Waka Huia, Cord, D55.367
Physical Description
Large deep canoe shaped box with rounded ends and flattish lid. Lid has copulating couple in high relief in centre along centre line. Rest of lid divided into eight sections by strap along midline and three lateral divisions. Has diagonal strap motif in each section. The body of the box is divided into quadrats with diagonal strap motif encircling the centre point.
Terminal figures are both male and have their bodies on the box and their heads projecting to form the knobs. The faces have no eyes. Inside notch at one end of lid broken off.
Terminal figures are both male and have their bodies on the box and their heads projecting to form the knobs. The faces have no eyes. Inside notch at one end of lid broken off.
Provenance
Locality:
New Zealand
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 180 x 555 x 155mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Lid): 180 x 450 x 60mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Base): 185 x 553 x 95mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Plaited cord): 8 x 820 x 4mm
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