Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 and were traditionally used as

and were traditionally used as tools for carving and are seen as a symbol of power and authority

The toki is lashed with a black waxed cord and simplistic in its design

Breastplates are typically forms of armour to protect the body and signify status and mana

These also come with a matching headband of the same colour

Large Standing Manaia artwork (310mm high) crafted from plantation grown gaboon using laser technology and hand-assembled

Triple Manaia - Bone Size:7 and were traditionally used asThis Triple Manaia is a beautiful piece of bone carving. The three Manaia are evident by the three paua inlays that represent their eyes and their beak like mouths. The Manaia represents a guardian that protects and balances. It is seen as a messenger between the physical and spiritual world, which is why only one side of its face is seen. It is also depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man, and the tail of a fish (sometimes looks like a