Description:
Sterling silver manaia pendant with pounamu
The Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture, and is a common motif in Māori carving and jewellery.Description manaia pendant
The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and the body of a man, though it is sometimes depicted as
a bird, a serpent, or a human figure in profile. The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of
mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil.
Beautiful pendant created by "Te Wāhi Pounamu", the Place of Greenstone .
Size sterling silver manaia pendant with pounamu (3 stones)
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28mmx11mm
(1.10"x0.43")
Material
- Sterling silver 925
- Genuine NZ pounamu, greenstone

