David Haake

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David Haake is a Hawaiian jewelry designer who has been creating art inspired by Maui since 1981. He is a self-taught artist and an accomplished goldsmith, silversmith, and scrimshander who, in recent years, has decided to focus his talents on the art of carving fishhook pendants. David Haake has developed his natural artistic talents using a variety of mediums and creates all pieces by hand. This impressive Hawaiian jewelry designer has taken the ancient Hawaiian practice of carving fishhooks and developed his personalized and modern version of this timeless art.

Whaler’s Locker is exceptionally fortunate to offer our customers the iconic pieces created by David Haake. This collection features a variety of Maui hooks carved from diamond and koa wood, turquoise, malachite, and more. As they are handcrafted, no two pieces are the same, ensuring you bring home something truly unique and special.

The Maui hook is a traditional Hawaiian symbol with deep cultural and spiritual significance. It represents the hook that the demigod Maui used to pull the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean and symbolizes strength, power, prosperity, abundance, and protection. David Haake’s designs make the perfect gift for anyone who feels connected to the meaning of the Maui hook. With prices starting at $65, David Haake’s pieces are a perfect blend of affordability and uniqueness.

Shop David Haake’s collection today to bring home a beautiful piece of jewelry and support a local Hawaiian jewelry designer.