Papahou (treasure box)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePapahou (treasure box)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1800-1850; Northland

Classificationcontainers

Materialswood, pāua (abalone shell)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 160mm (width), 550mm (length), 93mm (depth), 1685.04g (weight)

Registration NumberOL000331

Credit lineOldman Collection. Gift of the New Zealand Government, 1992

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