Erena - Maori dream
Added on November 3rd, 2009
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Inspired by "Maori dream"
Life, essence
Melanie requested a Maori tattoo after being fascinated by the Maori culture during a trip to New Zealand.
This design combines some of the main traditional motifs and patterns: the Koru, or fern bud, which symbolizes a new beginning, Matau, or fish-hook, which symbolizes prosperity and protection during sea voyages, Mangotipi, the white-pointed shark, symbolizing adaptability, and the ...