Manaia - Pounamu #1 etched Its composition includes:

Its composition includes:

This Toki design is created with wood framing a blue strip of resin

Extra Small Toki Putangata 28cm x 9cm

This bone Toki has two koru carved into each side

This beautiful Tapa Toru or Triangle is a simple yet significant design

Manaia - Pounamu #1 etched Its composition includes:This Pounamu Manaia is carved from Inanga, a rare type of pounamu, that can appear a greyish green colour. It is a very opaque and highly translucent stone that is preferred for carving mere and patu. The Manaia represents a guardian that protects and balances. It is seen as a messenger between the physical and spiritual world, which is why only one side of its face is seen. It is also depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man, and the tail