Traditional Style Bone Carving Maori Manaia Necklace

Manaia Traditionally depicted with a head of a bird, the body of a man, and the tail of a fish, the manaia represents the balance between the sky, the earth and the sea. Credited with supernatural powers, this enduring Maori design is said to have the ability to protect the wearer from evil.

Bone is a traditional material used by the ancient cultures including the Maori who used is often worn before it is passed on as a gift. It can be worn for a life time before giving.