Maori Carved Donation Box with Paua Shell Inserts

An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable…
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An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: Ex. The Barrett Street Hospital, New Plymouth, opened 1888, closed c.1980

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