Fantail Koru Engraved Bone Heru - 160mm

Fantail Koru Engraved Bone Heru.

Fantail (Pīwakawaka).

The spiral is a Koru, represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world.

It also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a strong sense of re growth or new beginnings.

The Koru is also often associated with nurturing so when interlocked with others is frequently used to represent the strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family.

This unique Heru (ornamental comb) is handmade from bone. It has four teeth.

Topknot tradition.

Māori men traditionally kept long hair that was oiled and sometimes braided and dressed upon their heads in elaborate topknots.

Size Approx 160 H x 32mm W.

Prong 80mm.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.