Small Hook The koru is derived from

The koru is derived from the fern frond

the koru also portrays a relationship between husband and wife or a parent and a child

and new beginnings

Some also wear a tiki necklace because it is considered a good luck charm

Small Hook The koru is derived from33cm x 21cm The matau or fishhook represents prosperity. For the Maori people, a fishhook is a valuable tool because they rely on the sea to survive. In fact, the majority of the food they eat came from the sea. For this reason, the fishhook was used to symbolize prosperity or abundance, and Maori people attributed the abundance to Tangaroa, the god of the sea. Aside from prosperity, the matau also symbolizes safe travel. The reason is because of its