Item from EarthBound by Shigesato Itoi / Nintendo
A golden humanoid statue that corrupts everyone who possesses it — the physical conduit for Giygas's influence across Eagleland, passing from hand to hand like a curse.
The Evil Mani Mani statue is the instrument of Giygas's corruption across Eagleland. Discovered by Lier X. Agerate beneath his house in Onett, it was sold to Mr. Carpainter (corrupting Happy Happy Village), stolen by Everdred, stolen again by Monotoli (corrupting Fourside), and finally hidden behind Jackie's Cafe where it generated the Moonside illusion. Each owner fell under its influence, driven by desires for fame and fortune — the name references both 'money' and 'manipulate.' Ness and Jeff fight and destroy it in Moonside, shattering the illusion. But its shadow persists — Ness's Nightmare in Magicant looks exactly like it, suggesting the statue left a mark on Ness's psyche. Pokey appears wherever the statue goes, hinting at his connection to Giygas.
A primitive golden statue of a humanoid figure, resembling an Oscar award. Radiates wrongness. In battle, it's fought in Moonside where the neon colors make it look pink. Ness's Nightmare in Magicant is visually identical.
Also known as: Mani Mani Statue, Mani Mani Devil