The story of Matakauri and Manata is a traditional Maori legend about love and bravery. Manata, the daughter of a chief, was captured by a fearsome giant named Matuku-tangotango and held in a remote cave. Although many warriors failed to rescue her, Matakauri, a humble but determined young man who loved Manata, succeeded in finding and freeing her by following the path of her tears. Later, to protect his people, Matakauri returned to the cave and burned the sleeping giant, whose body formed the hills and valleys around Queenstown, including what is now known as The Remarkables.

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Auction is for 2x Hei tiki - both medium sizes Made from Onewa & Tangiwai Eyes made of red wax representing Te Whaiao 6 braid Hanging cord

Recommended for Formal ocassions. Kapas, For Hui, Whaikorero, Tangihanga, special ocassions and every day wear. Please read on Last 2 images are samples of old hei tiki only.

Note: Only buy now/make an offer if you intend to complete the purchase immediately. If you make an offer and it is accepted please complete the sale immediately by filling out the Ping or afterpaye process after the auction.

How to look after your Taonga. Only Wear your Taonga only at: -special occasions. -Formal times -celebrations -on the marae etc Never wear Taonga:

• In the rain -casual places -to town -around the house, -to work -Swimming -to the gym -Place/drop on hard surfaces etc

Remeber to be "extremely careful" with your Taonga! It is stone and could easily be chipped or worse, broken! Never place down on hard surfaces or leave on the counter/dresser etc, once it comes off it should go straight into its box. All who wear your Taonga release their mana into the mauri of your Taonga therefore giving your Taonga its own wairua for guidance and protection for generations to come.