Wood Bone Double Twist Engraved Heru with Paua - 162mm

Wood Bone Double Twist Engraved Heru with Paua.

The Twist depict two new shoots growing together, and represents the joining of two people in love or friendship for eternity.

This makes it a wonderful wedding or friendship gift.

The Twist can also relate to the joining of two peoples or cultures in peace.

Maori Heru Combs are commonly worn during kapa haka performances, as well as to dress up a pinned up hairdo.

Historically, Heru combs were traditionally worn by Maori to fasten their long hair into a top knot.

Heru indicated the rank of the wearer and were often carved from a single piece of wood, whale bone or were made of many individual wooden prongs intricately bound together.

Size Approx 162 H x 35mm W.

Prong Approx 105mm.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.