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Whakakai Manaia Earrings

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Ihāia Ryan Kai Whakairo (Graduate Carver)
Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
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$450 NZD

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50mm x 20mm
4124IR
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Carved in varying shapes and sizes but stylising the human form. The manaia is predominantly used as a design element to embellish larger carvings. There are many different interpretations about this form in Māori tradition, some believe the manaia is a half profile representation while others believe it is a representation of a seahorse - also called 'manaia' in Māori language.