Wooden Heru (comb) with Four Prongs - by Shayne O'Neill plate bowenite or serpentine found only

bowenite or serpentine found only in southern New Zealand

NZ Pounamu Double Twist

the God of the Forest

Individually crafted from Poplar Wood

80mm x 42mm x 7mm (tapered)

Wooden Heru (comb) with Four Prongs - by Shayne O'Neill plate bowenite or serpentine found onlyHeru (comb) by Shayne O'Neill Features two types of wood About the Heru: Heru were traditionally produced in varying shapes and sizes and were made from wood, and in some instances bone. These combs were highly valued as a personal heirloom and were handed down from one generation to the next. The combs were mostly decorative and held the ptikitiki (top knot) in place. When a comb was broken, it was placed in a swamp or a sacred place for safe keeping