manaia (figure) - Maori artefacts
80 item(s) found, 1-50 shown:
20th century Maori whalebone Haircomb (Heru Iwi) . Carved Mania figure with paua shell eye. Length 18.5 cm
Rare pre European Maori stone carved God stone sinker (mahe) or Ballast stone, circa 17th to 18th century.two lobed sinker with old hour glass shaped hole and beautifully carved figure on top.…
An early/mid-19th century Maori carved patuki (wooden hand club) 'Of a higher ranking person', the square section blade with fine linial and notch repeat carving and with a band of 12 detailed manaia and koruru masks,…
Whalebone Waihaika, a narrow club with manaia form to the incurve. Proceeds will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Height 33.5 cm. Width 8.5 cm.
Modern Kotiate, with beautifully precise carving including triple haehae lines and dog-tooth notching to the balde and manaia head to the handle. Proceeds will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Height 29.5 cm. Width 13 cm.
Waihaika, offering a voluptuous rounded blade with a finely carved manaia form to the incurve. Pierced square suspension hole to butt with attached muka string. Early label attached. Rich dark brown patina. Height 34 cm. Width 12 cm.
Early Patu Paraoa - master carver's mallet, extremly fine and rare master carver;s mallet made of whale jawbone.…
Finely carved Hoe, masterfully carved for use by high ranking person. Orthodox leaf shaped blade offer six complete Manaia decorated with rauponga and paua eyes throughout non-leading surface of paddle. Shoulder terminates with split tongue tiki.…
Carved architectural element, an old carved timber lintel piece with ancestral figure standing upon one another. Male and female figures apparent. Complex intertwining carving. Old label attached refers to 'lake Rotorua, NZ'. Dark, aged patina.…
Rare Hei tiki Pounamu, an early tiki in rich, deep green nephrite. Hourglass suspension hole and early manufacturing techniques evident. Rare and unusual manaia form. Height 8 cm. Width 5 cm.
Superb Kotiate, finely carved in a formal manner the beautifully symmetrical blade offers a complex triple haehae and pakati surface design which reflects the work of a master carver, the shaft hold a finely worn patina suggesting great age and use.…
A 20th century wood carved patu one side of the blade carved with a manaia full profile, the reverse with a rauponga pattern. Length 43.8 cm. Width 15 cm.
A Maori folk art carved and stained figure with paua shell eye inlays. Height 44 cm
Rare ceremonial Paoka feeding fork, fashioned from whale bone. Significant wear apparent. Handle depicting manaia form with mouth extended and terminating into forked tongue. Height 23 cm. Width 3.1 cm. Depth 2 cm.
Large transitional Wakahuia, carved bowl supported by the outstretched arms and feet of two stylized figurative forms, each rendered with rauponga, triple haehae and pakati notching,…
A kauri wood carved Maori ancestral figure by Huia and Hemi Ranginui, finished in a dark stain and with paua inset to the eyes. Original Pono trade card attached. Height 38 cm.
A carved Freestanding Maori ancestral figure by length J. Taylor wood, in a red stain finish, marked 'Poito' and signed to the rear with carver's cypher. Y registration not required. Height 37.8 cm
A early 20thC Ngati Tarawhai ebonised lidded box, the deeply carved lid with a weku head with cut Haliotis shell eyes, further weku heads to the side panels, the front and back panels carved with manaia figures. 21 cm x 11 cm
Anaha Te Rahui (1822-1913), superb 19th century Ngati Tarawhai figure-supported bowl, the carved bowl supported by the outstretched arms of two crouching figures, ßeachßsuperbly rendered with rauponga, triple haehae and pakati notching,…
A Maori Tekoteko figure, early 20th century, carved as standing with knees flexed, with hands placed to abdomen and with cut haliotis-shell eyes, wearing a nephrite hei-tiki. H.48 cm
19th century Maori Teko Teko Gable figure. Length 83 cm
19th century Maori whalebone Kotiate (short club). Two figures carved on each side of the blade, paua shell eye insets (one missing). Manaia carved butt, with wax infill eyes. Length 34.5 cm. (Ex Webster part 1, November 2002 auction)
Early 19th century Maori wooden short club (Wahaika). Carved human figure (marakihau) on incurve and a carved head to butt. Knots in pohutukawa wood and wood is a bit stressed. Sometime in 19th century a steel-bit hole has been drilled. Length 35 cm
A contact period stone carved wooden canoe prow. Spiral carvings all over, with a manaia bird figure at top of stem one paua shell eye on one side. Maori face at base. Height 43.5, width 7.5 cm
Rare pre-European early 18th century Maori steering paddle (Hoe Urunga). Tiki carved on the blade with a ridge running down the centre ending in a raised design, the point of the blade is slightly thickened. A well worn curious figure at very end of shaft.…
Early 19th century wooden Maori Teko Teko. Female tiki figure with hands on stomach. Stressed condition needs professional clean. Length 48 cm
Early contact period c.1790s Superbly carved oval waka huia lidded box. Spiral carving; suspension point carved with two giant tiki faces each end with paua shell eyes (one eye missing).…
Early 20th century Maori carving of a stylised Waka with six manaia with paua shell eyes and 12 wave projections. Length 78 cm. Height 14 cm (not including stand). Y no. To be assessed
Wooden Maori God figure standing 18 cm tall, 20th century
Superb Austral Island paddle, in orthodox gigantic form with chiefly status as a weapon of command, the significant size suggests it was a Ô??war makerÔ??, used to stake the ground which was to be fought for and protected.…
Whalebone - Kotiate, of balanced proportions with carved manaia head and inlayed eyes. Length 33 cm. Width 14.3 cm
Wahaika - wooden short hand club, of large proportions with carved figure to incurve, with hands resting on the torso, the handle has a suspension hole for attachment. Variated mid-brown patina. Early 20th century length 38 cm. Width 16.5 cm
Tata (Waka Bailer), extremely well balanced example in the minimalistic early form, the base extends and terminates with minimalist mania or tiki figure, emphasized with fully incised almond-shaped eyes, perforated nostrils and relief mouth,…
Superb Wahaika - wooden short hand club, all-over deep relief, offering curved triple ridge h'h' and dog-tooth notching extending into fish-scale h'h' form; five circles to either side framed with dog-tooth and triple h'h'.…
Tauihu - Waka (canoe) prow, tall angular brow with low relief carving. Top of tiki offering unique highly carved rim and deep receding vee pattern. Temples also offer manaia all seeing looking backwards. Remnants of Pitau (spirals) apparent.…
Rare 18th century Captain Cook period Maori small wooden war canoe prow (Tauihu). Stone carved from one piece of wood, head raised, arms back and two spirals (Pitau) between figure and splash board mounted with figure.…
Captain Cook period or contact period rare Maori Albatross hook. Extremeley rare, highly carved on wooden shank with highly important two Manaia motifs with serrated paua shell eyes. Bone serrated point lashed to shank with flax. No line attached.…
Late pre-European 18th century Maori wooden short club (Wahaika). Carved human figure (Marakihau) on incurve and a carved head to the butt. Round suspension hole, excellent patina to handle. Length 42 cm
Pre-European 18th century Maori Whalebone comb (Heru Iwi). A very rare comb with a stone carved human figure (Marakihau) on top of four teeth, the figure has some carving missing. Length 12 cm
Contact period 18th century Maori greenstone Peka Peka. Pale green colour, rare elongated shape with manaia bird-like head up top. Length 6 cm
A superb and important Maori wooden panel (Pare), contact period 19th century, depicting three figures with tongues protruding and arms raised. Haliotis serrated shell inlaid eyes and medallions.…
An old contact period Beautifully carved wooden canoe prow. On a base with a tiki figure at base and a tiki face near the top. Spiral carvings all over. Some spirals damaged. Height 39 cm. Width 110 cm
Dark stained wood wahaika decorated all over with an amalgam of surface carving including kowhaiwhai and rauponga, the forward projecting figure to the blade edge based on a tau-ihu (canoe prow),…
Tokotoko, finely carved triple lined h'h' and dragon tooth notching in complex interlocking patterns. Mania in mid section. Handle guarded by tiki figure with hands in mouth indicating a right to speak on the mar'. 20th century. Length 84.5 cm.
Fine carved P'p' - Achetectural element, openwork panel carved with five standing tiki with angled eyes and strong thighs, all flanked by manaia figures.…
18th century finely carved Waka Huia - treasure box,…
Important 19th century Maori wooden Tekoteko. A full carved manaia figure on top of carved head, (possibly Waikato area). Length 66 cm
A Maori carved Pare door or window panel, featuring four manaia figures, each with a large paua shell eye inset. Y registration not required. Length 107 cm. Width 26 cm
Carved Maori Patuki (Beater) of dark brown wood with surface carving to both sides. Two figures represented on each side with manaia type heads and sinuous bodies. Flat circular knob end with carved spirals. Length 37 cm.
Carved Maori Waihaka c. 1900-1930 with paua shell decoration and surface carving both front and back inc. Manaia heads and koruru type faces. Grip terminates in a square janus face with protruding tongue and paua shell inset eyes. Length 43 cm.
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