This beautifully carved Double Manaia pendant in luminous Kahurangi pounamu showcases symmetry, balance, and intricate traditional detailing. The twin Manaia figures face one another in harmony, forming a powerful symbol of guardianship and protection.
The soft, translucent green tones of the Kahurangi stone highlight the fine carving work, with natural inclusions adding character and depth to the piece. The mirrored Manaia forms create a strong visual balance, representing unity, strength, and the protective bond between people and their spiritual guardians.
Carved from genuine Kahurangi pounamu, valued for its clarity and light-catching translucency, this piece carries both visual elegance and deep cultural symbolism.
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.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.
Hand Carved by Moko Workshops
Size 66mm long x 32mm wide x 8mm thick
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