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Maori Wakahuia carved hardwood treasure box with inlaid abalone shell (santa clara)
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The word Wakahuia 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 feathers as well as other taonga (treasures). The boxes and their contents were often given names, and were handed down through families. They were usually hung from rafters, for safe keeping.
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