{"product_id":"large-manaia-head-by-nick-balme-pendant","title":"Large Manaia head by Nick Balme Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large hand-crafted stylised Manaia head pendant carved in New Zealand jade or pounamu by Nick Balme.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with an adjustable plaited waxed braid, it also includes a traditional 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\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e85mm Long (2.75 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes free delivery worldwide  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece and will be permanently removed from our gallery once sold.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brands HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55089341956415,"sku":"Bontnz_J5525","price":1772.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1442\/2847\/files\/J5525.jpg?v=1786398690","url":"https:\/\/buykiwidirect.co.nz\/products\/large-manaia-head-by-nick-balme-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}