helu
Kupu whakaahua: Helu, comb. Helu tuaniu, coconut mnidrib comb. This comb is made of processed coconut midribs, lashed together with strand of fibre to form comb. Coloured beads (blue, yellow and white) are added to form pattern. This style of helu is used in decorative manner rather than to 'comb' out hair.
Kohinga: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1931.363Rā Tāpiringa: 1931Kupu whakaahua: Helu, comb. Helu tuaniu, coconut mnidrib comb. This comb is made of processed coconut midribs, lashed together with strand of fibre to form comb. Coloured beads (blue, yellow…