Collection:
Hei Tiki, Manaia & Pekapeka
Ko te manaia, he kaitiaki. (The manaia is a guardian.)
This collection of pounamu carvings represents some of the most powerful guardians and revered ancestors in Māori culture.
The Hei Tiki is a protective taonga (treasure), often worn as a symbol of a cherished ancestor. The Manaia is a spiritual guardian and messenger, and the Pekapeka (bat) represents a protective spirit.
Whiriwhiria tō kaitiaki. (Choose your guardian.)
Ngā mihi nui, (With great thanks,)