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A contact period carved Maori treasure box (Wakahuia). Overall…
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Auckland
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19-Jun-2013
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A contact period carved Maori treasure box (Wakahuia). Overall carving in spiral fashion with wide notches and flat bottom. Carved head at each end, one with tongue partly broken, both with paua inserts. Early paper tag to interior. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Auckland 2003. Length 42 cm. Height 12 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori