Manaia Inanga - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Sculpture disk The decorations on pre-European heru

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

they are a prestigious gift to be handed down as taonga (treasure) through the generations carrying the wisdom and mana of those who wore them previously

Binding services are on a first come

Remaining Balance for wahaika comission and whale tail

Band Width - 3mm

Manaia Inanga - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Sculpture disk The decorations on pre-European heruThe manaia is the embodiment of mana the archetypal Mori measurement of worth, respect, and prestige. Along with its role as a kaitiaki (protector) of earth, sea and sky, manaia are spiritual beings which act as messengers between the earthly world and the spiritual. With ethereal presence and energy, manaia protect the wearer and help maintain spiritual balance. This manaia was carved by Mike Matchitt from inanga pounamu. With a single eye facing