Large Heru with Manaia design

180 L x 38 W. 

Each piece is individually carved, so variations in colour do occur.

A Heru is a traditional ornamental comb of the Māori of New Zealand.

They were carved from a solid piece of either wood or whalebone.

This item is carved from Cattle/Beef Bone

They were used by men to fasten their long hair up into top knots.

The Manaia is a symbol of protection and acts as a guardian against evil