This 93mm x 40mm hand-carved Cattle bone Manaia serves as a spiritual protector, traditionally utilized to ward off malevolence and guide the soul. It features the iconic three-fingered hand, representing the sacred cycle of Birth, Life, and Death within Maori cosmology.
The Manaia is recognized as the "Invisible Companion," a mythical creature that balances the realms of Sky, Earth, and Sea. This carving acts as a sentinel sitting upon the wearer's shoulder, filtering energy and providing spiritual vigilance. Meticulously hand-carved from ethically sourced bone, the piece honors the ancient artisan traditions of Aotearoa. As a "living object," the porous bone is designed to interact with the wearer’s skin, gradually absorbing their Mauri (life force) and maturing from a bright white to a deep, honey-gold patina. This physical evolution marks the carving’s transition into a high-mana heirloom with its own unique Whakapapa.
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