This is a Kakau/tatoo pendant to worn as a charm for luck and protection. These symbols for protection are more appropriately representing symbols of the Niho mano/shark tooth. This bone carved aumakua has a series of Niho mano symbols, the triangle shapes, to represent the strength of the Kanaka Koa/Hawaiian warrior. The chevron pattern represents the Ihe/spear tip, for protection. the lines represent one's journey in life.