Reviewed by Michael H.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Amazing
Very very pleased with our order, was very efficient woth fast delivered timeframe and design aswell as workmanship is amazing.
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Customisable for any birthday or occasion! Includes:
- FREE personalisation (ie name & occasion in black vinyl lettering)
- FREE ultra-fine “Sharpie” pen
- FREE gold chain for wall mounting
- FREE std delivery within New Zealand and Australia (rural extra)
- Photo frame (c/w instructions on how to mount your photo)
Upgrades & options (see form below):
- Upgrade from black vinyl to coloured Paua shell
- Add a removable display stand (as pictured)
The 21st Key Tradition
21 is the age that a person in New Zealand is classed as an adult, and the giving of the 21st key is a strong New Zealand tradition to symbolize opening the door of maturity and becoming an adult. Alternatively, the giving of a key is a symbol of the limitless doors they can open in their life.
This artwork is an impressive contemporary representation of the typical form of Te Manaia. The key is crafted from recycled Native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard, medium density fibreboard (mdf), Gaboon veneer plywood and embellished with NZ Paua shell.
Shipping
We normally ship within 5 working days from placement of order. Couriers can take a further 1-2 days for North Island delivery, 1-3 days for South Island and rural is up to 5 days. Untracked (Free) to Australia can take up to 15 days. If you require your key urgently, please advise the date you require it by in the further instructions field below or contact us ASAP.
Specifications
Size: 29cm x 58cm x 2.5cm (HxLxW)
- Te Manaia, the guardian spirit plays an important roll in the Maori World. To Maori, every person on Earth has a guardian spirit which can be described as an unseen light surrounding each individual. During life, this guardian is a protector from evil and an untimely accident. At death, the guardian guides the spirit of the departed person safely to a spiritual doorway where it is re-united with the ancestors from the ancient homeland of Hawaaiki.
Te Manaia are usually depicted in side profiles symbolizing their role as messengers (i.e. part in the spirit world and part in the earthly world).
They normally have the head of a bird (sky), the body of a man (earth), and the tail of a fish (sea) symbolic of the spiritual balance they have between the realms.
The three fingers and toes have varied tribal meanings. To some, they represent birth, life, and death, to others they represent the three baskets of knowledge and yet to others' faith, hope, and love. Sometimes Te Manaia is depicted with a fourth finger symbolises the afterlife! -
Dimensions
HxLxW: 29cm x 58cm x 2.5cm
Includes:
- Free personalisation of name and occasion.
- Free fine tip Sharpie so the recipient's loved ones can sign the back.
- Free standard freight NZ wide (standard freight excludes rural addresses).
- Crafted from recycled Native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard, medium density fibreboard (mdf), Gaboon veneer plywood and embellished with NZ Paua shell
- Te Manaia, the guardian spirit plays an important roll in the Maori World. To Maori, every person on Earth has a guardian spirit which can be described as an unseen light surrounding each individual. During life, this guardian is a protector from evil and untimely accident. At death the guardian guides the spirit of the departed person safely to a spiritual doorway where it is re-united with the ancestors from the ancient homeland of Hawaaiki.
Te Manaia are usually depicted in side profile symbolizing their role as messengers (i.e. part in the spirit world and part in the earthly world).
They normally have the head of a bird (sky), the body of a man (earth) and the tail of a fish (sea) symbolic of the spiritual balance they have between the realms.
The three fingers and toes have varied tribal meanings. To some they represent birth, life and death, to others they represent the three baskets of knowledge and yet to others faith, hope and love. Sometimes Te Manaia is depicted with a fourth finger symbolizes the afterlife.! -
Dimensions
HxLxW: 29cm x 58cm x 2.5cm
Includes:
- Free personalisation of name and occasion.
- Free fine tip Sharpie so the recipient's loved ones can sign the back.
- Free standard freight NZ wide (standard freight excludes rural addresses).
- Crafted from recycled Native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard, medium density fibreboard (mdf), Gaboon veneer plywood and NZ Paua & Mother of Pearl laminate.
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93 Reviews
Reviewed by Jessica F.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
My daughter loves it!
Beautiful Modern Maori designed 21st key with stand and pink paua engraved writing. Fast delivery from NZ to Gold Coast.
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Reviewed by Kylie M. M.
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I recommend this product
Quality product & service
Very happy with the Manaia 21st key. Communication with the store was excellent with proofs and responses to changes done in a timely manner. Staff were very helpful and reassured this anxious Mum that they would be able to meet a tight deadline - I needed it within 7 working days and it arrived with a day to spare! Highly recommended for the quality of the product and excellent service.
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Reviewed by Jessica K.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Very Very well done
Key was amazing, arrived on my daughters big day, just in time. Really appreciate it. Will see you next year for my son's one!
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Reviewed by Shane E.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
21st Key
Received today.
It’s beautiful. Lovely thoughtful intergrated pen and chain. The stand is also very good. She receives it in Rarotonga on her birthday in October.
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