Bone Heru #1 Manaia

Size approx: 19cm

Heru (ornamental combs) were traditionally used by Māori men to fasten their long hair, which was braided, up into topknots.  Heru indicated the rank of the wearer. 

Manaia considered a spiritual guardian protecting the wearer from evil. Traditionally with the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish, creating a balance of sky earth and water

Today the Heru are a popular adornment for celebrations including Weddings, Graduations and other milestones. 

Made in New Zealand 

Comes in a lovely giftbox