Carved Whare Whakairo Letterbox with Tiki Figures

Rare late 19th/early 20th century carved letterbox in the form…
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Rare late 19th/early 20th century carved letterbox in the form of a whare Whakairo incorporating numerous tiki figures, manaia and koru designs with some paua shell inserts. Width 31 cm, height 23 cm, depth 33 cm.

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