Maori Papahou Wakahuia Treasure Box Maori Costume Music Pois Piupiu Skirts were probably designed for ceremonial

were probably designed for ceremonial use

It's proudly made in New Zealand

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with Hundertwasser designing and helping to build the distinctive building

5cm x 38cm (10 7/8" x 15")

Maori Papahou Wakahuia Treasure Box Maori Costume Music Pois Piupiu Skirts were probably designed for ceremonialThis Papahou, or Maori Treasure Box, is a very large, fine piece of carving. Papahou is also another name for a Wakahuia, a Maori Feather Box, but in the case of the papahou, the box would be more commonly used to hold treasured possessions such as tiki or other taonga. The Papahou measures approximately 50 x 235mm ( 25 1 2" x 9 1 4"). Carving along the sides is haehae pakati a dogtooth pattern edged with parallel grooved lines. On the top is a very