This 120mm hand-carved Māori necklace features an aggressive Manaia pendant with dual paua shell inlays and intricate Takarangi spirals. Crafted from ethically sourced bovine bone, this spiritual guardian necklace is designed to absorb the wearer's mauri and transition to a honey-gold patina over time.
This formidable Māori necklace is defined by its aggressive profile and deep-relief Takarangi spirals, a motif representing the celestial path and the origin of light. The carving includes a traditional three-fingered hand symbolizing the cycle of birth, life, and death. As a "living taonga" the bone material is porous, allowing it to become a personal record of the wearer's journey as it changes color through daily contact with the skin. The Paua shell inlays act as the "Eyes of the Ancestors," offering protection and insight.
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