Manaia Inanga - Greenstone Guardian Pendant mike matchitt whales whakapapa to Māori and

whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength

It measures 60mm by 50mm

The name pekapeka comes from the native bat of Aotearoa

This roitmata was carved by Daryl Munroe from Inanga pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles

Manaia Inanga - Greenstone Guardian Pendant mike matchitt whales whakapapa to Māori andManaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol of status, mana (prestige), and integrity. This piece was hand carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu. It measures 95 x 43mm and has an adjustable hand plaited cord.