Bone Manaia Hook Heru - Large

Size (mm): 150 L x 35 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 Hook shape is good for catching good fortune and for safe travel over water. The Manaia is a symbol of protection and acts as a guardian against evil