New Zealand Jade Pendant, Maori Necklace Koru, New Zealand Craft, Natural Jade

New Zealand Jade Pendant, Maori Necklace Koru, New Zealand Craft, Natural Jade. Beautiful Traditional translucent New Zealand Koru Manaia pendant, carved in Natural Translucent Jade and with a high polish finish by Maori artisan in the way of a millenary tradition.

It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving. 35mm Long (1.3 Inches). The spiral form is a Koru, which is the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world.

It also represents peace, tranquility, spirituality, family as well as regrowth or new beginnings/journeys. The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form. 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.

This series comes in a range of highly polished greenstone - each piece unique due to variation in the stone. Check out for other works from New Zealand craftsmen in our catalog.

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This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Australian". The seller is "thecollectionexperts" and is located in this country: NZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Provenance: Carved by Maori artisan
Size: 35mm Long (1.4 Inches)
Material: Translucent New Zealand Jade
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No