Maori Wakahuia - Treasure or Feather Box back-in-stock This pretty Set of 5

This pretty Set of 5 Hummingbirds Wall Art is a beautiful piece of New Zealand made art

looking like waves

otherwise known in various countries as greenstone

This Merino Possum Silk Check Scarf is from the McDonalds Collection

or paua engrave it

Maori Wakahuia - Treasure or Feather Box back-in-stock This pretty Set of 5The New Zealand Maori Wakahuia is a Treasure or Feather Box. 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 protect the