Handcarved Bone Toki with Carving

Brief meanings of various Maori designs in Bone Carvings and Greenstone:

• The Fish Hook (Hei Matau) is known to symbolise prosperity and safe travels over water
• The Koru symbol represents new beginnings, growth and regeneration
• The Twist (Pikorua) is known to symbolise the path of life and strong bonds of love between one another
• The Tiki is known to symbolise mana, power and honour