MAORI FEATHER BOX. OCEANIC /POLYNESIA MAORI TRIBE NEW ZEALAND. 130+ YRS OLDCARVED WOODEN FIGURE WITH LARGE BOX EXTENDING FROM HIS MOUTH. MADE TO PUT CEREMONIAL FEATHERS WHICH REPRESENT THE FOOD STORE OF THE TRIBE.EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF INTRINSIC MAORI CURRICULAM CARVING STYLEA possible Maori treasure box, historically used to store feathers, jade and other precious materials. The seated figure with abalone shell eyes and head covered in curvilinear patterns, the box held up to the mouth also similarly decorated.H:7 1/2in(19cm) W:7 1/2in(19cm)