Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb

Sands Carving Studio

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

Thi heru was carved by Finau Katoa from pilot whale jaw bone. It measures 170mm by 70mm and has a semi- gloss finish.


Collections: adornments, Finau Katoa, HERU

Category: Finau Katoa, Heru, new, New Arrivals, Parāoa, Whale bone

Type: Heru