Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist

This 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.

Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.