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[[Image:Koru Unfurling.JPG|thumb|right|A fern frond unfurling]] |
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[[Image:AirNZ Koru.jpg|thumb|The koru as used by Air New Zealand]] |
[[Image:AirNZ Koru.jpg|thumb|The koru as used by Air New Zealand]] |
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The '''koru''' ([[Māori language|Māori]] for "loop"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?dictionaryKeywords=koru&n=1 |title=Māori dictionary |author=John C. Moorfield |year=2010 |work=Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index |publisher=Te Whanake |accessdate=14 March 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722081807/http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?dictionaryKeywords=koru&n=1 |archivedate=22 July 2011 |df= }}</ref>) is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling [[Cyathea dealbata|silver fern]] frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/maori-creation-traditions/1/1 |title=Māori creation traditions |author=Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal |date=March 4, 2009 |work=Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand |publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga |accessdate=14 March 2010}}</ref> It is an integral symbol in [[Māori people|Māori]] art, [[bone carving|carving]] and [[tattoo]]s. The circular shape of the koru helps to convey the idea of perpetual movement while the inner coil suggests a return to the point of origin.{{ |
The '''koru''' ([[Māori language|Māori]] for "loop"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?dictionaryKeywords=koru&n=1 |title=Māori dictionary |author=John C. Moorfield |year=2010 |work=Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index |publisher=Te Whanake |accessdate=14 March 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722081807/http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?dictionaryKeywords=koru&n=1 |archivedate=22 July 2011 |df= }}</ref>) is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling [[Cyathea dealbata|silver fern]] frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/maori-creation-traditions/1/1 |title=Māori creation traditions |author=Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal |date=March 4, 2009 |work=Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand |publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga |accessdate=14 March 2010}}</ref> It is an integral symbol in [[Māori people|Māori]] art, [[bone carving|carving]] and [[tattoo]]s. The circular shape of the koru helps to convey the idea of perpetual movement while the inner coil suggests a return to the point of origin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/maori-creation-traditions/1/1 |title=Māori creation traditions |author=Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal |date=March 4, 2009 |work=Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand |publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga |accessdate=14 March 2010}}</ref> |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Revision as of 09:11, 22 January 2018
The koru (Māori for "loop"[1]) is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.[2] It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattoos. The circular shape of the koru helps to convey the idea of perpetual movement while the inner coil suggests a return to the point of origin.[3]
Overview
Koru is the integral central motif of symbolic, seemingly-abstract kowhaiwhai designs, traditionally used to decorate Maori wharenui (meeting houses). There are numerous semi-formal designs, representing different features of the natural world.[4]
A koru design (based on the ngaru kowhaiwhai pattern) is used in a stylised form as the logo of Air New Zealand and as an iconic symbol of New Zealand flora. Air New Zealand also uses it for its club. Friedensreich Hundertwasser based his koru flag for New Zealand on the symbol, and it also formed the basis for a notable series of artworks by Gordon Walters. The koru swirls are also reminiscent of the Tomoe symbol in Japan.[5] The New Zealand national korfball team is nicknamed The Korus.
References
- ^ John C. Moorfield (2010). "Māori dictionary". Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index. Te Whanake. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal (March 4, 2009). "Māori creation traditions". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal (March 4, 2009). "Māori creation traditions". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ Wison, Kemera "Whakairo" Maori Carving - Reading Kowhaiwhai," maori.org.nz. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Koru Cross".