Vintage Maori Wooden Tiki Face Box Waka Huia Hand Carved Art Paua Shell Inlay NZ

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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Vintage Maori Wooden Tiki Face Box Waka Huia Hand Carved Art Paua Shell Inlay NZ
DESCRIPTION
Vintage hand carved Maori tribal wooden Waka huia box. Inlaid with Paua shells for the eyes this ethnographic Tiki face storage box was hand made by native Maori carvers in New Zealand in the 1930's/40's. Waka huia are sacred carved wooden storage boxes in which are kept very special and precious items and gifts. In ancient times they were often used to store the feathers of the Huia bird which were worn on only the most special of occasions. A great addition to any native wood carving or indigenous Oceanic art collection. These would make a great holiday or birthday gift idea.
MEASUREMENTS
Box measures 5" long by 4.5" wide by 2" tall and weighs 7oz.
CONDITION
This box is in good condition considering age and use (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Our Story
​​​​​​​Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3
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Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles
Vintage Maori Wooden Tiki Face Box Waka Huia Hand Carved Art Paua Shell Inlay NZ
DESCRIPTION
Vintage hand carved Maori tribal wooden Waka huia box. Inlaid with Paua shells for the eyes this ethnographic Tiki face storage box was hand made by native Maori carvers in New Zealand in the 1930's/40's. Waka huia are sacred carved wooden storage boxes in which are kept very special and precious items and gifts. In ancient times they were often used to store the feathers of the Huia bird which were worn on only the most special of occasions. A great addition to any native wood carving or indigenous Oceanic art collection. These would make a great holiday or birthday gift idea.
MEASUREMENTS
Box measures 5" long by 4.5" wide by 2" tall and weighs 7oz.
CONDITION
This box is in good condition considering age and use (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Our Story
​​​​​​​Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead).
Every weekend we can be found at local estate sales, auction houses and flea markets searching for unique art, quality antiques and interesting collectibles to add to our store.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Pearse & Sinead <3 <3