sea. If you surf, fish, sail, or just feel pulled toward the water, this pendant carries that identity.
If you want minimalist silver that still has meaning — No stones, no skull, no gothic detail. Just a curved silver hook with tribal carving along the spine. At 18mm wide, it reads as a clean silhouette on the chest — the kind of pendant that works with a suit or a wetsuit.
If you travel or spend time near the water — Māori fishhook pendants draw on a long relationship with fishing and the sea. Whether you believe the symbolism or just like the idea, wearing a hook around your neck on a boat or beach trip ties you to that heritage.
Living With This Pendant
The hook has tribal carving along its spine — raised ridges that follow the curve from the bail to the point. The carving isn't deep, but it's enough to feel under a thumb. The rest of the surface is polished smooth, creating a contrast between the textured back and the clean front face.
At 50mm tall, it measures about 2 inches from bail to tip. The curve of the hook gives it a dynamic profile. It doesn't hang straight down like a flat pendant — it arcs, which catches light differently as you move.
Fifteen grams of silver in a narrow form factor means this pendant is dense for its size. It has a real heft in the palm. On a chain, it pulls the neckline into a clean V-shape and stays centered without drifting to one side.
What's Inside
Good Questions
Q: What does the fishhook symbolize in Māori culture?
The Hei Matau (fishhook) represents strength, prosperity, and safe travel over water. In Māori tradition, Māui fished up the North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, using a hook fashioned from his grandmother's jawbone. The hook also connects with fishing, the sea and Tangaroa, god of the sea.
Q: Can I wear this in saltwater?
Better not. We suggest taking it off before the sea, the pool or a shower — salt and chlorine darken sterling faster. If it does get splashed, dry it straight away with a soft cloth, and a silver polishing cloth brings back the shine when it dulls. The hook's meaning travels with you either way.
Q: Does this pendant come with a chain?
No — pendant only. A sterling silver curb or box chain suits the 15-gram weight and narrow profile. 20-24" is a common length. We don't list a bail size, so send us your chain's width and we'll check it against the bail before you order.
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