About Hei-Pikorua: The Double Twist or Crossover Carving Symbolizes the Joining or Bonding of Friendship (Interwoven Lives Are Represented By Keeping a Special Friendship Extra Close to Your Heart). The Double Twist Infinity Loop is Derived From the Māori Language, Piko (To Bend, Curve) and Rua (Be Two, Both) To Create This Māori Double Twist "Eternal Bond of Friendship" Tahei (Necklace Adornment). Māori Double Twists Depict Two New Fern Shoots Growing Together Intertwined; This Can Be Interpreted to Mean the Joining of Two Individuals, Two Peoples/Cultures In a Loving and/or Friendly Relationship For Eternity, The Never-Ending Flow of Energy Representing Close Relationships and Harmony With Life. It Tells of How The Strengths of the Bond of Friendship, Loyalty and Love Will Last Forever. From Time-to-Time Individuals (Friends, Loved Ones) Sometimes Separate or Move Away From Each Other to Pursue Their Own Life Journeys. Yet, One Day Their Paths Will Cross Again, Always Keeping Them United For Eternity. The Twist With Its Crisscross Form Represents the Many Paths of Life and Love and as Such is Regarded By the Māori People as the Original Eternity Symbol.