This beautifully hand-carved New Zealand Hapopo Greenstone Manaia would make an impressive Presentation Piece, Corporate Gift, Trophy, Souvenir of New Zealand or as an alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Key.
The Greenstone Manaia has a Matte Finish and measures approx 8.5cm High by 4.2cm Wide (at widest points) by 1.5cm Thick (at thickest points).
The Stand is made from New Zealand Rimu and measures 12.8cm in Diameter at the Base by 16cm High (overall height).
Comes with New Zealand Greenstone Authentication Code.
The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil. In this form, it is usually represented in a figure-of-eight shape, the upper half culminating in a bird-like beak.
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