Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books and are approximately 4mm to

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

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The Manaia measures approximately 5cm (2") long

The Silver Fern is now used as the sporting symbol for all New Zealand's national sports teams

all the while intertwining a positive message about friendship and gratitude

Maori Wakahuia Treasure Box with Pakati Carving New Zealand Childrens Books and are approximately 4mm toThis 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