Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Twist They are commonly played by

They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones

This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This koru was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources)

Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant Twist They are commonly played byManaia, a powerful personal guardian in Mori tradition, embodies mana the concept of power, authority, and prestige. Believed to possess ethereal presence and energy, the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance. In Mori cosmology, the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds. This manaia was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai