Heru with Matau - Traditional Māori Hair Comb

Sands Carving Studio

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Traditional Māori 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.

This heru was carved by Naki Fehoko from bone and measures approximately 176 x 37 mm.


Collections: Naki Fehoko, The Archives

Category: Bone, Heru, Naki Fehoko

Type: General

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