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Heru

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

    bone comb (descriptive name)

  • Description

    This heru is made of bone and is worn and polished. The entire distal end is in the form of a head, with rauponga carving and geometric shapes cut out. There is some sealing wax near the mouth. The comb has three intact prongs that are circular in section and tapered at the tip. The others are missing.

  • Accession Number
    1934.124
  • Accession Date
    09 Apr 1934
  • Other Id

    20077.1 (ethnology)

    2246 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

Heru, 20077.1

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  • Last Update
    31 Mar 2023
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