Heru (ornamental comb)
1500 / 1800
wood, pāua (abalone shell)
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
A wooden comb with carved decorative elements and inlaid pāua shell is presented against a black background. The comb has a rounded top and a series of fine teeth. ME007851 Gift of The Imperial Institute, 1955
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