Early 1900s Maori Carved Wood Wakahuia Treasure Box - Paua Inlays
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0082B |
| Estimate | $1,600 - $2,250 |
| Opening bid | $800 |
| Auction | Fine Fossils, Native American, Asian, Ethno |
| Date | August 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. early 20th century CE. A masterfully carved Maori Revival wood feather or treasure box known as a wakahuia. The body is carved with a seated tiki figure at each end,
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