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A FINE MAORI TREASURE BOX
Of rounded rectangular form, a carved tiki figure carved to each end, each with its body carved in relief and its head forming a handle, one retaining nephrite inlays to the eyes, the other with human tooth inset in the top of the head, the exterior of the box carved all over with curved and notched bands, three nephrite inlays along the central axis, dark glossy patina
64.5cm. long
Of rounded rectangular form, a carved tiki figure carved to each end, each with its body carved in relief and its head forming a handle, one retaining nephrite inlays to the eyes, the other with human tooth inset in the top of the head, the exterior of the box carved all over with curved and notched bands, three nephrite inlays along the central axis, dark glossy patina
64.5cm. long
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