Maori Wakahuia - Treasure or Feather Box NZ Photo Frames and Albums It's a beautiful piece

It's a beautiful piece

Perfect as a mens everyday ring

The flock of birds comes in two pieces

It stands up to all weather

Maori Wakahuia - Treasure or Feather Box NZ Photo Frames and Albums It's a beautiful pieceThe 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