Bone Manaia Hook Heru - 150mm

Bone Manaia Hook Heru - Large.

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.

Fish Hook - Hei Matau.

Signifies abundance and plenty, strength and determination.

Brings peace, prosperity and good health.

A device for good luck and positive energy.

Safe journey over water.

Heru, used by Maori to fasten long hair into a top knot.

These also identified the rank of the wearer and were usually carved from a single piece of whale bone or wood and on occasion decorated with paua shell.

These days many bone carvings are made from cattle bone as it is an ethically abundant source.

Size Approx 150 x 35mm.

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