A fantastic and unique Manaia handcrafted from a beautiful piece of (Nelson) Te Tau Ihu Kokopu Pounamu. A fantastic carving with awesome grey/blue colour and patterns so unique to Nelson Region Pounamu, with the subtle hidden cord, this will be a treasured gift to last a lifetime, and with incredible attention to detail that makes this carver stand out. A fantastic carving to be worn with honour and pride.
Manaia
is a mythological creature in Māori culture and is a common motif in Māori carving and jewellery. The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and the body of a man, though it is sometimes depicted as a bird, a serpent, or a human figure in profile. 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.
Kokopu- Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Pounamu
can benefit the wearer on many levels. Physically Pounamu is a healing crystal. It differs from Jadeite in that it heals all chakras and brings strength to all areas which are weakened in the body. Pounamu has a protective nature. It offers protection when travelling.
Hand Carved by Tim Steel
Size 76mm long x 41mm wide x 13mm thick
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
