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Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of a whale tooth
Waka huia and papa hou were imbued with the tapu (taboo) of their owners because they contained personal items that regularly came into contact with the body
By renowned NZ ceramic artist Bob Steiner
but bryophytes and angiosperms are also eaten
54cm x 14cm x 14cm
Pounamu Manaia Adornment 80mm by Deane Moreton neil j bartlett Nguru are flutes carved inNZ Pounamu Manaia Pendant On a waxed nylon cord Adjustable length 80mm x 44mm x 10mm 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 wearer from evil. About Pounamu: No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost respect
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