Matau-Manaia Raukaraka- Pounamu Hook Guardian Pendant

Thoughtful delivery service

Easy 30 day returns

Certified Reviews

Description

Matau-Manaia Raukaraka- Pounamu Hook Guardian PendantMatau manaia are contemporary forms of wearable taonga, that provide protection to their wearer. The matau manaia personifies Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ng puna wai (water sources) This taonga was hand carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu, sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 92mm by 36mm and is bound with an adjustable hand braided cord.

has a semi- gloss finish

It has been considered as the seat of the soul

from humpback whale rib bone sourced from Aotearoa

Natural-coloured or black waxed cord with a fixed-length pounamu toggle

is probably taken from its shape

This side-hung hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tūpuna (ancestors)

It measures approximately 72 x 36 mm

in welcoming new life

Top Stone - 16 x 11 x 3mm

The process of creating this unique taonga involved hōanga (sandstone)

Hei tiki represent the form of the first human