This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.

ORA TAPU

$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.

ORA TAPU

$1,111.00 NZD
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.

ORA TAPU

$1,111.00 NZD
Description

This beautiful piece is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell and Pounamu inlay on the wing of the Manaia. There are three central figures capture in this carving - a manaia, a tiki and, at the bottom, a koropepe.

Andrew has paired this lovely carving with a beige adjustable cord. He wanted to create a piece of jewellery that will draw the eye and request attention. This piece is perfect for you if you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate the finest craftsmanship.

In the artists words below...

This piece is named Ora Tapu which means Sacred Life.

The basis of this taonga is three-fold consisting of a Manaia, Hei Tiki and Te Koropepe. This depicts the various stages of life. At another level, it represents a spiritual unfolding.

This Manaia has an inlay of Pāua for the eyes. This represents being able to see life's colourful beauty and to be able to maintain a positive view.

The koru on the front and back symbolise the currents and tides of the ocean.

The artist has decorated these pieces with particular carved detail - these have meaning for the design beyond that associated with this style Manaia.

ORA TAPU symbolises the state of becoming our spiritual potential.

The Manaia: a mythical being believed to be the invisible light, or aura, surrounding a person. They represent spiritual power and are believed to be the guide that leads the spirits to heaven. They are worn to guide and protect. 

Included in your package is a note of the carving from the artist.

Delivery to you with Express Courier is included in the price.

This pendant will be on a hand plaited adjustable cord.

We will also include our 'Kia Ora' cards, which explains the meaning behind the Manaia, Tiki and Koru design.

ONE ONLY

Meaning: Guide ~ Protect ~ Communicate

Artist: Andrew Doughty

Material: Natural Bone with Pāua Shell and Pounamu inlay

Cord Colour: Beige

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 89mm (3.5") long; 34mm (1.3") wide

Shipping & Return
Worldwide shipping is free. All International deliveries over $NZ150 are made using an Express Courier service. Packages with a value up to NZ$150 will be shipped using an International Airmail service. Express Courier Packages are tracked. Please visit our 'Shipping Information' page for delivery times to your country. Under some circumstances we are happy to accept an item back for a replacement or refund. Please visit our 'Returns' page for specific information about this.

Related Products

Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD
Vendor
Example product title
$1,111.00 NZD
$1,111.00 NZD

Recently Viewed Products