A marvellous example of old-time Maori workmanship was displayed reeentlv in Wanganui by Mr. J. Gilchrist, of Utiku, reports a Wanganui correspondent. It was a “whaka-huin (box for holding liuia. feathers) 2ft. in length and Ift. high. The “manaia pattern was very’ finely worked, and the long oval box stood on two small rests. None of the Maori experts at Wanganui bad ever seen so magnificent an example of a “whaka-huia ” The treasure lias been carried from hui to hui for many years.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19336, 28 May 1937, Page 14
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