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Heart of life, Maori ring in sterling silver
"Heart of Life" is inspired by the Manuah motif, originating from the Maori tribes of Polynesia and traditionally used in their tattoos, this ring embodies the richness of Maori culture.
The Manuah, also known as "koru," means "heart" and symbolizes the journey of life. It is the main line that outlines the tattoo, depicting the past stages and future aspirations of the wearer. The term "koru" evokes growth, renewal, and harmony, referring to the unfurling fern whose stem gradually unfolds. It is a powerful symbol of transformation and connection with nature.
In Maori tradition, the lines of the Manuah follow those of the skin, thus tracing the life path of the tattooed individual. This dialogue between the individual and the tattoo artist is essential to reflect life stages, journey, and time spent on Earth authentically.
The "Heart of Life" ring captures this deep symbolism by reproducing the main lines of the Manuah, accompanied by spiral secondary lines reminiscent of the koru. It evokes the art of tattooing of the Pacific peoples while offering a contemporary and elegant interpretation.
For those passionate about Maori symbols or who admire their artistic tradition, this ring becomes a powerful symbol, an expression of philosophy and connection with the deepest elements of human existence.
Metal: sterling silver.
Width of the band: 8mm.
Manufacturing time: 5 business days.
Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.
The ring thickness on the model is 1mm.
Important: depending on your finger size, the solder at the back of your ring will show an interruption in the pattern with a plain vertical and in order to keep an overall harmony. Each rind is custom made and each finish will also be custom made (please refer to the example picture at the end of the photo series).
As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).
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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.
By Emmanuelle Guyon.
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