spirtuality – Pounamu Online https://pounamuonline.co.nz Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:34:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 “Shades of Manaia” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork https://pounamuonline.co.nz/product/shades-of-manaia-traditional-carved-wood-artwork/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:35:23 +0000 https://pounamuonline.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=1071 This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects on the importance of spirituality. Its manaia shape, which weaves together the head of bird, body of man and tail of fish, represents the unity and balance of sky, earth and sea. It is a protective guardian, a carrier of spiritual powers.

]]> “Kaitiaki” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork https://pounamuonline.co.nz/product/kaitiaki-traditional-carved-wood-artwork/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:24:36 +0000 https://pounamuonline.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=1068 Read More »“Kaitiaki” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork]]> This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects the simple message of kaitiakitanga – guardianship. It is a reminder that we are both protected and protectors. We stand with our tupuna at our shoulders to guide us. We stand as guardians of others – our whanau, the planet, the things we treasure and hold dear.

 

60 x 60cm

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