Design Story
Maori people believe the Manaia to be a creature with bird's head, human body, and fish tail, and it represents a guardian angel.
When the hand is drawn with three fingers, they usually indicate balance between sky, earth and sea.
It's a symbol of protection, while the gecko placed inside its body is a magical creature told to keep desease away from the house where they live.
The shark's teeth motif stands for strength.
We inserted a G letter inside the manaia, as requested by Patrizia.
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