Pounamu Shapes & Meanings

Hei tiki

Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. They provide a tangible link to the Tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward.

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Hei Toki

Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning.

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Rei Puta

Whales are highly regarded Tūpuna(ancestor) to Māori. Rei parāoa (sperm whale teeth) were only worn by leaders who had the mana (prestige) to do so.

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Hei matau

The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners.

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pikorua

The pikorua embodies the universal principle of duality and balance. Its intertwined form symbolizes the interconnectedness of opposing force.

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Manaia

With the beak of the bird, the body of a serpent and the tale of the whale, the manaia spans over all realms physical and spiritual.

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porohita

Porohita symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-marama, the sun and the moon.

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Koru

Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represent the growth, transformation, potential, and peace found on whenua (land).

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roimata

Traditionally made from worn-down pounamu adzes or tools, roimata are a way of remembering our history and tūpuna (ancestors).

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pekapeka

The name of the pekapeka comes from the native bat of Aotearoa, which, with its two wings, represents balance.

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