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Fine early waka huia, of orthodox ovoid form, the lid recessing…
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Fine early waka huia, of orthodox ovoid form, the lid recessing accurately into the base. Carved with a flat-bladed tool; kinked longitudinal rauponga lends this waka huia a distinctive appearance which suggests it is of East Coast manufacture. Four minimal spiral motifs provide an overall sense of balance. On each shoulder of the box are intertwined triple haehae. Guarded by two projecting wheku heads, they are finely carved and offer significant yet subtle differences. The base offers a further eight bands of kinked rauponga which are interrupted by another set of intertwined triple haehae. Deposits of fine, red powder are evident throughout. Length 40 cm. Width 12.1 cm. Height 6.4 cm
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