Black Maire Heru - Traditional Maori Comb

Sands Carving Studio

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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.

This Piece measures 142 x 36mm and was carved from black maire, a native tree of New Zealand

This piece was hand carved by Alex Sands.