Hand Carved Manaia
Hand Carved Manaia
Hand carved here in New Zealand.
Please note the base is plain, new photo coming shortly.
The Manaia is a supernatural being depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish, representing sky, earth and sea.
It has the role of a guardian or messenger from the heavens. The more Manaia there are on a carving the more tapu (sacred) it becomes.
Manaia can be found on vessels, weapons and ornaments.
Overall size: - 29.5 cm high x 12.5cm wide
ENGRAVING - Base only
See below for engraving information.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - Due to this item's value New Zealand post requires that we courier it. If sending out of New Zealand, please select "Tracked International Shipping" as your shipping option.
Hand carved here in New Zealand.
Please note the base is plain, new photo coming shortly.
The Manaia is a supernatural being depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish, representing sky, earth and sea.
It has the role of a guardian or messenger from the heavens. The more Manaia there are on a carving the more tapu (sacred) it becomes.
Manaia can be found on vessels, weapons and ornaments.
Overall size: - 29.5 cm high x 12.5cm wide
ENGRAVING - Base only
See below for engraving information.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - Due to this item's value New Zealand post requires that we courier it. If sending out of New Zealand, please select "Tracked International Shipping" as your shipping option.
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