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Kirituhi Skin Tattoo
Mauri Ora Life Force
Whakairo Māori carving
Tā Moko Traditional Māori Tattooing
Māori Indigenous people of New Zealand
Kowhaiwhai Māori scroll paintings (painted form of Māori art)
Koru The basic element used in kowhaiwhai
Pitau The basic element used in kowhaiwhai
He Tohu In reference to graphic design it is a logo
Ngangara A lizard
Taniwha Mythical monster
Huia Native bird of New Zealand
Kahu Native hawk of New Zealand
Pūrerehua Butterfly
Manaia Bird like creature,symbol of duality.
He kākano Seed or seed of life
He Ika Fish