Wooden Heru (comb) with Antler Inlay - by Shayne O'Neill honey bee and in some instance’s bone

and in some instance’s bone

just 7 cm in length

72mm x 8mm x 2mm

Whale Bone and Whale Tooth

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Wooden Heru (comb) with Antler Inlay - by Shayne O'Neill honey bee and in some instance’s boneHeru (comb) by Shayne O'Neill Wood with antler (deer) inlay About the Heru: Heru were traditionally produced in varying shapes and sizes and were made from wood, and in some instances bone. These combs were highly valued as a personal heirloom and were handed down from one generation to the next. The combs were mostly decorative and held the ptikitiki (top knot) in place. When a comb was broken, it was placed in a swamp or a sacred place for safe