Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books Size guide:

Size guide:

The Manaia measures approximately 5cm (2") long

the shark is made up of different materials

and are approximately 4mm to 5mm (1/4") wide

The Wahine Fairy Doll is a lovely stylised Maori woman ( wahine) in Maori costume

Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books Size guide:This Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box has extensive pakati carving on the top. The word Wakahuia ( pronounced wah car hoo ee ah) comes from the words waka meaning container or vessel and huia huia bird ( now extinct). Huia feathers were traditionally worn as a hair adornment by Maori of high status. These feathers were considered tapu or sacred because of contact with the head of such individuals. Wooden boxes were elaborately hand carved to hold and