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Traditional vintage Māori Waka Huia, a carved wooden treasure or feather box from New Zealand.
Crafted from native timbers showing …
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Traditional vintage Māori Waka Huia, a carved wooden treasure or feather box from New Zealand.
Crafted from native timbers showing carved sweeping curves and spirals. Elongated, canoe-inspired oval shape raised on small feet. Finished with figurative handles showing spiritual guardians with abalone inlaid eyes.
Historically these were suspended from the rafters of a house, these sacred containers absorbed the mana (spiritual life force) of the items and people associated with them.
Measures 20 1/4" long x 5" x 4 1/2" tall, including handle
Excellent condition, shows minor scuffs and nicks in wood, as photographed.
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- Dimensions
- 20.25ʺW × 5ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Tribal
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Abalone
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition, shows minor scuffs and nicks in wood, as photographed. Excellent condition, shows minor scuffs and nicks in wood, as photographed. less
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