Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Home Decor to mark a special occasion

to mark a special occasion

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Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Home Decor to mark a special occasionThis 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