Black Maire Heru - Traditional Māori Hair Ornament

Sands Carving Studio

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Traditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige.

This taonga measures 127 x 40mm and was carved from black maire, a native tree of Aotearoa New Zealand.

This taonga was hand-carved by Alex Sands.