This beautifully hand carved bone Hei Matau Manaia Pendant is designed and carved by highly talented Maori artist, David Taylor.

With Maori designs comes a spiritual meaning.

The Hei Matau is the Fish Hook.  Its design signifies abundance, strength and determination.  The Hook design is believed to bring peace, prosperity and good health, and is a good luck charm for catching positive energy and for safe travel over water.

The Manaia is a mythical being, a communicator between earth and sky.  It is believed to be a spiritual guardian, a carrier of supernatural powers.  The Manaia acts as a provider and protector over sky, earth and sea.  It is usually portrayed with a bird-like head.

Here, David has carved Hei Matau and Manaia together, into a beautiful piece of Maori art.

The Hei Matau Manaia Bone Pendant measures approximately 55 x 35 mm (2 1/4" x 1 3/8").  It is complemented by a New Zealand Paua Shell eye and flax woven cord.

A powerful spiritual piece to wear.