Alex Sands

Manaia pendant
NZ Greenstone/ pounamu, waxed cord red wax eyes
92 x 50 x 10mm
Ag  #14-13
NZD $950

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.