Manaia Parāoa - Whale Bone Manaia Pendant carol turner and bearers of otherworldly knowledge

and bearers of otherworldly knowledge

manaia protects the wearer and helps maintain spiritual balance

Its intertwined form symbolizes the interconnectedness of opposing forces: light and darkness

then capped and hung by our resident jeweller John Mayo

It measures 45mm by 28mm

Manaia Parāoa - Whale Bone Manaia Pendant carol turner and bearers of otherworldly knowledgeManaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol of status, mana (prestige), and integrity. This manaia was hand carved by Finau Katoa from paroa (whale bone). It measures 83 x 36 x 7mm and has an adjustable hand plaited cord. ***N. B: We are unable to ship Whalebone items outside of NZ***