19th Century Wakahuia with Human Figures and Paua Shell Eyes

A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional…
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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, length 52 cm,

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