Hei Tiki - Ngarino Ellis on Maaori body adornment - The Big Idea
2004年11月18日 · Over 1,200 years Maaori styles of personal adornment have adapted with the changes in our culture. The early forms strongly paralleled those in the Pacific, such as kaoma, breastplates, and rei niho, whale's teeth pendants, and with the discovery of pounamu came a range of innovative designs, including the hei matau and the hei tiki.
Understanding Maori Symbols and Their Meaning
2022年10月8日 · The hei tiki is a traditional Maori symbol that has been passed down through the generations. It is an object of great significance to the Maori people and holds deep spiritual meaning. The hei tiki, also known as ‘tiki pendant’ or ‘pounamu necklace’, represents fertility and prosperity and can be worn for protection against evil forces.
Maori Design Meanings - The Bone Art Place
Hei-Matau: These very stylised fish hooks represent strength, prosperity,abundance, fertility and a great respect for the sea. It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water so is often worn by travelers.
Maori Carvings: Spiritual Meanings & Origins | StudySmarter
Maori carvings, known as "whakairo," are a rich art form integral to the indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand, showcasing intricate designs and symbolic motifs that often tell stories of ancestry, tribal identity, and spirituality.
The Maori Whakairo: Wood Carvings And Sacred Art
Maori whakairo encompasses a wide range of designs, each with its own significance. The amo represents the prow of a waka and symbolizes leadership and strength. Hei tiki, a human-like figure with a carved pendant, is a symbol of fertility and protection.
The Māori Hei Tiki: Cultural Artifact and Symbol of Protection
The Māori Hei Tiki is a revered cultural artifact of the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. This small, intricately carved pendant is characterized by its humanoid form, with a large head and small body, often depicted with hands resting on the stomach.
Ruatepupuke hei tiki – Whakairo – Māori carving - Te Ara: The ...
This modern hei tiki (god figure) represents Ruatepupuke, who is said to have introduced carving to Aotearoa. The hei tiki holds a poupou (carved post). It was made in 2009 from cattle bone, with pāua-shell and goat-horn decorations, by Stacy Gordine (of Ngāti Porou). Celebrated carvers Pine and Hōne Taiapa were Gordine's great-great-uncles.
Messini Palace Heitiki sculpture – HAPA
This colourful Hei Tiki sculpture is handmade by textile artist Messini Palace, and represents the human form and our ancestors. Many believe that the Hei Tiki form represents Tiki the "first human", and other believe that the Hei Tiki represents Hine-te-iwaiwa - a wahine ancestor associated with fertility.
Awhi Awhi Mai - Toi Māori Aotearoa - Māori Arts News Zealand
For Hapi, whakairo was something that never went away. Today Hapi enjoys expressing his creativity through clay and ceramic works. He often uses clay to mould what he has envisioned in his dreams, creating unique sculptures that each hold characteristics of their own.
HEI TIKI WHAKAATA 2020 Exhibition Info – Kura Gallery: Maori and New ...
Hei Tiki Whakaata 2020 showcases a collection of high quality tiki handcrafted by carvers across Aotearoa. This is the second annual showing held at Kura Gallery and will continue to grow as a cornerstone of culture for years to come.