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A mid 19th century Rongowhakaata waka huia, of elongated ovoid…
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Auckland
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14-Jul-2011
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A mid 19th century Rongowhakaata waka huia, of elongated ovoid shape, the lid fitting into a notch at each end. Decorated with rauponga spirals triple h'h' and pakati notching, each end with a projecting weku head with haliotis-shell eyes. Length 50 cm W. 14 cm Poverty Bay, East Coast, circa 1850's.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori