Maori Wakahuia Carved Wood Feather box - Small Pataki

Description   Maori Wakahuia Carved Wood Feather box - Small Pataki - Waka Huia were used for holding ceremonial items or valued treasures and also the long tail feather of the Huia bird, The tail feathers were used to adorn the hair of Maori chiefs hence the names origins. Combs for the hair, tiki, greenstone and bone ornaments, valued feathers and other small treasures were all kept in the Waka Huia under a special tapu. The box was hung from a rafter of a Chief's sleeping hut or kept in small Whale Rangi upheld by a very long pole. Width: 3.75 inches / 10 cm Length: 14.15 inches / 36 cm   Details   SKU: w100 Weight: 1.60 kg Price: $475.00 NZD [convert]   (Notify me when the price drops)   ADD TO CART