Wooden Heru (comb) with Deer Antler Feature - by Shayne O'Neill wedding present Maori myths tell how the

Maori myths tell how the first Maori came to New Zealand on the back of a whale

NZ Pounamu Tiki

aspirations and potentials

Pounamu blade is 3

Generally heard before they are seen

Wooden Heru (comb) with Deer Antler Feature - by Shayne O'Neill wedding present Maori myths tell how theHeru (comb) by Shayne O'Neill Wood with deer antler feature 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