Papahou Treasure Box with Stylized Tiki Figures

Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over…
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Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over carved with a spiralling and notch carved detail, two co-joined stylised figures form the lid handle, entwined pierced and carved figure to each end as handles. Mid to dark variable waxed finish. Three stylised tiki figures dominate the fully carved base. Length 47.5 cm.

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