Pounamu Manaia Breast Plate 120mm by Deane Moreton tane mahuta and ranging in length from

and ranging in length from about 10cm to 40cm

The piece is finished with Polyurethane with a wax finish over the top

This hand carved putatara features a totara wood mouthpiece carved with a double wheku design and engraved with unaunahi with inlaid with NZ paua shell eyes and feathers

and silver combination

"Tu" the Maori God of War is carved on the front

Pounamu Manaia Breast Plate 120mm by Deane Moreton tane mahuta and ranging in length fromNZ Pounamu Manaia Breast Plate On a waxed nylon cord Adjustable length 120mm x 40mm x 6mm About the Breast Plate: The Breastplate carving signifies strength, serving as a shield and offering protection. About the Manaia: Manaia means containing Mana (prestige and power). It has the head of a bird, and the body of a human with the tail of a fish, representing the sky, earth and sea. It is a guardian angel. It is a spiritual piece that protects the