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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 814846, member: 45&quot;]I agree, it&#039;s a Maori design, but definitely not a feather box.&nbsp; (And no, not an owl or eagle face.)&nbsp; And yes, it would be considered a tourist souvenir box.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Many of these are made at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Centre (Te Puia), in Rotorua, which offers a wide range of classes, including community-based courses, night-classes, and full-time, three-year courses in traditional Maori arts and crafts.</p><p><br /></p><p>Over its 170 year history, Te Puia has trained thousands of students, so&nbsp; the quality of individual pieces can vary widely.&nbsp; The sale of wood carvings has traditionally helped support the institution itself, but has also resulted in many talented woodworkers starting their own businesses. </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;d definitely recommend a visit to Te Puia, if visiting the Rotorua.&nbsp; They also have a website that gives accurate information about New Zealand arts and crafts.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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