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Kaperua
From the Tai Rawhiti
From the Tai Rawhiti
This pattern represents things doubled.
Koiri
From the Tai Rawhiti
From the Tai Rawhiti
This pattern means to flourish.
Mangopare
From Aotearoa.
From Aotearoa.
This design comes from the hammerhead shark and represents strength and power.
Mangotipi
From Mataatua, Tuhoe.
From Mataatua, Tuhoe.
This design comes from the white pointer shark.
Ngaru
From Ngati Kahungunu
From Ngati Kahungunu
This design represents the cutting of the waves when the waka travelled.
Patiki
From Pare Hauraki
From Pare Hauraki
The design represents the Patiki or flounder. It is a symbol of hospitality. Another version of this design can be found in the Tukutuku section of the slide show.
Puhoro
From Te Arawa
From Te Arawa
This design represents speed, swiftness and agility.
