Manaia Matau, handcrafted bone pendant Maori A hand carved bone Koru

A hand carved bone Koru pendant

attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses

This series comes in a range of highly polished greenstone - each piece is unique due to variation in the stone

The Matau or fishhook represents strength and leadership while also providing protection when traveling on water

Manaia Matau, handcrafted bone pendant Maori A hand carved bone KoruA large hand crafted Manaia Matau bone carving necklace, with koru design elements and koru carved surface detail. Featuring detailed engravings and Pua shell inlays. Complete with an adjustable braid cord and includes a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving. Size: 60mm Long (2. 3 Inches) Includes Free Shipping Worldwide. The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a