Framed 3D Wooden Manaia Jade A carved traditional wooden Wahaika

A carved traditional wooden Wahaika war club with detailed surface engravings

A large wooden traditional Maori style Matau and Manaia sculpture created in Rotorua

Includes an adjustable waxed braid cord

A hand carved bone Koru necklace

Photos do not do these pieces justice

Framed 3D Wooden Manaia Jade A carved traditional wooden WahaikaA framed ornate layered 3D wooden Manaia with Paua shell inlays and simply extraordinary detail. Photos do not do these pieces justice. Frame Size: 220mm Long (8. 7 Inches) The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate