This 120mm x 35mm hand-carved bovine bone pendant features two interlocking Manaia figures, symbolizing amplified spiritual protection and dual guardianship. It represents the "Invisible Companion" in Maori culture, serving as a powerful Kaitiaki (guardian) to ward off malevolence and guide the wearer’s spirit.
In Maori material culture, the Manaia is a composite being—possessing the head of a bird (Sky), the body of a man (Earth), and the tail of a fish (Sea). This "Double Manaia" configuration signifies a reinforced connection to the ancestral realm, providing a balanced spiritual sentinel on both shoulders of the wearer. Each figure acts as a messenger between the physical world and the gods, carrying prayers and providing intuitive guidance. Crafted from ethically sourced bone, this taonga is a "living object" designed to absorb the wearer's Mauri (life force), eventually maturing into a deep honey-gold patina that signifies its accumulation of Mana and individual Whakapapa (lineage).
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