Large Maori Manaia Heru Comb Twist Just one aspect of its

Just one aspect of its singing "vocabulary" is available to you by squeezing this Tui Plush Toy

showing how the Manaia is a guardian over sky

The Haehae pattern is the rows of carved ridges

so you get a hardwearing sole and the cosiest of toes

Large Maori Manaia Heru Comb Twist Just one aspect of itsThis Maori Heru Hair Comb is on the large side, measuring approximately 15cm (6") long, 3. 3cm (1 1 4") wide, and having 4 teeth. The top is beautifully decorated in the shape of a Manaia, the Maori provider and protector over land, sea and air. Its traditionally bird like head has a native paua shell eye. Paua shell is New Zealand's native abalone, with irridescent shades of blue, green, pink and purple. The heru is made from beef bone. Traditionally