This stunning Greenstone/Pounamu Manaia would make a lovely Gift or Souvenir of New Zealand.
It measures approx 10cm Long by 2.8cm Wide, it has inlaid Paua Shell Eyes on the Front with Carved Detailing on the Front and Plain/Smooth on the Back.
Had an adjustable Black Cord.
Comes in a Kete Bag.
The Toki (Adze) is a symbol of strength, determination, and courage in times of adversity. The shape represents a
tool often used by Maori for carving, shaping, and weaponry and was originally used for practical purposes.
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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