Manaia Wood Carving tusk flowy sophisticated cut

flowy sophisticated cut

Hawaiki is the origin place of the Māori people

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They are also beautiful decorative pieces

Requires an AA battery (not included)

Manaia Wood Carving tusk flowy sophisticated cutThis freestanding Manaia wood carving is 460mm x 170mm. Featuring paua shells for each eye. Meaning: Manaia represents a supernatural figure with a birds head, human body, and fish tail, symbolizing the sky, earth, and sea. It is a guardian or messenger, the Manaias presence enhances the tapu (sacredness) of the carving, with greater numbers increasing its spiritual significance. Manaia motifs traditionally appear on vessels, weapons, and decorative