Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Save the Kiwi Collection The Tui on Kowhai measures

The Tui on Kowhai measures approximately 700mm x 385mm (27 1/2" x 15 1/4")

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Care instructions: Daily airing will keep the lambskin fresh

with one end resting on the floor

where you will see traditional Maori dancers using the Poi

Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Save the Kiwi Collection The Tui on Kowhai measuresThis Maori Cow Bone Fish Hook Heru Comb has a pikorua, or double twist, as decoration. 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. This cow bone pikorua heru measures approximately 15. 5cm (6 1 8") long. The pikorua twist design has a spiritual meaning, one of unending love or friendship between two people or families.