Questions Symbolism and Meaning

 Meaning and symbols

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What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ unahi 

What does it represent?

→ Fish scales that represent abundance and health 

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ ahu ahu mataroa

What does it represent?

→ shows talent and achievements in athleticism or sport and can also be representative of a new challenge.

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ taratarekae 

What does it represent?

→ From whale teeth

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ manaia 

What does it represent?

→ 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 it acts as a provider and protector over the sky, earth and sea. Likened to a bird sitting on your shoulder, looking after ones spirit, and guiding the spirit where it is supposed to go when the time comes.

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ Hei matau (fish hook)

What does it represent?

→ The Maori symbols or meaning or hei matau, more commonly known as the fish symbolises 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 fish hook also represents strength, determination and good health, as well as providing a safe journey over water.