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or paua engrave it
but also want to provide information about it
It measures approximately 32cm (12 1/2") long
looking like waves
Maori Wakahuia - Treasure or Feather Box back-in-stock or paua engrave itThe New Zealand Maori Wakahuia is a Treasure or Feather Box. 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 protect the
