Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books Each tile measures approximately 30mm

Each tile measures approximately 30mm x 15mm x 7mm (1 3/16" x 9/16" x 2/8")

The Wahine Fairy Doll is a lovely stylised Maori woman ( wahine) in Maori costume

a Kiwi Artist

and are approximately 4mm to 5mm (1/4") wide

the shark is made up of different materials

Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books Each tile measures approximately 30mmThis Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box has extensive pakati carving on the top. The word Wakahuia ( pronounced wah car hoo ee ah) comes from the words waka meaning container or vessel and huia huia bird ( now extinct). Huia feathers were traditionally worn as a hair adornment by Maori of high status. These feathers were considered tapu or sacred because of contact with the head of such individuals. Wooden boxes were elaborately hand carved to hold and