A Maori carved kauri box, the hinged lid carved with a stylised figure, portrayed with one hand clasping its abdomen, the other its open mouth, surrounded by other stylised manaia figures, the walls carved with various wheku heads and manaia. Inscribed under the base 'Rapi' (to clutch) and with maker's initials 'KK'. 23.5 cm x 15 cm x 8.5 cm