Koru Manaia, a lucky wooden symbol from the Maori in New Zealand

The Koru represents the power of a fern leaf, which unfurls itself every year. It symbolizes the positive change of new life, purity and strength. It is also associated with strong connection and care for each other. The Koru is often combined with other symbols such as the Manaia. The Manaia is an ancient mythical creature with a bird's head, a human shape and a fish's tail. It therefore represents the elements air, earth and water. According to the Maoris, it is a holder of great spiritual energy and protector against evil. In the Koru Manaia logo, the bird's head on the koru represents this protective power. The name of the symbol Manaia has a personal spiritual meaning.