Wooden Heru (comb) with Antler Inlay - by Shayne O'Neill honey bee the shortest museum examples are

the shortest museum examples are around 22cm and the longest just over 65cm

Whale Bone and Whale Tooth

and in some instance’s bone

found only in southern New Zealand

Width 15cm

Wooden Heru (comb) with Antler Inlay - by Shayne O'Neill honey bee the shortest museum examples areHeru (comb) by Shayne O'Neill Wood with antler (deer) inlay 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