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New Zealand Pounamu Double Manaia Pendant | Mountain Jade NZ

New Zealand Pounamu Double Manaia Pendant

Name: New Zealand Pounamu Double Manaia Pendant
Brand: Mountain Jade NZ
Price: 1298 NZD
Availability: InStock

Created by

Tamaora Walker

$1,298.00

NZD

Or pay $324.50 per fortnight

SKU: DL-TAMADMA1298P-1

Size: 62mm x 46mm

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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu

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This Manaia is made from New Zealand pounamu and is carved by Tamaora Walker. The piece you see photographed is the piece you will receive. Shop all our Manaia Corded Necklaces.

The Manaia is a guardian and protector.

The Manaia is a messenger and spiritual kaitiaki (guardian) of the sky, earth and sea.A greatly respected mythological creature in Māori culture, it brings balance and protection to those you love most.

Gift, with love

Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.

Maori man with ta moko wears Manaia pendant

Tamaora Walker

The artist behind this creationPerhaps it’s a trick of the light that lends translucence to Tamaora’s work. Or maybe this glow is evidence of an ancient Māori belief that pounamu lives and breathes. Tamaora regards pounamu with reverence and respect born of his Māori heritage, with traditional forms and symbolism deeply influencing his designs. Tamaora is from Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāti Rangitihi. He has also exhibited overseas and studied the work of international carvers.

What Manaia traditionally meant to Māori remains somewhat a mystery, but commonly it is considered that they are magical creatures and spiritual kaitiaki (guardians) of things worth protecting.

Manaia

Believed to be a messenger that moves freely between the spirit realm and the human world, the manaia is a mythological creature, greatly respected in Māori culture and a predominant motif in wood and greenstone carving. Māori culture is rich in pūrākau (legends), and within these legends, mythological, supernatural, and magical creatures are featured prominently, often acting as kaitiaki (guardians) of people or places worth protecting.

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Why Choose Pounamu

If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, here are some reasons to gift pounamu. From supporting local artists to the deep meaning associated with the stone, pounamu is a truly amazing gift to give.

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Hand carved

Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.

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Wherever possible we use sustainable packaging.

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The Manaia is a guardian and protector.

Gift, with love

Tamaora Walker

What Manaia traditionally meant to Māori remains somewhat a mystery, but commonly it is considered that they are magical creatures and spiritual kaitiaki (guardians) of things worth protecting.