This wonderful Pekapeka Manaia (Guardian) is handcrafted from Kawakawa Pounamu - with gorgeously hued Greenstone which shows lighter streaks within the stone, the carver has finished the pendant with a beautiful polish - a marvelous taonga.
Peka Peka
is a very old Māori Design representing a Native NZ bat, it is often classed as a Manaia, which are 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.
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.
Carved by Dean Hetherington
Size 72mm long 49mm wide x 8mm thick
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.
