Manaia Framed Artwork - Large. The Manaia is one of the more ancient mythical beings with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side. It is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil. The Manaia can be seen blended into many Maori designs such as the Matau (Hook) to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds. Large framed Manaia artwork crafted from plantation grown gaboon using laser technology. This piece of art boasts super fine detail, paua inlay and is mounted on an earth-toned background inside a custom glass covered shadow box frame. Each piece is individually signed by the artist and comes complete with wall mount and related story to back. (Overall size 170mm x 222mm x 28mm)
