These fish hooks represent prosperity, strenght,abundance, fertility and respect for the sea, provide good luck when traveling over water .
Hei-Matau are also symbols of power and authority .
Used as a practical tool for fishing and were decorated as a sign of respect for the creatures of the sea.

The Manaia is an ancient mythical being with a birds head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits illustrating the strong links the Maori people have with spirituality and the spirit world.
It is a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.

The spiral is a Koru, represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. It also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a sense of re growth.
Is also associated with nurturing so when interlocked with others is used to represent the strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family.

The twist with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such is regarded as the original eternity symbol. The single twist in particular shows the joining together of two people for eternity.
The double and triple twists have a similar meaning but refer more to the joining of two peoples or cultures rather than individuals.

The ocean has always been the dominant force for the Maori people who traveled huge distances in their long canoes and lived on the bounty of the tropical waters. They had a great respect for the creatures on the sea and in particular dolphins and whales. They were often represented as an example of family love with mother and calf always side by side and touching at every opportunity.

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This carvings are made of different materials such as Avalon, shell, and pearl with the same designs of a hei-matau,koru, mania.

This carving are made of different materials such as bull horn, mother of pearl and red shell usign hei-matau,koru, mania designs

These pieces are a mixture of mostly traditional styles