This is a vintage Hei Matau pendant bead. The pendant is made from pewter and is silver tone in colour. It is in a stylised fish hook design drawing from Māori culture. It has the cultural meaning of safe travel, particularly in respect for the ocean.
It is a vintage pendant bead - from the Māori culture from New Zealand.
The pendant is approximately 3.4cm in length and 2.1cm in width.
This is secondhand in good condition with some minor signs of wear/tarnish.
Great for jewellery making and sustainable crafting etc.