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Manaia - Pounamu (Greenstone) Necklace
A Manaia for Good Measure!
The Manaia, in Maori culture is the guardian. It is also thought to be a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.
It 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.
This meaningful Maori pendant has been carved in Greenstone. New Zealand Greenstone is known by Maori people as Pounamu. It is considered a Taonga, which means treasure in Maori. Greenstone is also known as Jade.
This Necklace makes a beautiful gift and comes with a draw-string bag. It has a unique and beautiful meaning which makes it a perfect and thoughtful gift to give a loved one.
The carver of this high quality product is certified by Creative New Zealand to display the 'Toi Iho' mark. This authenticates the work as being a genuine New Zealand product carved by a Maori artist.
This New Zealand Greenstone Carvings are individually handcrafted therefore the colour and markings may vary slightly.
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