AUGUST ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 14 August 2018 - 10:00 AM start
A Maori carved papahou (treasure box)
Realised: $820 plus premium
Lot Details
carved by John Rua, the rectangular shaped lid with two relief figures joined feet-to-feet upon a ground carved in relief with further figures and scrolls, the base entirely carved with stylised contorted figures, two further figures as the handles, paua inserts, dark brown patina, the base signed by the carver and dated 1978. 330 x 140 x 115. Not Registered.
