PBO1874S
$117.00
A personal shield of great power, manaia is the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Maori measurement of worth, respect, and prestige. With ethereal presence and energy, manaia protects the wearer. Manaia: the elemental guardian of earth, sea, and sky.
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the potential and peace found in the whenua (land). They are gifts of love and friendship.
This piece is carved from beef bone and measures approximately 46 x 39mm.
This piece was hand carved by Naki Fehoko
Collections: Alex Sands, Hooks and Manaia, Koru - Spiral, Naki Fehoko, Traditional Carving
Category: Adornments All, Adornments Other, koru, Manaia, Maori, naki fehoko, Taonga, Wood
Type: Koru
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