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Heru - Cow Bone CombTraditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre European heru were a symbol of mana and prestige. This heru was carved by Finau Katoa from cow bone. It measures 145mm by 47mm and has a semi gloss finish.

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symbolising the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā

It measures 73mm in diameter

The heart represents the wisdom of emotion

It measures 82mm by 40mm

Identical in form to mere pounamu

This antiqued bone manaia pouwhenua was hand-carved and finished by master carver and artist Yuri Terenyi

symbolize the form of the first human and serve as revered gifts

This pair measures 20mm by 28mm with sterling silver fittings

This Piece was carved by Alex Sands and John Mayo and emasures 40 x 18 x 4mm

It features a Koru carved from Kauri Gum and is embellished with a pounamu bale

Originally post-colonial tools traded to Māori