Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb Inanga This hei toki was carved

This hei toki was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka black flower jade pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

Matau Manaia are contemporary forms that personify Tangaroa

they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tūpuna (ancestors)

This piece measures 25mm by 20mm

The handle has a semi-gloss finish

Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb Inanga This hei toki was carvedTraditional 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. Thi heru was carved by Finau Katoa from pilot whale jaw bone. It measures 235mm by 130mm and has a semi gloss finish.