Powaka whakairo (treasure box)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePowaka whakairo (treasure box)

ProductionUnknown; carver; circa 1830s

Classificationcontainers

Materialswood

Techniqueswoodcarving

DimensionsOverall: 85mm (width), 85mm (height), 225mm (length), 0.2666kg (weight)

Registration NumberME023776

Credit linePurchased 2007

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