Bone Heru

Manaia Heru Measurement:

170mm x 30mm 

- Beef Bone
- 4 Prong Heru
- Paua Shell Pieces

A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders.

Meaning:

The shape of this design is a Manaia, a creature with the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish. It acts as a guardian and protector, embodying the balance between the sky, earth and sea.

The Korus engraved inside the Manaia represent the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony. It is a powerful representation of renewal and change. 

Important Note:

Please note that you may not receive the exact heru pictured but it will be in the same design. Each heru is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.

Double Manaia Bone Heru Measurement:

170mm x 40mm

- Beef bone
- 4 prong heru
- Paua shell pieces

A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders.

Meaning:

The shape of this design is a Manaia, a creature with the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish. It acts as a guardian and protector, embodying the balance between the sky, earth and sea.

In both pieces there are two Manaias which can symbolise protection of one person for another and also protection from all directions for the wearer.

The Korus inside the Manaia represent the continuous movement of life, new begginings, new opportunities, growth and harmony. It is a powerful representation of renewal and change.

Important Note:

Please note that you may not receive the exact heru pictured but it will be in the same design. Each heru is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.

Hei Matau Bone Heru Measurement:

170mm 

- Beef bone
- 4 prong heru

A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders.

Meaning:

The shape of this design is a Hei Matau (Fish Hook) which symbolises strength, prosperity, good luck, and safe travels during journeys over water.

The Korus inside represent the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony, It is a powerful representation of renewal and change

Important Note:

Please note that you may not receive the exact heru pictured but it will be in the same design. Each heru is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.

Hei Matau Wooden Bone Heru Measurement:

160mm x 35mm

- Beef bone/ Wood
- 4 prong heru
- Paua shell pieces

A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders.

Meaning:

The shape of this design is a Hei Matau (Fish Hook) which symbolises strength, prosperity, good luck, and safe travels during journeys over water.

The Korus inside represents the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony, It is a powerful representation of renewal and change

Important Note:

Please note that you may not receive the exact heru pictured but it will be in the same design. Each heru is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.