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Heru

human history
  • Common Name
    comb
    body adornments / ornaments
  • Other Name

    wooden comb (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Made from wood, this composite comb is secured in two places with cotton. The heru is very worn and deteriorated, with some loss to the teeth, which are flat and tapered at the point. There are five intact teeth.

  • Accession Number
    1964.27
  • Accession Date
    1964
  • Other Id

    37319 (ethnology)

    2421 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

Heru, 37319

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  • Last Update
    31 Mar 2023

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