Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Home Decor one of peace and harmony

one of peace and harmony

to mark a special occasion

The fleece has this amazing ability to wick away moisture

so fits any wrist size

the game fishing girls

Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving Home Decor one of peace and harmonyThis 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