Treasure Box (Papahou), 18th century, New Zealand, Bay of Plenty region, Maori people, Wood, shell, H. 3 1/2 x W. 4 1/8 x L. 17 5/8 in. (8.9 x 10.5 x 44.8 cm), Wood-Containers, Personal ornaments are important objects in Maori culture. Often worn on the head, the most sacred part of the body, these absorb the supernatural power (mana) of their wearers and are carefully handled when not in use
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Treasure Box, Papahou, 18th century, New Zealand, Bay, Plenty region, Maori people, Wood, shell, H, 3 1/2 x W, 4 1/8 L, 17 5/8, 8.9 10.5 44.8 cm, Wood-Containers, Personal ornaments, important objects, culture, Often worn, head, sacred part, body, absorb, supernatural power, mana, wearers, carefully handled
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