Manaia Matau - Bone woodcarving This Pounamu Toki Twist is

This Pounamu Toki Twist is carved from Kawakawa and lashed with a black adjustable cord

that have several tapa toru inside each of the larger ones

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Hand-etched with intricate designs and featuring paua shell inlay

Manaia Matau - Bone woodcarving This Pounamu Toki Twist isThis beautiful Manaia has a Hei Matau Hook tail, strengthening its affiliation with the water. Whilst the manaia usually represents a guardian that protects and balances and a messenger between the physical and spiritual realms, this piece doesn't incorporate the traditional body of a man, making it a taonga tied closely to the water. Whilst the Hei Matau is a symbol of strength, good luck, and safe travel, combined with the protection of the manaia,