April 16, 2024
Mans Gold Maori Motif Ring.
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A mans 9ct yellow gold band ring in the traditional New Zealand Maori fish hook and plaited flax design. This is a very handsome and unusual ring - we also have a matching ladies ring in this category. They would make a wonderful set of wedding rings.The fish hook design is a Maori motif, literally shaped in the fashion of a traditional pre-European fish hook, the matau. The woven flax (raranga) effect on the side of the ring face echoes the traditional weaving of the Maori people - flax kete (bags) were woven for carrying the fish, and the whole is a symbol of always being provided for - a good luck symbol for ones journey through life. Just before the matua is a koru symbol - the curled new shoot of the ponga or silver fern tree. This symbolises moving forwards in life. The band width is 7mm (just over 1/4 inch), and the ring size is English fitting T - USA size 9.1/2 to 10. In new condition.
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