Maori Carved Wood & Paua Manaia pendant - To Maori the Manaia is the carrier of supernatural powers- it is the guardian which protects the wearer from evil. It is depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish- a balance between sky, earth and the sea.
The pendant is decorated with carving and with paua shell on one side only and is made of Rimu, a New Zealand hard wood.
The cord is adjustable.
Width: 1.4 inches / 4 cm
Height: 2.75 inches / 7 cm
Depth: 0.25 inches / 1 cm |