Koru: The beginning of life. It is taken from the shape of a new silver fern branch before it unfurls.
Hei Tiki : A talisman for the Maori . May be a fertillity symbol. The strength the persons character is displayed in the Tiki. Used to adorn the top of house entry way carvings.
Twist: Symbol of Friend ship and bonds between friends, families , lovers. Can be seen in single, double or triple twist forms.
Fish Hook- Hei Matua: Prosperity. Fish were plentiful for the Maori so they associated fish with prosperity.
Manaia: Spiritual Guide. These typically have the head of a bird, body of a man, tail of a fish. Thus the person is protected over for sea, land and sky.
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