Furniture & Works of Art - 13th January 2009

Lot 742

A Maori carved treasure box and cover

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £3800

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Description

A Maori carved treasure box and cover, of rectangular form with all over carved curved and notched bands rauponga, with mask lifts and handles, one with shell eyes, the remainder missing, with traces of red pigment, 4.75in (12cm) h, 13in (33cm) w. Cracks and losses to corners of the cover.