Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb
$16,641.00
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 235mm by 130mm and has a semi- gloss finish.
