MAORI CARVING
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The Tiki, a traditional maori carving, is considered a good luck charm when worn and in some regions is also regarded as a fertility symbol. Maori Carving such as Tiki are ancient symbols and there are many legends regarding their meaning.
Some say maori carvings such as Tiki came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. Tiki are also often depicted with webbed feet - suggesting a strong link to sea creatures.
Carvings such as Tiki are very respected by Maori, and seen as the teacher of all things. The wearer of this maori carving is therefore seen to possess clarity of thought, strength of character, loyalty, and great inner knowledge.
Maori Carvings also have special significance, as Pre-Colonial Maori had no written language, therefore tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept using fine arts and crafts - ranging from basket and cloth-weaving to complex bone carving. These artifacts were then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred objects or treasures, telling the history of maori tribes and taking on the spirits of past great leaders and warriors who had worn the bone carvings.
It is believed that maori carvings worn with respect or given and received with love take part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a powerful and great treasure.
Every Maori Carving purchased through us at NZ Pacific is presented with a braided or platted waxed braid cord, along with native flax bag woven to show the traditional styling and beauty of the maori carving. We can ship products to most countries including United States, UK, Canada, Australia, and the rest of the world.
Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling the meaning of the particular Maori Carving .
