Manaia & Twist Carving

Manaia & Twist Taonga
Custom made. Let us know what you want on your taonga. There is a 4-5 week lead time. 
Length: 76cm
Width: 60cm
In Maori culture, the Manaia is a mythological creature who serves as a messenger between the mortal and spirit worlds.
The Twist represents the path of life and together - it represents the joining of cultures, the bonding of friendship for life. The design shows the joining of people in love or friendship for eternity, so makes a wonderful wedding or friendship gift.