Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Maori Korowai Cloaks and general carving

and general carving

despite wind

For a 21st gift or corporate gift

You will receive the purple korowai in the box if you order that option

Measurements are approximately: 530mm x 400mm x 26mm (19 5/8" x 15 3/4" x 1 3/8")

Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Maori Korowai Cloaks and general carvingThis 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