Description
the lower section is carved on both sides
measuring a whopping 59cm (23") in total height
and mumutawa (ladybird)
Made from New Zealand greenstone (pounamu)
Paua and Black Maori Korowai Cape Options:Korowai in Gift Box the lower section is carvedThis beautiful Paua and Black Maori Korowai Cape is made from feathers, just like the traditional kahu huruhuru of yesteryear. The cape is bound at the top with a taniko containing colours turquoise, black and white. The taniko design represents manaia and wairua. Te Manaia is a bird like figure that has supernatural powers and is a spiritual guardian. Te Manaia has the head of a bird, body of a man, and the tail of a fish, representing the balance