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An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box)

Estimate $32,000 - $42,000

Lot Details

of traditional elongated oval shape, with stylised figures carved to the ends, their heads protruding as the handles with paua disc inset eyes. The box carved with sinuous and scrolling lines rauponga with pakati (notching). L.385mm. Registered Y.22793.

An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++
An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++
An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++
An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++
An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++
An Early 19th Century Māori Wakahuia (Treasure Box) Image 1++