Inanga Matau Manaia - Pounamu Hook Guardian Pendant

Sands Carving Studio

10215

Matau manaia are contemporary forms and wearable taonga, that provide protection to their wearer. The matau-manaia personifies Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources)

It is hung by an adjustable muka hand-plaited cord.

This piece was hand carved by Jeremy Walsh and measures 123 x 68 x 7mm.