Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Twist It measures 60mm by 48mm

It measures 60mm by 48mm

the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources)

They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones

the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance

Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Twist It measures 60mm by 48mmManaia, a powerful personal guardian in Mori tradition, embodies mana the concept of power, authority, and prestige. Believed to possess ethereal presence and energy, the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance. In Mori cosmology, the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds. This manaia was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai