Moko Pounamu Manta Ray NZ Genuine Inanga Greenstone - Mokaikai

This is a stunning Manta Ray handcrafted from a gorgeous piece of Inanga Pounamu. A beautiful carving with awesome red wax eyes, Paua and Kowhaiwhai designs. This will be a treasured taonga to last a lifetime and treasured through the generations.

Manta Ray is respected as a powerful protector of the deep. Its unusual shape and the way it seems to glide out of the blackness gives it a very spiritual power, which it is in some areas believed to allow it to move between the mortal and spiritual realms at will. In certain areas of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Whai is believed to be Kaitiaki – Protector. They are often seen gliding effortlessly through the water at the beach, yet when they are startled or threatened their response can be quick, powerful.

Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.

Pounamu can benefit the wearer on many levels. Physically Pounamu is a healing crystal. It differs from Jadeite in that it heals all chakras and brings strength to all areas which are weakened in the body. Pounamu has a protective nature. It offers protection when travelling.

Hand Carved by Katene Campbell

Size 87mm long x 79mm wide 6mm thick

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