PLEASE NOTE: As Our Taiao prepares to close, we are also ensuring we spend time whanau over the holiday period. All Taonga purchased between 24th Dec - 4 Jan will be sent 5th Jan 2026.
These beautiful large whalebone manaia necklaces are one of a kind, of high quality, hand crafted with patience and aroha. Manaia are seen as guardians representing balance and protection. Sky, earth and sea.
Whales are considered a taonga species, and represent abundance, richness and were regarded as chiefly animals. Whalespossess a tapu (sacred) significance as both supernatural beings and of personal change and spiritual growth.
Manaia Long - 140mm long
Manaia round - 95mm x 70mm
Ethically sourced whalebone. Carved by master carver Steven Fehoko
