Giant replica of Maui’s fishhook

The project

Maui’s fishhook from the film Moana was the reference for this large-scale replica. Archicercle worked alongside Adam Mata on its fabrication, shaping the wood and preparing the surface of the piece.

The routing work took place over several days. Using a router, the wood was shaped and the curves and details that define the fishhook’s silhouette were refined.

Once the shape was established, filler was applied across the entire piece to create a uniform surface. This stage completed the refinement of the form, addressing both its overall geometry and the consistency of its texture.

The result is a large fishhook with a white appearance, a pronounced curve and a rope-wrapped handle. Archicercle’s documented contribution centres on fabricating the replica: routing the wood, refining the shape and applying filler.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.