Maori Symbols Designs Meanings Twist Tiki Koru Manaia Fish Hook Bone Carving available for purchase online and delivered worldwide

Triple Twist	Single Twist	Hei Tiki	Koru	Fish Hook	Manaia

The meanings provided are basic meanings of some popular Maori designs or symbols. They are as accurate as we were able to get as a result of researching the available information from books and various web sites. Some tribal interpretations of the meaning's may differ slightly.

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Koru (spiral)
The Koru depicts new beginnings, growth and harmony, taken from the symbolism of a unfurled silver fern leaf. New Zealand has some of the most beautiful ferns in the world.

Hei Matau (Fish Hook)
The Maori symbols or meaning for Hei-Matau more commonly known as the fish hook symbolizes prosperity.
Maori use fish in many of their traditional food dishes. Fish were so plentiful to the Maori that the simple ownership of a fish hook meant prosperity. The Hei-Matau (fish hook) also represents strength, determination and good health, as well as providing safe journey over water.

Single Twist
The Maori symbols or meaning for The single twist represents the path of life, it is the eternity symbol. The single figure eight represents the joining together of two people, and although people move away, their journey of life will have their paths cross again.
(The single twist refers to individual people, and is different to the double or triple twist in that it refers to the joining of many people, or cultures)

Triple Twist
The triple and double twist represents the joining together of two people, or two cultures for eternity and even though they may experience life's ups and downs they remain bonded by friendship and loyalty for life. (a favorite of the Maori symbols)

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.

Hei Tiki
Commonly known as a good luck charm the tiki is also considered a symbol of fertility. Assumed to be clear thinking, perceptive, loyal and knowledgeable, the wearers strength is their character. The Tiki is a talisman to the Maori people, and has been regarded as a good luck charm from the ancient times. The Maori believe the Tiki represents the unborn human embryo. The most valuable tiki's were carved from greenstone and were handed down through the generations as treasured possessions.

Popular Maori symbols and designs not sold on this site are..

Circle or Disc: The circle of life which includes the path of life ever ongoing, with no beginnings and no end.

Drop: Indicates strength, independence, unity and pride. Often called a comfort stone.

Heart: Indicates emotional balance, love, generosity and compassion.

Adze: Signifies determination, control, strength and focus.

Teardrop: signifies healing and comfort , positive energy, reassurance.

Dolphin: A free spirit. A symbol of protection. Shows affinity to nature, especially the sea.

Whale Tail: Another symbol of protection. Strength but sensitivity. Shows empathy for conservational issues.