It is interesting some of the “fiddlehead comments” I have received on and off wall – it is a pity there aren’t more around Prince George. I think there are in a few more shady, south facing, damp locations, but even still, the fiddle heads will be small given our northern location. Actually, fiddleheads are no joke. Not only are they absolutely stunning and beautif
ul to me, there is a lot of meaning behind what they symbolize. Chirtie pointed out the Fibonacci sequence, and I will mention their symbolism in New Zealand art – which I am more familiar with. Fiddleheads are the fern fronds all bundled up before they open (unfolding). Deep in the native forests of New Zealand it is like literally “fiddlehead heaven” (which is probably close to mine…lol). The fiddlehead is a central figure in Maori art (also known as “koru”) symbolizing new life, purity, peace, and the strength of relationships - powerful. The symbols are also on the back of Air New Zealand (two fiddleheads unfolding in a stylized position); tattoos; carvings; and what
many believe to be a secondary flag of New Zealand, the “koru flag" (featured right), etc. etc. Fiddlehead curves have inspired so much more than I feel the need to embarrass myself and inform you all about!
ul to me, there is a lot of meaning behind what they symbolize. Chirtie pointed out the Fibonacci sequence, and I will mention their symbolism in New Zealand art – which I am more familiar with. Fiddleheads are the fern fronds all bundled up before they open (unfolding). Deep in the native forests of New Zealand it is like literally “fiddlehead heaven” (which is probably close to mine…lol). The fiddlehead is a central figure in Maori art (also known as “koru”) symbolizing new life, purity, peace, and the strength of relationships - powerful. The symbols are also on the back of Air New Zealand (two fiddleheads unfolding in a stylized position); tattoos; carvings; and what 
many believe to be a secondary flag of New Zealand, the “koru flag" (featured right), etc. etc. Fiddlehead curves have inspired so much more than I feel the need to embarrass myself and inform you all about!
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Thanks so much for explaining that, Matthew! I'm actually going to New Zealand for a month in December, so I'll have to keep an eye out for fiddleheads and see if my hosts know anything about them! And now when I go on the plane with my best friend, I can look all smart when I tell her what the Air New Zealand symbol means, haha.
Hey Matthew! Thank you for your insights about fiddleheads and Maori culture, I enjoyed hearing about the symbolism. 'Martians' (Arians) unite...
Lol, I don't like the word - Fiddlehead. I much prefer its proper name which is Pikopiko. Though Im kinda laughing at the way you say "Fiddlehead heaven".
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