Bone Heru heru Meaning: The Manaia symbolises a

Meaning: The Manaia symbolises a guardian and protector and the balance between the sky

Hand painted

This is also a symbol of protection from all directions for the wearer

Reference Code: BE127

Bone Heru heru Meaning: The Manaia symbolises aThis Beef Bone Heru is 170 175mm x 30mm. It is a 2 prong heru. A heru is a Mori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. Featuring a paua eye piece. A free gift box is included with purchase. Meaning: The shape of this design is a Manaia, a creature with the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish. It acts as a guardian and protector embodying the balance between the sky, earth and sea. The Manaia tail is a Hei Matau (Fish Hook)