Alex Sands

Manaia with paua eyes
*Whale Bone, paua (inlay), waxed cord
102 x 45 x 8mm
Ag #42-3
NZD $1755

The manaia is a mythological creature and is usually depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish (representing sky, earth and sea). A manaia is a spiritual guardian/guardian angel and protects the wearer from danger or evil.

*due to CITES, whalebone cannot be sent internationally from New Zealand.