Heru Parāoa - Traditional Whale Bone Hair Ornament

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Heru Parāoa - Traditional Whale Bone Hair OrnamentTraditionally heru were worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige. This heru was hand carved by Alex Sands from paroa (whale bone) and measures 84 x 40mm.

offering elegance and sophistication for any occasion

this simplified manaia form has whakapapa notches down one side to represent the ancestral connection

It is compassion and understanding

Tama-nui-te-rā and Hine-te-Marama

It measures 66mm by 25mm

They connect the the spirit of the shark and its ferocity and acknowledge it as abundant food source

This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from Totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

They measure approximately 340mm by 110mm

the potential and peace found in the whenua (land)

with the carver taking the form of the rei niho parāoa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration

This double-sided rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

This porohita was carved by Alex Sands from totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu