Graeme Wylie
Manaia
NZ Greenstone/pounamu, waxed cord.
80mm long
NZD $460
AK – 13/06
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.
Hei – to suspend or hang ie from a cord to wear.