Manaia Wood Carving 6 The Tiki represents a half

The Tiki represents a half man

7mm Cuban with an extra long 26"+5cm extension Chain Necklace

These Beef Bone Earrings are 55mm with 20mm hypo-allergenic

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world

broad-bladed hand weapon shaped like an enlarged teardrop

Manaia Wood Carving 6 The Tiki represents a halfThis freestanding Manaia wood carving is 460mm x 170mm. Featuring paua shells for each eye. Meaning: Manaia represents a supernatural figure with a birds head, human body, and fish tail, symbolizing the sky, earth, and sea. It is a guardian or messenger, the Manaias presence enhances the tapu (sacredness) of the carving, with greater numbers increasing its spiritual significance. Manaia motifs traditionally appear on vessels, weapons, and decorative