DIMENSIONS -25.5cmx7.5cmx2cm at the thickest point.
WEIGHT - 500grams
Finish - polished
 
We have just made this beautiful Taonga and it is ready for its new Kainga, it has a double Manaia beef bone carving attached at the base (these are non removable), beautifully  presented on a solid mahogany wood stand, this would be a beautiful gift for a special occasion, Pounamu has been sourced from the Taramakau River. This is a one off piece.
 
Pounamu has been blessed.
Comes with a mini Korowai in a customised hamper box with your choice of wording or design.
 
Meanings-
Similar in aesthetic and use to the patu, the mere pounamu is a one-handed weapon featuring a flat elongated blade with a sharp striking edge. A warrior would use it to strike the head, jaw, and ribs of their enemy. It was one of the most valued weapons to Māori, with the stone’s strength making it treasured even more so than gold.
The manaia is a guardian representing balance and protection. Sky, earth and sea. The Manaia is a spiritual guardian, a guardian angel, to ward off danger and protect against intruders. It acts as a provider and protector over the sky, earth and sea, it has a bird-like head, symbolising flight of the spirit. Its three fingers are believed to represent birth, life and death, symbolising the life cycle of man.