Hawaiian Palaoa Fish Hook Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

This modern take on the palaoa is crafted of solid sterling silver in contrasting textures. Available with or without a 20-inch, 3.6mm sterling silver box chain.

CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY. Pendant measures approximately 1 1/4″ L x 1/2″W x 7/8″D. NOTE: Can be recreated in 18K yellow gold. Please email [email protected] to request a price quote for 18K gold.

DID YOU KNOW? Originally made from the tooth of a whale, Hawaiian palaoa are fishhook-shaped carvings previously worn by both sexes of the chiefly, or aristocratic class. The curved, paddle-like shape is reminiscent of a tongue so some believe it showed the importance of speech in cultural duties. Others say the cupped shape is a vessel that holds mana, or one’s spiritual power.