Manaia Māori hair comb
Māori gifts are quite popular. Ornamental Māori comb (heru), manaia design. The manaia is a spiritual guardian and protects against evil. Popular Māori gifts.
$31.30 NZD
Approx $17.93 USD
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Description:
Manaia Māori hair comb
The Maori word for comb is 'heru'.Each heru (Māori comb) features a shapely rimu veneerboard body with head portion decorated both sides with contemporary Māori artwork. These beautiful Māori hair combs boast super fine details and are embellished with pāua inlay.
What is the meaning of manaia?
This heru features a manaia; a manaia is a spiritual guardian and protects against evil.What is the meaning of a heru?
The heru does not only have a functional purpose as a hair ornament; the heru also embodies deeper spiritual and cultural meanings- Connection to ancestors: Through traditional designs and materials that link wearers to their tūpuna (ancestors)
- Spiritual protection: Particularly through manaia designs that serve as guardians
- Cultural identity: As tangible expressions of Māori heritage and belonging
- A heru was often passed down through families as taonga (treasures)
Size Maori Manaia haircomb:
Approx.
140mm x 45mm
(3.94" x 1.77")