Heru paraoa / comb (Waikato)
Production date
Pre 1900
Description
Whalebone was rare and highly prized in Maaori society. It was often used as a material in the production of taonga or treasures that were handed down through the generations. This large unusual heru paraoa / whalebone hair comb has stylised incised designs based on koru forms and is thought to be from the Waikato region.
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Object detail
95mm (teeth)
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