Handcrafted Jade Manaia

A Manaia Matau pendant carved in New Zealand jade/Pounamu with a traditional satin finish by Graeme Wylie. It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional woven presentation pouch and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving. Size: 56mm Long (2.20 Inches) Includes Free Shipping Worldwide. This is a one-of-a-kind piece so will be removed from our gallery permanently when sold. The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side.