This beautiful Heru has been carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, displaying wonderful patterning and distinctive rich green tones. A stylish and functional piece, perfect for securing a bun or top knot.
Heru- used by Maori to fasten long hair into a top knot. These also identified the rank of the wearer and were usually carved from a single piece of whale bone or wood and on occasion decorated with paua shell.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. It comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used for jewellery purposes.
Hand carved by Kristal Thompson
Size 145mm long x 10mm wide x 8mm thick
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