Koru

From Wikipedia: The koru is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace in the Maori language.

We have a fern tree in our backyard and it sent out a new frond this week.  It is strangely appealing and repulsive to me.  It kind of reminds me of an alien life form or something.

The koru shape is found all around NZ.

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In jewelry

 

 In glass sculpture