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Story: Oneone – soils

Papahou

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Papahou

This carved papahou (treasure box) was used in Northland as a container for treasured items. It has been painted with kōkōwai.

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How to cite this page

Basil Keane, Oneone – soils – Uses of soil, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/object/19114/papahou (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 2 February 2010.