Manaia/Hei Matau

A Manaia is a guardian, this spiritual piece is thought to protect the wearer from evil bringing balance and protection. It has the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish representing the sky, earth and sea. Often times they can include three fingers representing birth, life and death.

Hei Matau/Fish Hook Represents strength and determination. It brings peace, prosperity, good health and provides safe travel especially over water