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Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand — Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand
Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand

Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand

This Māori Treasure Box from Aotearoa New Zealand is a functional and sacred object that reflects indigenous design and craftsmanship traditions. The piece represents the cultural significance of decorative containers in Māori material culture and artistic expression.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Sculpture from the Collection of Seymour and Alyce Lazar, Palm Springs

September 29, 2022

Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000

Lot 44

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Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori Treasure Box, Aotearoa New Zealand

This Māori Treasure Box from Aotearoa New Zealand is a functional and sacred object that reflects indigenous design and craftsmanship traditions. The piece represents the cultural significance of decorative containers in Māori material culture and artistic expression.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, New Zealand, Cultural Heritage, Wood, Decorative Arts, Māori, Ornamental, Warm Tones, Indigenous, Traditional Craft