“I love the product and what I symbolizes. The packageing was simple yet great, though I thought it would be just a little bit bigger. Either way I wear it everyday and will be buying more in the future ”
– Jerome Ros P.
Verified Buyer
28 August 2023
5.0
5 stars
Reviews
Beautiful necklace
“I had a hard time deciding which Manaia to choose and I see that I got it right! I love it, it's so beautiful, I didn't know about Australian jade but I like the black tone it has. In short: very happy with the purchase.
I visited NZ 11 years ago and bought a piece from your shop. I took it to a jeweler in my country to find a way to wear it, other than with the cord but without drilling the piece, the photo shows how the jeweler assembled it.
I've never worn necklaces, but I feel great in these. I am attaching a photo of both of them.
Best wishes for you all from a Catalan woman in love with New Zealand!”
– Anna Gardeñas P.
Verified Buyer
19 August 2023
5.0
5 stars
Reviews
Black Jade Manaia Necklace
“My loves his necklace, it is beautiful.”
– Shawn P.
Verified Buyer
11 August 2023
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The Manaia is a guardian and protector.
The Manaia is a messenger and spiritual kaitiaki (guardian) of the sky, earth and sea.A greatly respected mythological creature in Māori culture, it brings balance and protection to those you love most.
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Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.
What Manaia traditionally meant to Māori remains somewhat a mystery, but commonly it is considered that they are magical creatures and spiritual kaitiaki (guardians) of things worth protecting.
Manaia
Believed to be a messenger that moves freely between the spirit realm and the human world, the manaia is a mythological creature, greatly respected in Māori culture and a predominant motif in wood and greenstone carving. Māori culture is rich in pūrākau (legends), and within these legends, mythological, supernatural, and magical creatures are featured prominently, often acting as kaitiaki (guardians) of people or places worth protecting.
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