Bone Carved Manaia with Tail & Paua Pendant - 156mm

Bone Carved Manaia with Tail & Paua Pendant.

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 the 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.

Size Approx 156 H x 43mm W.

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