Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 This Pounamu Manaia is carved

This Pounamu Manaia is carved from Raukaraka

SpecificationsDimensions Large:    77cm x 22cm x 14cm (HxLxW)

Breastplates are typically forms of armour to protect the body and signify status and mana

it refers to the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world

Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 This Pounamu Manaia is carvedThis Triple Manaia is a beautiful piece of bone carving. The three Manaia are evident by the three paua inlays that represent their eyes and their beak like mouths. 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