Maorie Symbole

Each symbols conveys meaning and often relates to the relationship of man to nature or to ancestry.

Maorie symbole. Māori symbols feature spirals curves natural images and supernatural deities. The symbols represent the future and past. One of a kind. Mar 5 2019 explore tammie clark s board maori symbols followed by 225 people on pinterest.

The maori tiki symbol is derived from the more broad polynesian tiki. See more ideas about maori symbols maori maori art. Maori symbols are shared across many new zealand art forms tattoo art and pounamu carving especially and have symbolism or meaning that stems from their original use hundreds of years ago. The maori tiki symbolizes fertility and childbirth.

To visually represent parts of the culture belief system and history of maori. The frequently occurring hands placed on the loins are said to illustrate this meaning. The koru which represents the silver fern native to new zealand is a recurring motif in wood carving and larger artworks. It represents the never ending circle of life begetting life.

In a circle there is no end or no ending point just like life. One of the popular maori carving symbols is the closed circle with a hole in between. Maori strength pendant this is a handmade frosted glass pendant with the maori symbol for strength in a raised design on the front.