Gracefully carved with flowing detail, this Raukaraka pounamu Manaia pendant symbolises guardianship, protection, and spiritual guidance. Handcrafted from genuine Raukaraka stone, this pendant displays warm golden green tones with natural variations and fine inclusions that make each piece uniquely individual. The elegant carving highlights the natural beauty of the stone, while the adjustable cord allows for comfortable everyday wear. Whether worn as a personal guardian or gifted to someone special, this Raukaraka manaia pendant represents protection, strength, and connection.
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.
Raukaraka- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Taramakau River Area. This is the term used by the Māori of the Cook Strait region of the Kawakawa variety that is streaked with a shade of olive green and has yellow and orange hues that blend into the greens. This stone shares its name with the New Zealand native Karaka tree.
Hand Carved by Ross Crump
Size 70mm long x 60mm wide x 10mm thick
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