Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 ensuring that they do not

ensuring that they do not tarnish easily and last a very long time

it is a treasured piece of art that reflects the culture and values of Aotearoa

Large Standing Wheku artwork (245mm high) crafted from plantation-grown gaboon using laser technology and hand-assembled

The Maori single twist symbol consists of a closed loop with three knots

Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 ensuring that they do notThis Triple Manaia is a beautiful piece of bone carving. The three Manaia are evident by the three paua inlays that represent their eyes and their beak like mouths. 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 of a fish (sometimes looks like a