{"product_id":"manaia-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","title":"Manaia Matau, handcrafted bone pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large hand-crafted Manaia Matau bone carving necklace, with koru design elements and koru carved surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing detailed engravings and Pāua shell inlays. \u003cbr\u003eComplete with an adjustable braid cord and includes a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60mm Long (2.3 Inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Free 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 Māori designs such as the Matau (Hook) to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds.\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":51711007981887,"sku":"Bontnz_2.11a","price":230.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1442\/2847\/files\/211a.jpg?v=1768273328","url":"https:\/\/buykiwidirect.co.nz\/products\/manaia-matau-handcrafted-bone-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}