Treasure Box with Lid (Papahou)
Maori (Te Arawa)
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Caption
Maori (Te Arawa). Treasure Box with Lid (Papahou), 1870–1880. Wood, shell, 27 9/16 x 8 7/8 x 6 1/16 in. (70.0 x 22.5 x 15.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Appleton Sturgis, 35.2197a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Treasure Box with Lid (Papahou)
Date
1870–1880
Geography
Place made: North Island, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Medium
Wood, shell
Classification
Dimensions
27 9/16 x 8 7/8 x 6 1/16 in. (70.0 x 22.5 x 15.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Appleton Sturgis
Accession Number
35.2197a-b
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