The Epsom Collection of Taonga Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 6:00 PM start
A Fine Early 19th Century Waka huia (Treasure Box)
Realised: $31,000 plus premium
Lot Details
A Fine Early 19th Century Waka huia (Treasure Box) Classical ovoid elongated orthodox form. Each end carved with projecting wheku heads in high relief and pierced for suspension. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati notching and interweaving rauru spirals, The box lid with lugs to the underside to enable it to fit securely, carved with conforming decoration to the main body of the box. Exhibiting a beautiful rich dark-brown patina. Small loss to the end section of the lid. Length 49cm. Y13623
