A carved Maori wooden box with lid, the cylindrical shape lathe-made and the exterior carved with traditional designs and with two discs of mother of pearl inset in the sides. Overall the box measures 3-1/2" in diameter x 3-3/4"H. The sides are carved with a "Rauro" design alternating with a "Te Arawa" head. The wood is possibly Totara, which is a soft red pine known to be used by the Maori of New Zealand.
200/300
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