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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  • New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.
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    ALABASTER OUTLOOK
    ALABASTER OUTLOOK - hand carved New Zealand Jade Koropepe pendant with white jadeite eye inlay Graeme Wylie carved this koropepe for us. A balanced, soulful pendant - art made to wear. The body of this piece is carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade and...
    CHF 229.00
    CHF 229.00
  • This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is a light green colour in traditional manaia design. We have plaited a cord in black and made it length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is a light green colour in traditional manaia design. We have plaited a cord in black and made it length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.
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    ARCTIC PROTECTOR
    ARCTIC PROTECTOR - Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi, ARCTIC PROTECTOR is made from New Zealand Inanga jade. ARCTIC PROTECTOR is a traditional Manaia design. In Māori culture, the Manaia is a guardian spirit, often worn to maintain a connection...
    CHF 454.00
    CHF 454.00
  • Guatemalan Jadeite Koru Manaia pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.Guatemalan Jadeite Koru Manaia pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.
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    BLUE SENTRY
    BLUE SENTRY - Hand Carved in Guatemalan Jadeite with New Zealand Jade inlay. Guardian Manaia Koru - this piece has a lovely symbolism combining two shapes that are important in our local culture: the manaia and the koru. The birds head on this manaia...
    CHF 226.00
    CHF 226.00
  • Woman wearing pendant with matching earring sitting outdoors with plants and a wooden bench in the background.A beautiful, large woolly mammoth tusk with Jade insert toki pendant and woolly mammoth tusk earring.
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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 378.00
    CHF 472.00
    CHF 378.00
  • 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.
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    EYES WIDE
    EYES WIDE - a very Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from New Zealand jade. The traditional application of Pāua shell eyes completes...
    CHF 997.00
    CHF 997.00
  • 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 2,281.00
    CHF 2,281.00
  • 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.
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    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 330.00
    CHF 330.00
  • 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 638.00
    CHF 638.00
  • New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.
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    FROSTED VISION
    FROSTED VISION - hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Koropepe pendant with white jadeite eye inlay Hand-carved jade koropepe by Graeme Wylie. Harmonious, meaningful, wearable art. The body of this piece is carved from beautiful New Zealand Flower Jade and has been polished. Graeme...
    CHF 229.00
    CHF 229.00
  • A Mighty Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand JadeA Mighty Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Jade
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    GALLANT
    GALLANT - A mighty Manaia pendant hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade. GALLANT is a very precise, delicate carving that looks fantastic worn high on the neck. We've paired this lovely manaia with...
    CHF 215.00
    CHF 215.00
  • 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.
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    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 591.00
    CHF 591.00
  • 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 353.00
    CHF 353.00
  • A Very Cool Manaia, Hand Carved in Inanga JadeA Very Cool Manaia, Hand Carved in Inanga Jade
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    INTREPID
    INTREPID - A quirky Manaia design hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade for this piece which adds to its unique character. INTREPID is a very precise, delicate carving that is nice and...
    CHF 215.00
    CHF 215.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade manaia pendant. Hand made polished Manaia necklace for men and women.Hand carved New Zealand Jade manaia pendant. Hand made polished Manaia necklace for men and women.
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    JADE SORCERER
    JADE SORCERER - A gorgeous green jade manaia pendant, hand carved from New Zealand Pounamu. We've named this piece 'JADE SORCERER' - it's a beautiful little pendant that highlights the wonderful New Zealand pounamu it's carved from. Just a very cool piece of jewellery with...
    CHF 180.00
    CHF 180.00
  • 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 732.00
    CHF 732.00
  • 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.
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    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 274.00
    CHF 274.00
  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Japanese Agate 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 Japanese Agate Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    NON DUCOR, DUCO
    NON DUCOR, DUCO - a large New Zealand Jade and Japanese Agate Manaia/Matau pendant. NON DUCOR, DUCO - I am not led, I lead This is a beautiful 'one-off' and one of a kind piece carved by Kyohei Noguchi. The body of the manaia is...
    CHF 1,364.00
    CHF 1,364.00
  • 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 92.00
    CHF 92.00
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  • 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.
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    PREMONITION
    PREMONITION - a large New Zealand 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...
    CHF 1,207.00
    CHF 1,207.00
  • 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.
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    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 267.00
    CHF 267.00
  • New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Tangiwai, pounamu.New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Tangiwai, pounamu.
    NZ Pacific
    SEE IN THE DARK
    SEE IN THE DARK - hand carved New Zealand Tangiwai Koropepe pendant Carved for us by Graeme Wylie, this is a wonderfully harmonious and meaningful piece of art made to wear. The body of this piece is carved from beautiful New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu...
    CHF 233.00
    CHF 233.00
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    Out Of Stock
  • New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved Koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved Koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.
    NZ Pacific
    SENTINEL
    SENTINEL - Hand Carved New Zealand Jade Koropepe Pendant Guardian Manaia Koru - this piece has a lovely symbolism combining two shapes that are important in our local culture: the manaia and the koru. The birds head on this manaia symbolises your Guardian Spirit....
    CHF 229.00
    CHF 229.00
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  • New Zealand Jade Koru Manaia. Hand carved Koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.New Zealand Jade Koru Manaia. Hand carved Koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.
    NZ Pacific
    SENTRY
    SENTRY - Hand Carved Koropepe Pendant in New Zealand Jade SENTRY - Sentinel's polished counterpart! Guardian Manaia Koru - this piece has a lovely symbolism combining two shapes that are important in our local culture: the manaia and the koru. The birds head on...
    CHF 229.00
    CHF 229.00
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  • 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.
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    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 463.00
    CHF 463.00
  • 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 397.00
    CHF 496.00
    CHF 397.00
  • Guatemalan Jadeite Koru Manaia pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.Guatemalan Jadeite Koru Manaia pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu. Real New Zealand Jade Manaia with Koru necklace with a polished finish.
    NZ Pacific
    SKYGUIDE
    SKYGUIDE - Hand Carved in Guatemalan Jadeite with New Zealand Jade inlay. Guardian Manaia Koru - this piece has a lovely symbolism combining two shapes that are important in our local culture: the manaia and the koru. The birds head on this manaia symbolises...
    CHF 226.00
    CHF 226.00
  • 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 605.00
    CHF 605.00
  • 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.
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    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 72.00
    CHF 72.00
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  • New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.New Zealand Koru Manaia. Hand carved koropepe pendant. Made in New Zealand. Real Jade, pounamu.
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    THE WATCHMAN
    THE WATCHMAN - hand carved New Zealand jade Koropepe pendant Carved for us by Graeme Wylie, this is a wonderfully harmonious and meaningful piece of traditional art made to wear. The body of this piece is carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade and has...
    CHF 229.00
    CHF 229.00
  • This picture shows a carved manaia in bone with Jade and Paua shell. It is provided with a hand-plaited fern green cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a carved manaia in bone with Jade and Paua shell. It is provided with a hand-plaited fern green cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.
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    TŪTURU
    TŪTURU - To be fixed, authentic Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. This is exquisite bone art - a beautifully handcrafted, thoughtful bone carving, made to be worn. This bone manaia pendant showcases the craftsmanship and creative vision that define all of Andrew Doughty's...
    CHF 567.00
    CHF 567.00

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