Maorie Symbole

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Maorie symbole. The precise meaning of tiki is unclear. Each symbols conveys meaning and often relates to the relationship of man to nature or to ancestry. In a circle there is no end or no ending point just like life. To visually represent parts of the culture belief system and history of maori.

Maori strength pendant this is a handmade frosted glass pendant with the maori symbol for strength in a raised design on the front. The legendary tiki is believed to be the first man on earth who came from the stars who created the first woman after his image. One of a kind. 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.

Mar 5 2019 explore tammie clark s board maori symbols followed by 225 people on pinterest. The symbols represent the future and past. One of the popular maori carving symbols is the closed circle with a hole in between. The maori tiki symbol is derived from the more broad polynesian tiki.

The maori tiki symbolizes fertility and childbirth. It represents the never ending circle of life begetting life. The frequently occurring hands placed on the loins are said to illustrate this meaning.