Manaia Matau Earrings Tuku Iho

Manaia Matau Earrings Tuku IhoOur Manaia Matau offer a modern take on two traditional taonga. This contemporary style is simple yet elegant. Featuring the Manaia a guardian spirit conjoined with a hei matau hook which denotes good travel and prosperity this piece denotes a sense of protection for anybody on a journey Designed and made in Tauranga Moana Colours: Blue, Green, Red, Black, Silver, Gold, Purple, Rakau or Rainbow acrylic Measurement: 6. 5cm approx from hook to bottom

Moana Blue is designed to accompany life's meaningful moments while becoming a treasured taonga for generations to come

celebrates your achievements and carries your story for generations to come

We see the process in many differing ways in Te Ao Māori including the conceiving

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These modern heru (hair comb adornments) are designed and made by Michael Rangiwewehi Dudley and his Owairaka whanau business Troublemaker

The bone piece represents ancestral ties and the feather

Aotearoa New Zealand

Maramataka = Māori lunar calendar

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this is more than a garment

The Maramataka teaches us that there is a time to rest and a time to be productive

Providing a safe and cushioned environment