A carved statue of a crouching Maori warrior with taiaha and full Ta? moko, 20th century, 20.1 cm high
A 19th century Maori bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying a Maori portrait bust with ta moko and sliver collar, height 91 cm,
A contemporary bronze sculpture of a male Maori face, with full facial Ta moko. 23 x 26 cm.
Maori warrior statue, carved wood and paua shell,20th century, 39 cm high
Papua New Guinea's Cultural Treasures
Assorted items from Papua New Guinea, including; a hafted adze, shell currency, body adornment, a carved wood figure, pounder, penis gourd, and others.
Temuka Potteries Tobacco Humidor/Biscuit Barrel with Maori Design
A Temuka Potteries tobacco humidor or biscuit barrel, the lid surmounted by a bust of Hori Ngakapa Te Whanaunga, chief of ngati Whanaunga, designed by factory manager Arthur Rowden Toplis, c.1935, relief decorated with Maori designs, caramel glazed,…
Maori Swagger Stick
A walking stick, Aotearoa, superb Maori swagger stick. This swagger stick appears to have been made from an early tokotoko. With extremely fine and precise carvings cover the entire body with humanoid figure to the to top. The handle has been left…
Maori Chief Bronze Bust
Cast bronze bust of a Maori chief, cast bronze bust of a Maori chief, 9 cm x 9 cm
Whakarae Head Palisade Post with Humanistic Carving
Early contact period pou Whakarae head (palisade post), carved timber, the arresting humanistic head with full facial moko with deeply recessed wheku from eyes. The forehead with Nga Tiwana carved detail, the nose with double rauru spirals and with Nga…
Maori Tiki Warrior Statue with Paua Shell, 20th Century
Maori tiki warrior statue, carved wood and paua shell, New Zealand origin, 20th century, 30 cm high
Maori Warrior Statue with Paua Shell Eyes
Maori warrior statue, carved wood with paua shell eyes, New Zealand origin, early 20th century, 15.5 cm high
Tribal Chair with Man and Child Sculpture
A carved tribal sculpture, in the form of a chair, with man and child, 84 x 30 x 37 cm
Maori Tiki Statue with Paua Shell Eyes
Maori Tiki statue, carved wood with paua shell eyes (one missing), New Zealand origin, 19th century, 31 cm high
Ngati Tarawhai Gourd-Shaped Ipu with Carvings and Paua Inlay
Ngati tarawhai gourd shaped Ipu (spouted bowl), finely carved, the underside with a wheku head with inset paua shell eyes framed by intersecting pakura (spiral) designs and rauponga (notched ridging lines and grooves) the bowl rim inset with paua shell…
Maori Kauri Poupou Panel with Ancestor Figure
A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in relief with an ancestor figure named Tane to the chest, hands clasped to abdomen, a smaller figure striding between the main subject's legs. Height 113 cm.
Rei Hamon Free Form Sculpture
A Rei Hamon free form sculpture, label to base 'Rei Hamon CBE 7 - 1 - 81', height 25 cm, width 26 cm, depth 10 cm
Wooden Club and Carved Kauri Paddle Set
Small wooden club, together with mid 20th century carved kauri hand held paddle, 38 cm 41 cm long
Kauri Wakahuia with Stylised Head Handles
Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very pronounced domed lid and body with adzed finish, carved protruding stylised head handles. Length 50 cm, Height 29 cm.
Maori Kauri Wakahuia with Tiki Forms
Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and notch carved detail, the lid with two tiki forms to the ends. Linseed oil finish. Length 41 cm.
Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts
An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl, the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school, diameter 19.5 cm.
Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts
An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school. Diameter 20 cm.
Maori Kauri Inkwell Figure with Fine Carving
A rare late 19th early 20th century Maori carved kauri figure supported inkwell fine detailed carving, one figure supported on the back of a kneeling figure, all on an oval base, the bowl with original glass inkwell and black stained finish, paua inset…
Contemporary Basalt Wahaika Sculpture with Inset Detail
An Akapita Scully carved basalt wahaika sculpture, contemporary stylised form with inset paua and ivory ring detail, length 30.2 cm.
Maori Paua Shell Inlaid Swagger Stick, 66cm
A vintage Maori carved swagger stick, inlaid with paua shell, length 66 cm.
Maori Kauri Wall Plaque with Wheku Head
A Maori carved kauri wall plaque, circular, carved with a wheku head framed by kowhaiwhai style border, diameter 29 cm
Maori Tiki Statue with Paua Shell Inlay
A Maori Tiki statue, carved wood and paua shell, early 20th century, 20 cm high
Maori Chief Bust with Traditional Moko and Huia Feathers
A finely carved hardwood bust of a Maori chief, his face with traditional moko, two huia feathers to his hair and rain cape to his shoulders, height 19 cm.
Stylized Matau Pounamu Sculpture on Plinth Base
A small Neil Brown pounamu sculpture, of stylized matau form raised on plinth base. Height 7.5 cm.
Maori Carved Head with Spirals and Paua Eyes
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved sculpture 'Haeremai, the stylised head with entwined spirals and lineal notch carved detail, paua inset disc eyes and extended tongue, 'Haeremai', detailed to the base. Height 39 cm.
Pounamu Matau Sculpture on Greywacke Stand
A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm
Maori Gourd with Traditional Carvings
A large carved Maori gourd, traditional motifs to one side and a hole to upper back section. Height 44 cm
Flowing Hair
New Zealand school greenstone (pounamu) sculpture. Bust of a woman with flowing hair. Signed to base 'Uri / Zuri' 2001, NZ. Height 19 cm
Paua-eyed Maori Wooden Sculpture by James Rickard
A carved Maori wooden sculpture by master carver James Rickard, 'Koha' paua inset eyes. Length 142 cm. Width 40 cm.
Maori Carved Feeding Bowl with Manaia and Tekoteko Faces
A ?th century Maori carved wooden feeding bowl. Bowl is shaped like a gourd. Pakati, haehae designs, with paua shell inlay. The bowl depicts four manaia and one tekoteko face. Length 38 cm, height 10 cm.
Moko Chief Bust with Tiki Base
Carved bust. Carved bust of a chief wearing a cloak, raised features with face decorated with full moko. The base decorated with two tiki figures with inset paua eyes, haehae and pataki notching finish this strong work. Height 32 cm. Width 12 cm.
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