Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Maori Clothing and Accessories Within the outer circle of

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"Haere Mai" is the Maori "welcome" greeting

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Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Maori Clothing and Accessories Within the outer circle ofThis Maori Cow Bone Fish Hook Heru Comb has a pikorua, or double twist, as decoration. Heru indicated the rank of the wearer and were often carved from a single piece of wood, whale bone or were made of many individual wooden prongs intricately bound together. This cow bone pikorua heru measures approximately 15. 5cm (6 1 8") long. The pikorua twist design has a spiritual meaning, one of unending love or friendship between two people or families.