Manaia - Pounamu #1 freestanding This Pounamu Hei Matau is

This Pounamu Hei Matau is carved from Raukaraka and lashed with a black adjustable cord

Purple and White feather Baby Kakahu

based on the traditional rongoa

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these represent the stages of life

Manaia - Pounamu #1 freestanding This Pounamu Hei Matau isThis Pounamu Manaia is carved from Inanga, a rare type of pounamu, that can appear a greyish green colour. It is a very opaque and highly translucent stone that is preferred for carving mere and patu. The Manaia represents a guardian that protects and balances. It is seen as a messenger between the physical and spiritual world, which is why only one side of its face is seen. It is also depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man, and the tail