{"product_id":"large-engraved-manaia-matau-hand-crafted-bone-pendant","title":"Large Engraved Manaia Matau, hand crafted Bone Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large hand crafted double sided Manaia bone necklace. This pendant incorporates the Matau and Koru design elements and features detailed engraved designs and Paua shell inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with an adjustable waxed plaited cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75mm Long (3 Inches)\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable cord length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)\u003cbr\u003eCords can be made longer - no additional cost - make request in comments at checkout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes free international post shipping worldwide.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side. \u003cbr\u003eIt is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.\u003cbr\u003eThe Manaia can be seen blended into many Maori designs such as the Matau (Hook) to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds. This piece also incorporates the koru-spiral design, celebrating new beginnings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecies = Bovine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brands HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51711007129919,"sku":"Bontnz_2.55","price":220.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1442\/2847\/files\/255_7b454b26-8b68-458e-9897-947c792799a0.jpg?v=1768273327","url":"https:\/\/buykiwidirect.co.nz\/products\/large-engraved-manaia-matau-hand-crafted-bone-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}