{"product_id":"path-of-life-heru","title":"PATH OF LIFE HERU","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Container_bepvq_2 _Container-fullscreen_bepvq_37\" data-polaris-layer=\"true\" data-polaris-overlay=\"true\" id=\"WOOOOOOOOOOT\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Modal_bepvq_41 _Modal-fullscreen_bepvq_92\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\":rijm:\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_BodyWrapper_1doaz_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Body_1doaz_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewContainer_gdz3i_1 _SideSpace_gdz3i_10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewSidebar_gdz3i_44\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MediaDetailsPanel_nc62d_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePATH OF LIFE HERU\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable work of art - beautifully designed and faultlessly carved.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis is a piece to use! It is a fully functional hair comb (heru) and can be worn as your favourite comb, or displayed as a beautiful piece of contemporary art. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand made in New Zealand by Tonijae Brockway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE HERU - heru are an ornamental comb that were traditionally worn by māori men to secure hair tied into a topknot. The topknots were decorated with feathers and held together with the heru, which also served to indicate the rank of the wearer. Traditionally they were carved from wood, or from whalebone. We have attached a photo of a lithograph (courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull library) showing a traditional heru worn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATH OF LIFE HERU\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large comb carved from a gorgeous, single piece of Bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very tactile piece. It is beautiful to hold with a silky smooth finish. Tonijae has perfectly executed this gorgeous work of art. The finish accentuates the depth of the bone, and his stain provides a fantastic contrast, allowing the variation in colours to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATH OF LIFE HERU\u003c\/strong\u003e - a remarkable carving and a very bold piece of tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe suggest you take a look at the video to appreciate the artistry of this exquisite piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can also provide this on a plaited and adjustable cord if you would like to wear it as a large pendant - very striking!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary Express Shipping is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonijae Brockway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBone and Stained Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155mm (6\") long; 37mm (1.4\") wide at top\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67965550166248,"sku":"NZPTJ106","price":377.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Tj106_9.jpg?v=1793130441","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-gb\/products\/path-of-life-heru","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}