This Maori Bone Fish Hook Heru Comb is a beautiful piece of carving.
At the top is an intricately carved Maori Fish Hook (matau), with surface carving and a paua shell trim.
Paua is New Zealand's native abalone shell, with irridescent shades of blue, green, pink and purple.
The paua shell is a lovely contrast to the creamy cow bone.
The heru has 4 prongs and measures approximately 15cm (6") long.
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.
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Shipping Times during Covid-19
Currently (January 2021), Airmail to Australia and the USA is taking about 5 weeks, and Airmail to the UK and Europe is taking 6-7 weeks. Airmail to South America is at least 8 weeks, and allow up to 12 weeks.
Economy Courier and Express Courier are up to 10 working days worldwide.
As always, we do not guarantee Airmail or Courier shipping times, as they are beyond our control.
Courier shipping times within New Zealand are approximately one working day to the North Island, 2 working days to the South Island (with an overnight option available at a different price), and up to 3 days to rural areas.
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Maori Bone Fish Hook Heru Comb with Paua Trim
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