Questions of Meaning and Symbols,

 Meaning and symbols

Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.

 

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ fish scales 

What does it represent?

→  abundance and health.

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ Ahu Ahu Mataroa  

What does it represent?

→ shows talent and achievement in athleticism or sport and can also be representative of a new challenge,

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ Whale teeth

What does it represent?

→ A tabua is a polished tooth of a sperm whale that is an important cultural item in Fijian society. They were traditionally given as gifts for atonement or esteem (called sevusevu), and were important in negotiations between rival chiefs.

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ Manaia

What does it represent?

→ The manaia is known as a spiritual guardian, 

 

What’s the name of this pattern? 

→ Hei Matau (fish hook)

What does it represent?

→ The Maori Symblos or meaning or Hei Matau, more commonly known as the fish hook symbolises prosperity. Maori use fish in many of their traditional food dishes.