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This Beef Bone Necklace is 145mm x 40mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- This design features 2 Manaia, symbolising the protection of one person by another. It can also symbolise the wearer’s protection from all directions.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN026

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 40mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, for some this can symbolise protection of one person for another. This is also a symbol of protection from all directions for the wearer.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN025

This Beef Bone Necklace is 130mm x 35mm. It comes with contrast staining, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord with criss-cross binding at the top, and a free gift box. 

Meaning:

- The Toki (Adze) shape of this piece symbolises strength, determination, courage and bravery. It is often gifted as a gesture of respect, recognising a person’s inner strength or as a tribute to someone overcoming adversity. The designs inside this piece symbolise all cultures coming together as one.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN034

This Beef Bone Necklace is 130mm x 40mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord with criss-cross binding at the top, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Wheku (Carved face), is a design that typically appears at the top of the gable on a Wharenui (Koruru). It represents ancestry and genealogy. The Wheku connects to one's own strength as well as the strength of those who have come before.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN012

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 40mm. It includes contrast staining, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN021

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 30mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, for some this can symbolise protection of one person for another. This is also a sign of protection from all directions for the wearer.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN032

BN007

This Beef Bone Necklace is 105mm x 30mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The shape of this design depicts the Upoko/ Arero (head/ tongue of a taiaha), a traditional two-handed war club. It symbolises strength and protection and serves as an emblem of leadership and authority.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN023

This Beef Bone Necklace is 140mm x 40mm. It includes contrast staining, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

 Reference Code: BN020

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 35mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, this symbolises protection of one person for another. This is also a sign of protection from all directions for the wearer.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN016

BN005