Heru Parāoa- Traditional Whale Bone Hair Ornament

Sands Carving Studio

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Traditionally heru are 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 heru was hand-carved by Alex Sands from parāoa (whale bone) and measures 128 x 38mm.


Collections: adornments, Alex Sands, Bone Carvings

Category: alex sands, Bone, Heru, Whale bone

Type: Heru/Comb