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Maori arts
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Welcome to Maoriwares.com. Spoil your self today by walking down the road wearing an authentic Maori design no one else will have. Simply click on the design you like and you will see the products it is available with...

Angelic

Angelic
Many gods and goddesses lived in the upper realms of the heavens. according to Maori mythlogy.The following designs represents some of these.

Design Label

Design Label
The Tiki Design lable is your garantee of the genuine article. Check out the rest of these designs on www.maoridesign.com
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Birds

Birds
The manu (bird) typified freedom peace and adventure and had a well known presence with in Maori story telling from magical spells to incantations.

Tattoos

Tattoos
World renown are Maori tattoos but known appropriately in New Zealand as Moko, seen on singers such as Robbie Williams and Ben Harper. Used to tell a persons rank, genealogy, skills and abilities

Warrior

Warrior
Known for their strength and determination. The Maori warrior both women and men typified the fearless fighting spirit

Starsigns

Starsigns
Unique and original. The twelve star signs of the zodiac created using Maori design. Check your one out.

Serpent

Serpent
Like the mythical dragon, The serpent (Taniwha) played an important role in Maoridom. Represented as the fiery spirit and creative power. Chiefs were depicted as Taniwha seen as a mark of respect.

Reptile lizard

Reptile lizard
Mokomoko ( lizard ) share a very special place in Maori mythology. Seen as a magical and powerful omen the lizard is said to be able to change its shape.

Ocean

Ocean
Tangaroa is the god of the sea.The children of Tangaroa are those that live in the ocean. Featured in this section are some of them who inhabit the ocean floor.

Symbolic

Symbolic
The Hei tiki is the sacred talisman symbolised power and energy.
Very important in the daily life of the Maori from giving birth to a child ,taking care of the family to good fortune

Family

Family
Important to the tribe was the Family (whanau) and extended members
The (whanau) far-no represented the nucleus for health growth and wellbeing. Knowledge was passed down from the elders to the child

Insects

Insects
Tane the god of the forest set about creating his own domain in the form of trees, birds, insects and other living things. Insects have their place in the world of the Maori mythology

Horses

Horses
In This section will feature horses such as pegusus and unicorn designs. These are just a sample of what you find on www.maoridesigns.com

Car number plates

Car number plates
Specially designed Maori Car number plates. Created using both traditional and contemporary designs from Aotearoa New Zealand.
 Large Poster
Large Poster
$24.99


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