Bone Pendant, Manta Ray - Whai

A hand crafted manta ray bone carving necklace. Whai in Maori.

It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
50mm Wide (2 Inches)
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The Manta Ray is respected as a powerful protector of the deep. Its unusual shape and the way it seems to glide out of the blackness gives it a very spiritual power, which it is in some areas believed to allow it to move between the mortal and spiritual realms at will.
The Maori name for a ray is Whai and it is said that it protects the pipi or clam beds so if proper respect is shown for the bounty of the ocean Whai will ensure a plentiful harvest.

Carved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.
Species = Bovine