| New Zealand Maori Large Manaia Pendant - To Maori a Manaia is the carrier of supernatural powers-the spirit guardian which defends the wearer from harm. It is traditionally depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish- creating a balance between sky, earth and the sea.
The pendant is carved on both sides
Width: 1.2 inches / 3 cm, Height: 2.75 inches / 7 cm , Depth: .25 inches / 1 cm The eyes are made of paua shell.
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