Kokopu Manaia Matau - New Zealand Jade Guardian Hook Sculpture

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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).

 This piece was carved by Yuki Tanaka

Size: 16 x 12 cm