MANAWA ORA

MANAWA ORA - a magnificent, work of art to wear!

Hand carved by Andrew Doughty.

A description of this piece in the artists words...

This taonga has been named Manawa ora which means Hope. I like that it also has
the double meaning of 'breath of life'.

It is a combination of pounamu with an inlay of bone. Upon the bone is an inlay of
opal. The eyes of the bird are made of buffalo horn.

The pounamu is based on the shape of the Tomairaki (Tōmairangi), which is
reminiscent of a dew drop. At another level, it symbolises the physical vehicle that
each of us possess. In the grand scheme, it is as fleeting as the morning dew.

"Ka patapata iho taku whakaakoranga āno he ua, ka maturuturu iho taku kupu ano
he tomairangi (tomairaki), me te ua punehunehu ki runga i te tipu hou."

This is interpreted to "My teaching drops like rain, my words trickle forth like dew
and the misty rain on new shoots". As such, this is an expression of great wisdom.
This poem was gifted to me by the late Kaumātua and Tohonga Na te Upoko Runaka
o Te Runaka ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu, Rev'd Maurice Manawaroa Gray MNZM, LTh,JP.

Upon this is a bird. This is a symbol with several layers of meaning. At one level it
represents freedom and the inner life of the spirit. It is through the Wairua Tapu
that we receive the breath of life. We are more than just physical beings. Therefore,
at another level it represents the attainment of true spiritual direction. Being
inlayed upon the pounamu shows that it is grounded upon reality.

The eyes are small inlays of buffalo horn. Horns represent mana, leadership and
protection. The opal inlay represents the preciousness of this life we have been
gifted. Upon the head of the bird is koru. This is the seed of new life.

Tomairaki such as this make a wonderful touch stone as their tactile surface is
comforting to rub. Over time, when used in this way, the oils transferred onto this
stone will gradually deepen the sheen, complexion, and lustre of this piece.

This is a large sized piece, intricately carved in a range of gorgeous, exotic materials - it is striking, original and beautiful to wear.

MANAWA ORA is a marvellous piece that will certainly draw attention and comment.

MANAWA ORA is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and is provided with a black adjustable cord. Also included in your package, a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear.

Free shipping worldwide - delivered with Express Courier.

Artist: Andrew Doughty

Material: New Zealand Kokopu Jade, Pounamu with Bone, Opal inlay and Buffalo Horn eyes

Cord Colour: Black

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 76mm (3") long; 41mm (1.6") wide