Manaia

Guide ~ Protect ~ Communicate

The Māori people have many legends about the creation of the earth and how New Zealand was discovered. These legends include a number of mythical beings, some of whom have control over each of the elements while others belong to the realm of ancestral spirits.

The Manaia can be blended into many Maori designs with subtle differences between tribes.  Most Maori art tells the story of a tribe or event. The Manaia therefore has many forms as it is intertwined with other shapes and patterns to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds.

The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity that protects people and helps them communicate with their ancestors. It is regarded as a mythical being with a bird’s head a human body and fish tail. It is believed to be the invisible light, or aura, surrounding a person.

Manaia are considered the messenger between the Gods and mortals. In Māori culture the bird is thought to be an omen-carrier or intermediary between man and the spirits. Often they are carved with three fingers which are believed to represent birth, life and death. The Manaia is seen as the guide that leads the spirits to heaven. 

They are worn to guide and protect.

Manaia carvings are often detailed and intricately carved - they are very beautiful.

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  • A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable olive cord.A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable olive cord.
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    AZMAN
    AZMAN – New Zealand pounamu manaia pendant Hand-carved by Shaun Gardiner from luminous, semi-translucent pounamu (New Zealand jade), this striking manaia pendant blends contemporary edge with timeless artistry. The precision of the carving highlights the exquisite detail of the design, while the silky-smooth finish...
    CHF 208.00
    CHF 208.00
  • A beautiful, large woolly mammoth tusk with Jade insert toki pendant and woolly mammoth tusk earring.A beautiful, large toki with manaia pendant handmade from woolly mammoth tusk with Jade insert.
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    DAWN OF KNOWLEDGE
    DAWN OF KNOWLEDGE - original and unique! Original, provocative carved art - made to wear... This is a classic work by an exceptional artist. A combination of rare and exotic materials and creative genius. The materials used are a mix of fossilised Woolly Mammoth Tusk and New Zealand...
    CHF 463.00
    CHF 463.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.
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    FAR CRY
    FAR CRY - A spectacular, flower jade Manaia FAR CRY is a large and visually confronting Manaia sculpture. It is carved from New Zealand Flower Jade - a nice piece of consistent stone that has allowed the very fine, detailed carving evident in this piece. The stand is...
    CHF 2,236.00
    CHF 2,236.00
  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Inanga jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable Black cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Inanga jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable Black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FORTUITOUS
    FORTUITOUS This exquisite pendant is a wonderful representation of a flowing manaia, hand-carved from rare New Zealand inanga jade by Ross Crump. The stone’s pale, milky green hue is soft and ethereal, with a crisp, luminous quality that glows beautifully when illuminated from behind....
    CHF 324.00
    CHF 324.00
  • A one off beautiful piece of carved art. Hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a double manaia pendant. This is a wonderful ethnic bone pendant designed to be worn. It has been stained by a homemade tea dye in a bright gingery brown colour and we have hand plaited an adjustable cord in black with a burnt gold floret popper.A one off beautiful piece of carved art. Hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a double manaia pendant. This is a wonderful ethnic bone pendant designed to be worn. It has been stained by a homemade tea dye in a bright gingery brown colour and we have hand plaited an adjustable cord in black with a burnt gold floret popper.
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    FRIEND OF MINE
    FRIEND OF MINE is carved from bone and stained with a homemade dye that Yuri makes and uses to colour the bone. The manaia eyes are made from local Pāua shell - a beautiful fluorescent blue/green colour. This piece is a work of art -...
    CHF 625.00
    CHF 625.00
  • This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade with Paua shell eyes.This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade with Paua shell eyes.
    NZ Pacific
    GOT YOUR BACK
    GOT YOUR BACK - A Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in Pounamu with Striking Pāua Shell eyes. Hand carved for us by Donna Summers, GOT YOUR BACK is made from New Zealand jade with beautifully formed and coloured pāua shell eyes. A magnificent piece of...
    CHF 338.00
    CHF 338.00
  • A beautiful smaller sized jade manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited oat coloured cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only.A beautiful smaller sized jade manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited oat coloured cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only.
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    GREEN SPIRIT
    GREEN SPIRIT Hand carved by Shaun Gardiner - a small-medium sized manaia pendant. The jade is beautiful - you can see the stone best in the photos and in the video. This is a faultless piece of carved art. The jade is a lustrous...
    CHF 185.00
    CHF 185.00
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    HEAD TO HEAD
    HEAD TO HEAD - The design is a complex manaia form - two manaia facing one another. A powerful piece of art to wear. Another stunning and intricately carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays...
    CHF 579.00
    CHF 579.00
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable brown coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable brown coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
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    HOLD ME
    HOLD ME - Hand crafted from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand greenstone.  This exquisite Manaia Toki pendant is a perfect blend of charisma and gentle elegance, brought to life by the skilled hands of Kyohei Noguchi. Its graceful curves and tactile surface invite...
    CHF 346.00
    CHF 346.00
  • This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited oat cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited oat cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    HURU RANGATIRA
    HURU RANGATIRA - Noble Character Hand carved by Andrew Doughty, this is a wonderful example of intricate traditional carving. A description of the thinking behind the design, in the Artist's words... This taonga is a double ended Manaia. As such it contains several layers...
    CHF 1,029.00
    CHF 1,029.00
  • This is a unique manaia with koru, hand carved natural bone pendant with Paua Shell eyes. The cord is Black and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier. The eyes are made from Paua shell.This is a unique manaia with koru, hand carved natural bone pendant with Paua Shell eyes. The cord is Black and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier. The eyes are made from Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    JOURNEY OF FLIGHT
    A gorgeous, unique, hand carved manaia with koru pendant. JOURNEY OF FLIGHT is made from beautiful, natural Bone with striking eyes made from a wonderful New Zealand Pāua - renowned for its brightness and striking colours. The Wright Brothers, American aviation pioneers, are credited with the first...
    CHF 107.00
    CHF 107.00
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Turquoise, copper and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable oat and cobalt blue cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Turquoise, copper and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable oat and cobalt blue cord.
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    KI TE PUPURI
    KI TE PUPURI - To Hold A carved boars tusk pendant - original 'art to wear' from Andrew Doughty. Andrew has named it KI TE PUPURI which means to hold. We will include a lengthy description of this piece - detail on the meaning behind...
    CHF 550.00
    CHF 550.00
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • This is a beautiful large New Zealand Jade, pounamu Manaia Toki pendant with double Koru and Paua Shell eyes. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping. We have one only.This is a beautiful large New Zealand Jade, pounamu Manaia Toki pendant with double Koru and Paua Shell eyes. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping. We have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    MANAIA TOKI
    MANAIA TOKI - Hand crafted from gorgeous New Zealand Jade with Pāua Shell inlay.  A large and beautiful MANAIA TOKI pendant, this pendant is quite unique in design, incorporating three elements that are often carved individually: the toki, the manaia and the koru. This...
    CHF 718.00
    CHF 718.00
  • This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    MASTERS GUIDANCE
    MASTERS GUIDANCE - A Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in Totoweka Pounamu A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from rare New Zealand Totoweka jade, its character is defined by the stone's distinctive darker inclusions and a...
    CHF 408.00
    CHF 408.00
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • This picture shows a traditional manaia with hook pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a traditional manaia with hook pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    MENTOR
    MENTOR - Traditional Totoweka Pounamu Manaia Pendant Hand carved for us by Donna Summers, MENTOR is made from New Zealand Totoweka jade. What defines this piece are the darker inclusions and the hint of red in the stone... features that give this type of jade its...
    CHF 269.00
    CHF 269.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand Inanga jade manaia with koru pendant. Carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Unique jade jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable manuka green cord.Hand carved New Zealand Inanga jade manaia with koru pendant. Carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Unique jade jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable manuka green cord.
    NZ Pacific
    NGAKONUI
    NGAKONUI Hand carved by Ross Crump - this is a very cool little manaia pendant. The body of the manaia is decorated with a koru - softening the detail of the carved head. The tail culminates in a three-fingered 'hand' which is believed to represent the...
    CHF 276.00
    CHF 276.00
  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    NIMBUS
    NIMBUS Treat yourself, or a friend, to a lovely Manaia pendant with a Pāua Shell eye insert.  These are beautiful, simply crafted representations of these mythical creatures - with the traditional head of a bird, but with a tail shaped in the classic koru...
    CHF 75.00
    CHF 75.00
  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.
    NZ Pacific
    ORION
    ORION - Bone Manaia Pendant ORION - Holder of spiritual energy, and a guardian against evil. The manaia is believed to be a kind spirit - a guardian that helps people communicate with their ancestors. The Manaia is carved as a standalone piece but...
    CHF 90.00
    CHF 90.00
  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.
    NZ Pacific
    PATHFINDER
    PATHFINDER This piece is a wonderful flowing manaia hand carved from New Zealand Auhunga jade. The stone is a bright, dark green, crisp and lustrous, it glows when lit from behind. The finish is a brilliant polish - it has a silky feel in...
    CHF 324.00
    CHF 324.00
  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    PREMONITION
    PREMONITION - a large jade and whalebone manaia/matau pendant. This is a beautiful 'one-off' piece carved by Kyohei Noguchi. The body of the manaia is carved from a beautiful piece of sperm whale jawbone. The grain is nice and fine, and the colour is...
    CHF 1,183.00
    CHF 1,183.00
  • A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    RANGINUI
    RANGINUI - Sky Father Hand carved by Ross Crump - a large sized manaia pendant. The Pounamu is gorgeous - you can see the stone best in the photos and in the video. This is a beautiful piece of carved art. The Auhunga jade...
    CHF 262.00
    CHF 262.00
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    SERPENTINE ROAD
    SERPENTINE ROAD Another stunning and intricately carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays Yuri's exceptional talent, his attention to detail and his creative artistry. SERPENTINE ROAD is carved from cow bone and stained with a...
    CHF 454.00
    CHF 454.00
  • A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable cord.A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SHADOWFAX
    SHADOWFAX - A might Manaia hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful semi-translucent dark green New Zealand Jade. We've paired this lovely manaia with a fine Safari adjustable cord. SHADOWFAX is a very precise, delicate carving that looks fantastic...
    CHF 211.00
    CHF 211.00
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    SKY HIGH
    SKY HIGH Bone carving at its best! This is a complex manaia carving created for us by Yuri Terenyi. Yuri carved this piece from a single piece of bone, and stained it with his self-made tea dye. It is a complex design beautifully executed....
    CHF 487.00
    CHF 487.00
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO
    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO ARTIST: YURI TERENYI This is an intricately carved piece, which replicates a very old panel carving from the Taranaki, in New Zealand. This particular piece is based on a pre-European carved panel which was a freestanding piece. The original is a very...
    CHF 593.00
    CHF 593.00
  • This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    TAU O TE ATE
    TAU O TE ATE - Heart-strings Hand carved Manaia by Andrew Doughty in Bone. A description of the thinking behind the design, in the Artist's words... This taonga is a double ended Manaia. As such it contains several layers of meaning. A Manaia is...
    CHF 1,029.00
    CHF 1,029.00
  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant. This is a complex carving by New Zealand carver and artist, Andrew Doughty. It is an intricate representation of a manaia carved to represent protection. It can be worn but is also a quality that warrants display.Hand carved bone manaia pendant. This is a complex carving by New Zealand carver and artist, Andrew Doughty. It is an intricate representation of a manaia carved to represent protection. It can be worn but is also a quality that warrants display.
    NZ Pacific
    TĀWHIWHI
    TĀWHIWHI - Entwined In the artists words... This Manaia is named Tāwhiwhi meaning entwined. There are three Manaia which are intricately connected. The Manaia, (or messenger), is the profile of a Tiki. This is symbolic of being half in this world and half in...
    CHF 1,029.00
    CHF 1,029.00
  • This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    TE KAITUTEI
    TE KAITUTEI - The Watchman Hand carved by Andrew Doughty This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. and a wonderful Opal insert in the centre of the koru. TE KAITUTEI holds more than one material... Opal, Pāua Shell...
    CHF 566.00
    CHF 566.00
  • Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    THE FACE OF VICTORY
    THE FACE OF VICTORY A bold, strong carved manaia hook... Carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - you can immediately recognise his bold carving style in THE FACE OF VICTORY. A hook that you can imagine being used to capture fish and nourish a...
    CHF 70.00
    CHF 70.00
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  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.
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    THE GUIDE
    THE GUIDE This elegant piece blends tradition with craftsmanship, depicting the Manaia - a revered guardian figure - with the head of a bird and a tail shaped in the koru spiral, symbolising renewal, harmony, and new beginnings. A meaningful gift or personal keepsake,...
    CHF 75.00
    CHF 75.00

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