Small Stained Manaia Koru

A small hand crafted and stained Manaia with Koru bone carving necklace with Paua shell inlays.

Complete with a waxed braid cord and carved bone toggle, it also includes a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
25mm Long (1.0 Inches)

Once sold out this design will be removed from our gallery permanently.

Note: Stained carvings should not be worn while swimming or in the shower as the stain may fade.

The Manaia is an ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form which is believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. It is regarded as a very kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side.
It is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.
The Koru carvings represent family, love new life and new beginnings