Manaia Heru Wheku The Roimata represents the journey

The Roimata represents the journey of life

protection and good luck

The Koru inside the tail symbolises the continuous movement of life

paua shell pieces

Manaia Heru Wheku The Roimata represents the journeyThis Bone Heru is 165mm x 40mm Beef bone 4 prong heru Paua shell pieces A heru is a Mori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. The shape of this design is a Manaia, the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish. A guardian and protector. The balance between the sky, earth and sea. The body of the manaia is shaped as a Pikorua Double twist which symbolises eternal love, eternal friendship, binding of 2 people or 2 cultures for