Fiona - Whakaruru
Added on July 13th, 2010
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Inspired by "Whakaruru"
Shelter, protection
The general figure of this design is a stylized manaia (the shell on top is the head, with the spiral forming the eye and the beak pointing to the right), shaped like a double spiral which symbolizes eternity and union.
The manaia itself is a symbol of balance and protection, a guardian angel.
Fiona requested this small design for her wrist, where the shell represents love, the shelt ...