{"product_id":"bone-toki-triple-manaia-with-paua-pendant-earring-set","title":"Bone Toki Triple Manaia with Paua Pendant \u0026 Earring Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone Toki Triple Manaia with Paua Pendant \u0026amp; Earring Set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bone carving set is a beautiful piece of Maori jewellery. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shell inlay is Paua shell and adds another layer of beauty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This Maori necklace comes with a black wax cord. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe height that the pendant hangs at can be adjusted using the sliding knots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adze or Toki symbolizes strength as it represents the traditional Maori tool, whose blade had to be strong so as not to break when used.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Manaia can be seen blended into many Maori designs such as the Matau (Hook) to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Approx 138 H x 35mm W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarrings Size Approx 74 H x 20mm W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DISCOVERIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52529338974340,"sku":"16629","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1271\/4116\/files\/93-BT007-BE040-C-1.jpg?v=1784187397","url":"https:\/\/creativetreasures.co.nz\/products\/bone-toki-triple-manaia-with-paua-pendant-earring-set","provider":"Creative Treasures NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}