Manaia on Pounamu
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Manaia on Pounamu -- One left in stock
Media: Pounamu - NZ jade 2 in x 1 1/2 in. Pewter manaia 1 1/2 in x 1 in width
The Manaia is said to be a messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and it's symbol is used as a guardian against evil The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the body of a man. However, a manaia is sometimes depicted as a bird, serpent, lizard, seahorse or a human figure in profile which represent and underscore the complexities of a human being's existence or experience.
It is believed that a carving -- taonga -- which is worn with respect or given and received with love, takes on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. In this way it becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a great and powerful treasure.
Pounamu – New Zealand’s highly prized stone – has been used by Māori to denote status and authority, for adornment, and for making peace. Treasured by all New Zealanders for it's value and spiritual significance. Pounamu refers to several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite stone found in southern New Zealand. Pounamu is the Māori name. These rocks are also generically known as "greenstone" in New Zealand.
Pewter is the fourth most popular metal used in jewelry, behind gold, silver, and platinum. Pewter is primarily tin, with a small amount of copper.
Media: Pounamu - NZ jade 2 in x 1 1/2 in. Pewter manaia 1 1/2 in x 1 in width
The Manaia is said to be a messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and it's symbol is used as a guardian against evil The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the body of a man. However, a manaia is sometimes depicted as a bird, serpent, lizard, seahorse or a human figure in profile which represent and underscore the complexities of a human being's existence or experience.
It is believed that a carving -- taonga -- which is worn with respect or given and received with love, takes on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. In this way it becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a great and powerful treasure.
Pounamu – New Zealand’s highly prized stone – has been used by Māori to denote status and authority, for adornment, and for making peace. Treasured by all New Zealanders for it's value and spiritual significance. Pounamu refers to several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite stone found in southern New Zealand. Pounamu is the Māori name. These rocks are also generically known as "greenstone" in New Zealand.
Pewter is the fourth most popular metal used in jewelry, behind gold, silver, and platinum. Pewter is primarily tin, with a small amount of copper.
