WAKA HUIA, PROBALY FROM THE BAY OF PLENTY, 1830-1850
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A fine and large Maori oval feather box
Waka huia, probaly from the Bay of Plenty, 1830-1850
The handles formed as female figures with the limbs in relief each end of the oval body, the detachable lid and body carved all over with notched bands and scrolls, dark glossy patina
22in. (56cm.) long
Waka huia, probaly from the Bay of Plenty, 1830-1850
The handles formed as female figures with the limbs in relief each end of the oval body, the detachable lid and body carved all over with notched bands and scrolls, dark glossy patina
22in. (56cm.) long