As a traditional representation, this manaia fits that description for sure. Adorned with a paua Inlay eye and flow in which exudes mana. This is another beautiful example of Māori artistry.
 
Dimensions: 80mm x 40mm
 
The Manaia holds deep meaning in Māori culture, often depicted with a bird’s head, a human body, and a fish’s tail, embodying the harmony of sky, land, and ocean. As a protective figure, it provides strength, guidance, and a spiritual bridge, connecting people to ancestral knowledge and the invisible realms of the spirit.
 
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.