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  • Ingoa Kē

    helu (Tongan)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    Helu. Comb. Helu (comb) or helu tu'aniu (coconut midrib comb) as they are commonly referred to, are ornamental combs which are worn by females in Tonga. They are a popular personal adornment amongst Tongan women and girls alike, and rose to popularity in the 18th century. Helu are primarily made from tu'aniu (coconut midrib), bound with pulu'i niu (coconut husk) and decorated with beads.

    Helu can also be made from other materials such as wood and tortoise shell and are ornately carved. This helu is made from tu'aniu and has been decoratively lashed with black and brown pulu'i niu, there is a thick lashed section and then above this are smaller lashed motifs.

  • Wāhi
    Tonga/Pacific
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    Unknown
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    14723.6 (ethnology)

    L8 (Edge-Partington)

  • Wāhanga

    Pacific

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