Warm golden green tones define this beautiful Raukaraka Moko Pounamu Manaia, showcasing earthy hues layered with subtle variations and natural inclusions. The stone carries a distinctive warmth, with soft olive and honeyed undertones that glow under light, highlighting the depth and individuality of the pounamu. Smoothly polished and full of character, this piece reflects the organic beauty and strength of Raukaraka stone.
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 105mm long x 43mm wide x 6m thick
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