- Maori pattern - the tip of a spear
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The spearheads can be seen on almost every Polynesian tattoo design. The symbol stands for courage and struggle. They are usually used in combination with other symbols to convey certain meanings. For example, a band of spearheads and a band of Enata symbols by its side means victory over the opponent.
- Polynesian Tattoos - Maori Pattern Shark Teeth
Shark teeth stand for protection, leadership, power, savagery, adaptability, etc. In Polynesian legends, sharks also represent the god of the Polynesians. Its authoritarian charisma make the shark motif very popular. It can be used to fill gaps or to frame certain areas and also the whole tattoo. The triangles can taper to any point, i.e. they can be designed to be equilateral or isosceles.
- Polynesian Tattoo Symbols - Lizard (or Gecko) Meaning
In Polynesian culture, lizards and geckos are considered to be manifestations of the gods with the name Moko (this is also the name of the face tattoo in Maori culture). This creature can talk to the gods, observe the world beyond, bring happiness. In Maori culture it is believed that the lizard protects against evil and disease.