Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Maori Clothing and Accessories The twist design (pikorua) represents

The twist design (pikorua) represents two fern shoots growing together

"Haere Mai" is the Maori "welcome" greeting

It can be silver or gold

the Maori symbol of peace and tranquility

or give it as a 21st birthday gift or for some other special occasion

Maori Bone Heru Comb with Pikorua Double Twist Maori Clothing and Accessories The twist design (pikorua) representsThis Maori Cow Bone Fish Hook Heru Comb has a pikorua, or double twist, as decoration. Heru indicated the rank of the wearer and were often carved from a single piece of wood, whale bone or were made of many individual wooden prongs intricately bound together. This cow bone pikorua heru measures approximately 15. 5cm (6 1 8") long. The pikorua twist design has a spiritual meaning, one of unending love or friendship between two people or families.