Kokopu Manaia Matau - Marsden Jade Guardian Hook Sculpture

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Matau Manaia are contemporary forms that personifyTangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources).

This piece was carved and polished with a satin finish by Yuki Tanaka and measures 20.5 x 11 cm. It sits on a native timber and brass base and features large, beautiful pāua shell inlaid eyes.