19th C. Maori Waka Huia Treasure Box, Carved Tiki Figures
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 16, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0515 |
| Estimate | $6,000 - $9,000 |
| Opening bid | $3,000 |
| Auction | DAY 2: Antiquities, Tribal, African, Asian |
| Date | September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. 19th century CE. A lidded treasure box, or waka huia, of elongated, canoe-like form, the rounded body carved in low relief. The domed lid and underside carry
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