Meaning and symbols
Māori art including: carving, tattoo, weaving was used for both decorative purposes and storytelling. Carvings could honor key members of a tribe or their ancestors, while tattoos could also often represent family and heritage.
However many of the patterns or symbols can represent other more specific or sometimes more generic things.
Pakati: Dog skin cloak, representative of warriors/battles/courage and strength.
Hikuaua: Representative of Taranaki (a region of New Zealand) as well as prosperity, mackerel tail.
Unaunahi: Fish scales that represent abundance and health.
Ahu ahu mataroa: Shows talent and achievement in athleticism or sport and can also be representative of a new challenge.
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