Bone Carving #12 Manaia - Tamatea Arikinui Comb Measures 20

Measures 20

The stories say that these kaitiaki looked like humans with the head of the bird

whānau may not be our blood whānau - we can choose and create the tribe we want to be surrounded by who will become a great influence on our life

A beautiful taonga to wear to encourage yourself or someone special to keep faith and hope in God

Bone Carving #12 Manaia - Tamatea Arikinui Comb Measures 20#12 Manaia Tamatea Arikinui This Taonga is a Representation of the Taniwha (Tutarakauika) and (Ruamano) who accompanied the Takitimu Waka during his Voyage from Hawaiki to the Mahia Peninsula Hawkes Bay). This taonga embodies the strength, determination, and perseverance we need to make make great changes and navigate the challenges along the way. Measures 8cm length x 4. 5 cm width, is double sided, black adjustable waxed cord.