Manaia - Pounamu #3 tooth with an adjustable drawstring that

with an adjustable drawstring that ensures it will fit most sizes

The two manaia meet in the middle of the breastplate to form the face of a wheku or carved face

This beautifully engraved 21st Key has a disc with paua and resin inlayed into the centre of the disc

similar to Waharua Kōpito

that can appear a greyish green colour

Manaia - Pounamu #3 tooth with an adjustable drawstring thatThis Pounamu Manaia is carved from Kawakawa, lashed with black waxed cord. The Manaia represents a guardian that protects and balances. It is seen as a messenger between the physical and spiritual world, which is why only one side of its face is seen. It is also depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man, and the tail of a fish (sometimes looks like a serpent). These represent the areas to which the manaia protects, over land, over the sea or