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Collectables => Treen => Topic started by: keith on February 03, 2010, 07:32:21 PM

Title: Maori treasure box?
Post by: keith on February 03, 2010, 07:32:21 PM

I think I've got this right,I've also heard it called a 'feather' box? does it look original,was sold as African but the carving looks NZ to me,
                                                                        Keith.

Title: Re: Maori treasure box?
Post by: Anne on February 03, 2010, 07:43:11 PM

Interesting page about these here Keith:
http://www.shopenzed.com/maori-wakahuia-traditional-style-treasure-box-xidp149854.html - says they were normally carved all over and hung from the ceiling...  not sure if that matches what you have?

Title: Re: Maori treasure box?
Post by: keith on February 04, 2010, 01:17:23 AM

I don't think it was finished there is carving on the back but it seems they gave up for some reason,Keith.