This stunning Greenstone/Pounamu Manaia would make a lovely Gift or Souvenir of New Zealand.
It measures approx 7cm Long by 3.4cm Wide, it has inlaid Paua Shell Eye on both Sides, and has Engraved Detailing on the Front and Plain/Smooth on the Back.
Had an adjustable Black Cord.
Comes Gift Boxed.
The Manaia is a supernatural being depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish,
representing sky, eather and sea. It has the role of a guardian or messenger from the heavens. The more manaia
there are on a carving the more tapu (sacred) it becomes. Manaia can be found on vessels, weapons and
ornaments. These were carved in bone, greenstone and wood.
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