Moko Pounamu Manaia NZ Genuine Kawakawa Greenstone - Te Pakira

A stunning Manaia hand carved from a wonderful piece Kawakawa Pounamu set on a beautiful piece water worn piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. This is such an impressive carving that will be appreciated by anyone who cares for it. A taonga to be passed through the generations.

Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture and is a common motif in Māori carving and jewellery. The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and the body of a man, though it is sometimes depicted as a bird, a serpent, or a human figure in profile. The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil.

Sculpture - Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.

Hand Carved by Deane Moreton

Size Sculpture - 146mm tall x 80mm wide

Stone - 54mm high x 92mm deep x 129mm wide

Total height -194mm

This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.