Carved from authentic New Zealand pounamu greenstone, this striking 8cm manaia necklace embodies the spiritual guardian figure revered in Māori culture.
The manaia traditionally represents protection, balance, and connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
Hand-crafted from genuine greenstone, each piece showcases the stone's natural variations and luminous qualities.
The substantial size makes a bold statement while the beautiful demonstrates skilled craftsmanship.
Wear this meaningful taonga as a personal talisman or cherished gift that honours New Zealand's cultural heritage.
The Maori Manaia is a spiritual guardian over land, sea and air, warding off danger and protecting from intruders.
The 8cm (3 1/4") pounamu manaia hangs from a sturdy plaited cord.
The necklace comes to you on a free descriptive card, or you can choose from 2 gifting options (see photos):
Flax Gift Box - comes in a natural flax gift box, perfect for gifting.
Premium Rimu Box - your necklace will nestle inside a NZ made luxury Rimu jewellery box.
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I bought it for my grandson who absolutely loves it and wears it every day. It was well worth the money I paid . Its a beautiful strong piece of Greenstone, beautifully carved. Thankyou.
