Many legends belonging to the cultural heritage of the Maori explain the meaning of symbols like the matau and koru. This however does not count for the tiki symbol. The tiki is one of the most mysterious symbols in Maori (and Polynesian) culture. No one is absolutely sure about its exact meaning.
Some say the tiki resmbles the human fetus. Most experts agree the tiki resembles fertility. The legend of tiki also refers to this. Tiki, being the first man on the earth, originating from the stars created his wife from his own reflection. Variations of the legend are about Tiki being the Polynesian god , the creator of life.
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