Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb Inanga The Poi Āwhiowhio is a

The Poi Āwhiowhio is a small gourd with holes attached to a string and twirled to create a bird-like sound

This hei toki was carved by Jeremy Walsh from chatoyant tangiwai sourced from Anita Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tūpuna (ancestors)

This piece was hand carved by Raymond Stokes

The handle has a semi-gloss finish

Heru Parāoa - Whale Bone Comb Inanga The Poi Āwhiowhio is aTraditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre European heru were a symbol of mana and prestige. Thi heru was carved by Finau Katoa from pilot whale jaw bone. It measures 235mm by 130mm and has a semi gloss finish.