Manaia Engraved Bone Heru - 210mm

Manaia Engraved Bone Heru.

The Manaia.

The Manaia is an ancient mythical being with a birds head and a human form.

It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits.

The Manaia is a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.  Also in this gallery are other similar guardians such as Taniwha (guardians of t rivers and lakes), and Marakihau (guardians of the ocean).

Many of these bone carvings also incorporate an inlay of beautiful rainbow coloured Paua shell. 

Paua used in Jewellery.

New Zealand Paua (Abalone) when used in jewellery is said to bring prosperity, good luck and peace to the wearer.

This unique Heru (ornamental comb) is handmade from bone.

It has four teeth.

Topknot tradition.

Māori men traditionally kept long hair that was oiled and sometimes braided and dressed upon their heads in elaborate topknots.

Size Approx 210 H x 45mm W.

Prong 125mm.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.