Large Maori Manaia Heru Comb Twist It can also be engraved

It can also be engraved to mark a special occasion

Massage a small quantity onto the affected areas as often as required

and the unfurling fern shoot (Koru) alongside

showing how the Manaia is a guardian over sky

and where the greenstone came from

Large Maori Manaia Heru Comb Twist It can also be engravedThis Maori Heru Hair Comb is on the large side, measuring approximately 15cm (6") long, 3. 3cm (1 1 4") wide, and having 4 teeth. The top is beautifully decorated in the shape of a Manaia, the Maori provider and protector over land, sea and air. Its traditionally bird like head has a native paua shell eye. Paua shell is New Zealand's native abalone, with irridescent shades of blue, green, pink and purple. The heru is made from beef bone. Traditionally