Koru - The unfurling fern frond

 

Estimated Value: 100
Starting Bid: 30
Bid Increment: 5
Donated by: Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development

Description:

Koru - The unfurling fern frond Ka hinga atu he tete-kura , ka-ara-mai he tete-kura (as one fern frond (person) dies, one is born to take it's place) It is a green glass (heavy glass) koru. The primary meaning of the koru is "birth", "re-growth" and "re-generation". The Koru represents growth, life, peace and tranquility. It symbolises, sustainability, Taonga Tuku Iho - the passing of life, information and resources from one generation to the next.