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Beautiful Extra Large Bone Pendant on an adjustable braided cord
Size (mm): 40 W x 147 H
This stunning piece of Māori jewelry features intricate carvings and beautiful brown staining that accentuates its detailed design. Individually carved and supplied in a plastic bag, each piece is unique with slight variations. Complete the set by pairing it with the BE038 earrings. The Manaia symbolizes protection and serves as a guardian against evil, while the Twist (Pikorua) represents the joining of cultures and friendship through its depiction of growing shoots. With its Hook shape, this pendant is said to bring good fortune and ensure safe travels over water.
This is a gift for someone, it is beautiful. Hopefully the recipient doesn't see this review lol. I have purchased so many of your beautiful taonga and they all exceed expectations.
Ana W.
This piece is absolutely beautiful! I gifted this to my baby who is fighting cancer. She absolutely loves it! The meaning and care in detail so fitting for her journey. The stain is so eye catching.
Well packaged with aroha and fast delivery.
Thank you discoveries. Wonderful service.
Teresa L.
Manaia design is a spiritual guardian and the bone and colour makes it stand out.
Emilys A.
all good
Aroha E.
I'm saving these awesome Taonga for my mokos. They live in oz, they are still very young, 3 & 4 years old. And a 16yr old.
The prices were very favourable for me right now.
I know they will absolutely love them. The 3 awesome Taonga.
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