Carved tray

Maker
John Henry Menzies
Production date
Circa 1900
Description
Wooden (kauri) tray with raised sides and ends incorporating carrying handles, plywood base. Exteriors carved in Maori style with scrolled curvilinear patterns and inset paua; each handle in the form of a face with open mouth and extruding tongue. Signed on each end of base runners.
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Production role
Designer and maker
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 6160 x 4250 x 1540mm
Current rights code
Other Id
1820
Accession number
2010.131.1
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: JHM; Type of mark: Maker's Mark; Method: Carved; Notes: On each end of base runners

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