A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated…

A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated…
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A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures carved in high relief. Each with arms outstretched behind their backs with hands resting on the box. The body of the box carved with radiating lines of rauponga with pakati and interwoven spirals. The lid with two relief carved figures with wheku heads. Some chipping evident to the lid. 37 cm length. Provenance: John Gow collection. Sold in the John Gow collection sale in 2003

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