Manaia - Pounamu #1 freestanding Purple and White feather Baby

Purple and White feather Baby Kakahu

these represent the stages of life

It is etched with beautiful designs and finished off with the upper lip framed in paua or abalone

whether it is in reference to Tangaroa the God of the Sea

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Manaia - Pounamu #1 freestanding Purple and White feather BabyThis Pounamu Manaia is carved from Inanga, a rare type of pounamu, that can appear a greyish green colour. It is a very opaque and highly translucent stone that is preferred for carving mere and patu. 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