Dropship Nelson Jade Manaia by Nick Balme

Description

A large handcrafted Manaia pendant carved in beautiful New Zealand Rimu pounamu or greenstone, carved by Nick Balme.

Complete with an adjustable plaited waxed braid, it also includes a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
60mm tall (2.36 in)
47mm wide (1.85 in)

Includes Free Delivery Worldwide.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece so it will be permanently removed from our gallery when sold.

The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings, with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side.

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The Bone Art Place gallery is in New Zealand and is dedicated to the art of genuine hand crafted New Zealand and Pacific bone jade and wood carvings, wearable art and sculptures in their many forms, from the very traditional Maori styles to the more contemporary designs for gifts and jewelry.

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