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Protector Of Resources - Whakaruruhau O Puna Taonga
The manaia is carved from New Zealand pounamu with a paua shell eye and mounted on a textured pounamu base. The manaia is shown with the mouth open and a raised hand to symbolise speaking to the people about the necessity to value and protect our scarce resources.
Manaia – Carrier of supernatural power traditionally depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish, representing sky, earth and sea and the balance between them. The manaia protects from evil.
Size
Weight: 134gm
Height: 120mm, 4 ¾”
Width: 60mm, 2 3/8”
Price
NZ $500
