Manaia

The manaia is known as a spiritual guardian, and carrier of supernatural powers.
Traditionally depicted as a bird like figure with the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish , acting as a provider and protector over Sky, Earth and Sea. Likened to a bird sitting on your shoulder, looking after ones spirit, and guiding your spirit where it is supposed to go when your time comes.

My Manaia was bought for me by my wife in December 05 for my Christmas present whilst we were traveling, in Nelson, New Zealand. I have worn everyday since.