The Greenstone Pendant Meanings - NZ Pocket Guide
WEBWhat are the Meanings Behind Greenstone Pendants? Pounamu, more commonly known as jade or greenstone, is a stone mostly found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. This precious stone has been used for hundreds of years by the New Zealand Maori in tools, weapons and jewellery.
4 Maori Symbol Necklaces and Their Meanings - Owlcation
WEBNov 29, 2023 · These are the koru (spiral), tiki (human-like figure), matau (hook), and pikorua (twist). The Maori Koru Symbol. Koru is the Maori word for the unfurling fern frond of New Zealand's silver fern. Both the symbol as the baby fern are characterized by an inward, circular or spiral shape.
Exploring Maori Culture: 15 Symbols and Their Deep Meanings
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Let’s explore the meanings behind some of these symbols, their origins and the tales they tell. 1. Koru (Spiral) Maori Spiral Necklace. Check price here. The Koru is an important symbol in Māori culture, inspired by the spiral of a new fern leaf. It stands for fresh starts, growth, and life’s cycles.
New Zealand Greenstone: All Symbols and Meanings - RAW Tribe
WEBNew Zealand greenstone, or Pounamu, pendants have a variety of symbols and meanings. Let's have a look at what all symbols means.
Pounamu Meanings & Designs - Mountain Jade NZ
WEBOur greenstone designs are steeped in meaning and inspired by the art, culture, and beauty of New Zealand. Many pounamu meanings stem from historical accounts of Māori life and the rich mythological and spiritual beliefs that Māori hold.
Maori Necklaces - MAORI SOURCE
WEBFor centuries, the Maori of New Zealand have been carving and wearing beautiful unique necklaces. Their various shapes have symbolism that can be important to the wearer. These distinctive shapes are rarely seen anywhere else in the world and have spiritual significance for the Maori.
11 Maori Symbols: A Complete Guide - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 30, 2023 · Each symbol, such as the Koru, Manaia, Tiki, Hei-tiki, Pikorua, Moko, Matau, Paua Shell, and Kahurangi Blue Stone, carries its own unique meaning and represents different aspects of Maori heritage. By understanding and appreciating these symbols, we can gain a better understanding of Maori culture and history.
5 New Zealand Greenstone Necklaces & Their Meanings
WEBMar 5, 2021 · More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love, and harmony. There are many different designs that Greenstone necklaces are carved, here are 5 of the most popular designs you can find.
Hei Tiki Meaning | New Zealand Pounamu Meanings & Designs
WEBNew Zealand Flower Jade Hei Tiki Wearable Sculpture. Tiki is the chief son of Ranginui and Papatūānuku (the Sky Father and Earth Mother). Some believe that Hei Tiki (Tiki pendants) serve as dwelling places for ancestral spirits, or act as vessels for gods and supernatural beings.
Traditional Pendants and their Meanings - Garth Wilson Jade, …
WEBDiscover the meanings behind the different traditional Maori pounamu jade greenstone pendants and carvings. Shop online with Garth Wilson Jade.