Maori Treasure Box

A Finely Carved Polynesian Feather

‘Treasure Box’ and Cover

Maori

New Zealand

Early 19th century

Superb colour and patina.

Wood, haliotis (abalone) shell

14 cm (h.) x 51 cm (w.) x 18,5 cm (d.)

Provenance : Alex Manoogian, USA (founder of Masco Corporation) Private French collection Alain Schoffel, Paris until 1994 Private French collection Yann Ferrandin Private UK collection

Object Presented by:
Finch & Co
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