Māori and Oceanic Art Tuesday, 10 October 2023 - 4:00 PM start
A Large Early 19th Century Wakahuia (Treasure Box)
Realised: $8,000 plus premium
Lot Details
A Large Early 19th Century Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures (one missing the lower section of the mouth), each with three fingered hands resting on the thighs and cut paua shell adorning the eyes. The body of the box carved with radiating lines of rauponga with pakati (notching). Two small holes to the lower section of one side. L 52cm, Y number pending
