Ngati Tarawhai Wakahuia with Tiki and Manaia Figures
A 20th century ngati tarawhai carved Wakahuia (treasure box), carved in rauponga patterns with pataki, the lid displays a central tiki figure in high relief with detailed manaia figures to each end. Paper sticker inscribed 'Carved as a gift to Ernest William Claydon in Auckland/Rotorua 1940's'. Small chip to the left side. 19.69 in. length
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This item has been included into following indexes:
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Maori artefacts
- manaia (figure) 434
- waka huia (box) 157
