Maori Chief Nutcracker with Paua Shell Eye Highlights

A mid-20th century New Zealand Maori carved nutcracker, formed…
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A mid-20th century New Zealand Maori carved nutcracker, formed as the bust of a Maori chief with moko, black stained and paua shell insert eye highlights, a 1960 halfpenny set to the back, length 23 cm.

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