Large engraved, Koru-Manaia, hand-crafted bone pendant

A large hand crafted Manaia with Koru bone carving necklace.

Featuring detailed engravings and Paua shell inlays and fine flowing forms.
Complete with an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
70mm Long (2.75 Inches)
Adjustable cord length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)
Cords can be made longer - no additional cost - make request in comments at checkout
Includes free shipping worldwide. 

The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings featuring a bird's head. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side. 
It is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.
The Manaia can be seen blended into many Maori designs such as the whale to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds.
The Koru carvings represent family, love new life and new beginnings

Carved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.
Species = Bovine