Manaia Hook - Bone korowai White lining with White and

White lining with White and Gold Taniko

protected by a glass cover

and the giving of the 21st key is a strong New Zealand tradition to symbolise opening the door of maturity and becoming an adult

Earring Dimensions L 60mm x W 15 mm x T 8mm

Hand-etched with intricate designs and featuring paua shell inlay

Manaia Hook - Bone korowai White lining with White andThis beautiful bone Manaia Hook is another example of beautiful carving. The head of the Manaia is lashed through the eye, whilst the tail forms the hook. It is beautifully etched and inlaid with paua. 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