Toitū te Tiriti Pukapuka Rātaka
Rahi/Size: 21(H) x 14.5cm(L)
Rauemi/Material: PU Leather Cover, Lined paper
Product Description: A5 vintage style journal with magnetic closure, side pen holder and bookmark with dated pages.
Kōrero - Story: Toitū te Tiriti - to Support and Honour the Treaty
Tāniko - Niho Taniwha & Pātiki pattern, miniature version derived from Pā Harakeke design attributed to
te Whānau, te Awhinatia me te Manaakitanga ia tātou katoa
Translation
Toitū te Tiriti - Support / Honour the Treaty, Tāniko - Finger Weave / Pattern found on borders of cloaks
Niho Taniwha - Traditional Māori pattern found in Tāniko and Tukutuku (ornamental lattice work) often depicted as a series of triangular shapes representing lineage & connection to the Gods & symbolises guardianship, strength & unity
Pātiki - Traditional Māori pattern, the shape is based on the lozenge or diamond shape of the flounder (flat fish) symbolising hospitality, to provide for
Pā Harakeke - Flax Bush / Generations, a metaphor used to represent family
Te Whānau, te Awhinatia me te Manaakitanga ia tātou katoa - To support & show kindness towards each other
Whero - Red
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