Maori Pouaka Tinder Box with Stylised Carvings and Paua Eyes
An early 20th century Maori carved 'Pouaka' tinder box, the stylised figure bent over clasping his feet, his back as the box, the domed cover with two full relief stylised figures, clasping their extended tongues, all-over notch, linial and spiral carving…
Maori Walking Stick with Janus-Faced Figure and Inlaid Eyes
An interesting and notable 19th century Maori carved walking stick originally owned by the colonial sawmiller James Robson, husband of Mere Ngamai (ii) A close relation of the famous chief Te Wharepouri, and by descent to the estate of our vendor.…
Maori Wood and Bone Fish Hook with Ancestral Figure
A 20th century Maori wood and bone fish hook, the large wood hook with an ancestral figure carved to base. Twine handle, the letter 'R' carved to the top, a large sharpened and carved bone tip. Length 32 cm
Hand-Carved Tiki Figure with Clasped Hands
A naively carved wooden tiki figure modelled with hands clasped to abdomen, some losses. Height 14 cm
Carved Pouaka-Inspired Box by Henry Lamb
Finely carved box reminiscent of a Pouaka - carved box for storing tattooing tools., of hollowed form, squatting figure, arms resting to feet. Well-resolved naturalistic head, raised facial features and moku- to face with paua inset eyes. Lid with two…
Mythical God Stick: Whakapakoko Atua
Rare Whakapakoko Atua - God stick wooden staff; light-brown weathered patina; mythological figure carved to top believed to represent a god, possibly of agriculture or war. Deeply carved, round eyes with missing paua shell and plain shaft with pierced…
Masterfully Carved Wahaika with Manaia Design
Superb wahaika, of classic form with a rounded blade; a masterfully carved manaia form sitting to the incurve, and another fine head carved to the butt of the weapon. Hole to base of handle for attachment. Soft, early patina. Length 34 cm. Width 11.1 cm
H'h' Carved Manaia Club with Paua Eyes
Fine Waihaka, a finely carved wooden club with all-over, deep-relief linear h'h' carving to blade with dog-tooth notching. Strong manaia head to incurve with two inset paua eyes and pierced hole on handle for attachment. Light-brown patina. Length 41 cm.…
Dark Glazed Ceramic Figure of Pania of the Reef
A dark glazed ceramic figure of 'Pania of the Reef', classically posed Maori maiden seated upon a rock. Height 25 cm
18th Century Maori God Figure (Tekoteko)
An exceptional quality 18th century Maori wooden God figure (Tekoteko). Stone carved all over (except back of head). Unknown iwi. Provenance: Discovered in Vancouver in a garage sale. Most likely taken to North America by a whaler or a sailor involved in…
Maori Wahaika Club with Paua Shell Eyes
An early 18th century Maori wooden club (wahaika), of good quality and heavy weight. Figure on the side has paua shell eyes. Slight very old chip in the blade. Overall worn condition in keeping with its age. Length 36 cm
Maori Tiki Hand Club
A late 19th century Maori wooden hand club (wahaika), with carved tiki figure above handgrip and carved butt. Length 40 cm
Maori Meeting House Model with Carved Table
A wooden model of a Maori Meeting house, believed to be by Tom Heberley, who carved it for the Prime Minister Robert Stout (PM 1884-1887). Beautifully carved all over and sitting on a carved wooden table in the same style. All figures on table and model…
Paua-eyed Maori Walking Stick with Stacked Tiki Figures
A carved Maori walking stick (tokotoko), of fairly flat profile with three tiki figures stacked to form the shaft. All with paua shell eyes. Reference No. 4577. Length 92 cm
Tiki-Inlaid Wooden Walking Stick
A carved wooden walking stick (tokotoko), of round cross section with tiki figures and paua inlays. Reference No. 4726
Pounamu Warrior and Tuatara Sculptures
A carved pounamu figure of a Maori ancestral warrior holding a patu, together with a silver plated figure of a tuatara on a pounamu base.
Important Carved Toki Poutangata Representing John Ballance
Important toki poutangata handle, a fine and important carved toki poutangata a carved wood handle with a full figure at the top of the blade representing John Ballance (realistic) the figure, seated with arms resting stark, legs slightly bent, feet…
Manaia Tongue Carving with Inlaid Eye and Shell
Carved architectural element, side facing manaia of flattened rectangular form, large carved mouth, large protruding tongue held by hand, inlaid shell eye, red-wash patina with traces of white paint to teeth. Length 47 cm. Width 26 cm. Diameter 6 cm
Dominant Tiki Carving with Dog Tooth Notching
Carved architectural element, dominant tiki figure, heavily carved double haehae and dog tooth notching. Dry red washed patina with traces of white paint to teeth. Length 154 cm. Width 26 cm. Diameter 2.5 cm
Decorated Tongue Carving
Carved architectural element, flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing) highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…
Decorated Tongue Carving
Carved architectural element, flattened rectangular form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, inlaid shell eyes, (one missing) highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…
Haehae Carved Wahaika with Manaia End
Superb wahaika, blade carved all over with deep relief linear haehae carving. Male figure to incurve with hands wrapped around torso finely carved manaia end with protruding tongue. Pierced hole for attachment. Length 39 cm. Width 11 cm
Masterfully Carved Whalebone Kotiate Weapon
Superb whalebone kotiate, finely carved in a formal manner, the beautifully symmetrical blade reflects the work of a master carver the surface holds a soft used patina suggesting good age and use a powerfully resolved manaia form guards the kotiate and…
Wahaika Manaia Carving with Triple Haehae Decoration
Wahaika deep strong carving style in the form of a manaia face. Two inset eyes and a mouth with tongue protruding. All over decoration of triple haehae and pataki notching small head to base of handle also with inlaid eyes. Pierced hole with attached…
Marine Ivory Nguru Flute from New Zealand
Important nguru flute. This artefact is a marine ivory nguru given to Commander James Wood RN on one of his journeys to New Zealand between 1837 and 1843 the artefact comes to auction from the present owner who is a direct descendent of Commander Wood.…
Manaia Paua Comb
Whalebone comb, flattened rectangular form, carved manaia face to top, with four inset paua discs and twenty-one teeth. Height 19 cm. Width 8.4 cm
Maori Perch Snare with Figural Carving and Inlaid Shell
Mutu kaka - perch snare made from a single piece of wood, with strong figural carving to front upper portion and arching back. Paired notching to top of the arching back. Inlaid shell to eyes. Terminates with stylised manaia (Maori mythological creature)…
Stylised male figure with manaia head and bird handle
Fine tokotoko, carved with a highly stylised male figure, standing in full relief and surmounting a manaia head the figure with naturalistic tattooed head and bone-inlaid eyes extends into a curved handle terminating in a stylised bird form manaia with…
Manaia Tokotoko by Anaha Te Rahui
Fine tokotoko, long cylindrical shaft, three distinctive manaia heads at top, bottom and middle, with strong facial features, inlaid paua shell eyes and spiral design to cheeks and forehead. Resolved triple haehae and dogtooth notching throughout the…
Maori Whale Bone Scoop with Figure Top
Small Maori scoop, whale bone figure to top leading to scoop. Height 9.5 cm. Width 2 cm
Taranaki Maori Carved Doll Figure
Small Maori figure, carved miniature Maori figure, Taranaki region. Possibly a doll. Loss to arms. Length 9 cm. Width 2.7 cm
Intricately Carved Gun Stock with Paua Inserts
Carved gun Stock, intricately carved with haehae and pataki notching the top carved with manaia figure, hands clasping stomach. Six paua inserts. Length 35 cm. Width 13 cm
Manaia Wahaika with Wheku Head
A good whale bone wahaika, the incurve carved with a manaia figure in high relief with hands placed to abdomen, the handle pierced for wrist suspension terminating in a carved wheku head. Length 32 cm
Finely Carved Ancestral Paddle by Tene Waitere
Tene Waitere (attributed), finely carved hoe, with orthodox leaf shaped blade carved in deep relief with two ancestral figures and two manaia decorated with rauponga and with cut paua shell eyes. The reverse side of the blade with low relief Kowhaiwhai…
Early 20th Century Ngati Tarawhai Carved Waka Taua
An impressive early 20th century Ngati Tarawhai, carved model Waka Taua (war canoe), the hull carved with rauponga and kowhaiwhai decoration and inset with paua shell and with muka binding. The Taurapa (stern piece) with further rauponga carving and with…
Red Stained Spiral Carved Maori Figure
Northland, possibly Ex Wagener Museum wooden carved Maori figure. Red stained figure with spiral carved thighs and buttocks and carved spiral to centre of back. Split to face and abdomen. Height 46 cm (excluding stand).
Red Maori Wooden Carving with Paua Shell Eyes
A contact period wooden Maori carving. Red stained wooden carving. Figure standing with hands clasped to abdomen, paua shell inset eyes. Provenance: Ex-Wagener Museum. Length 63 cm
Rare Large Matai Kumete with Tiki Figure
A rare contact period very large Matai food bowl (kumete). Found at Ngaere, South Taranaki. Square projection to one side with projecting tiki figure to opposite side (head broken off). Hole to one side near base. Length 85.5 cm. Depth 25.5 cm
Maori Carved Floor Ashtray with Stylised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of stylised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 72 cm
Maori Carved Ashtray on Ebonised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of ebonised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 69.5 cm
Maori Carved Figures, Hoko Pai Signed, 20th Century
Two early 20th century Maori carved figures. Woman in cloak with stone club, & male warrior. Spear has losses. Signed 'Hoko Pai' under base. Height 33 cm
Bronze Tiki Figure with Patu
Peter Sauerbier, aotearoa, bronze tiki figure, modelled holding standing holding a patu. Height 60 cm
Whalebone Manaia Kotiate
Whalebone kotiate. Carved whalebone in a traditional form with a symmetrical blade, manaia head with open mouth and protruding tongue to handle end. Length 29.2 cm. Width 14 cm
Koruru lizard tiki architectural carving
Carved architectural element. Koruru' strong tiki figure with mouth open revealing a lizard with an inset shell eye, carved double haehae and dog tooth notching. Dry red-wash patina. Height 49.5 cm. Width 34.5 cm.
Manaia Carved Architectural Element
Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board, deeply carved with a side facing manaia with a large open mouth bearing teeth, protruding tongue and hand resting to face, red-wash patina. Height 64.4 cm. Width 34 cm.
Decorated Carved Architectural Element
Carved architectural element. Flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing). Highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…
Double Haehae Tiki with Dog Tooth Notching
Carved architectural element. Superb standing tiki figure, heavily carved double haehae and dog tooth notching. Dry red washed patina. Height 72 cm. Width 27 cm.
Maori Doll with Moko Design and Protruding Tongue
Rare Maori doll. Standing figure with bent legs and arms resting to side, the face with lineal moko design wide eyes and mouth with protruding tongue. Length 14.4 cm. Width 6.2 cm.
Whalebone Patu Handle with Manaia Carving
Patu handle. Whalebone handle end with detailed manaia figure carving to end. Length 34.6 cm. Width 1.8 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.
Maori Carved Doorway with Stylized Figure and Spirals
A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support posts), the central stylised figure fully carved with haehae design and notched detail, tongue extended, the three digit hands clasped to the stomach, flanked by double spirals (pitau),…
Rare Ngati Tarawhai Carved Fire Surround by Tene Waitere
Tene Waitere (attributed), a superb and rare carved ngati tarawhai fire surround, modelled after a pare (lintel) and Whakawae (supports) from the door frame of a Wharenui, the whakawae with ancestral figural carving as male and female forms, the male…
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Model Waka Taua
An impressive ngati tarawhai carved model waka Taua (war canoe), early 20th century, the hull carved with rauponga and kowhaiwhai decoration and inset with paua shell and with muka binding. The Taurapa (stern piece) with further rauponga carving and with…
Ancestral Pou Pou Posts from Queen Victoria School
Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side profile ancestral figures holding kotiate. Height 135 cm. Width 28 cm. Provenance: Historically part of the fixtures at Queen Victoria school, Parnell.
Red Ochre Ancestral Pou Pou Posts
Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side profile ancestral figures. Height 104 cm, width 29 cm. Provenance: Historically part of the fixtures at Queen Victoria school, Parnell.
Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
Tekoteko figure, 19th century, surmounting a koruru mask, the tekoteko holding a patu, Y13863. Height 82 cm
Tattersfield Maori Legend Rug with Tiki Border
A Tattersfield 'Maori Legend' rug, decorated in the manner of a tukutuku panel framed by a border of tiki figures. Original label to reverse. 140 cm x 68 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.
19th Century Patiti with Tiki & Manaia Carvings
A very good quality 19th century patiti (short handled weapon) carved tiki face at top and manaia head at the base butt., with whale bone handle and an iron mounted axe, maker William Gilpin 1860s imprinted into side of axe blade.
Late 18th Century Greenstone Hei Tiki
A rare late 18th century greestone hei tiki, a dark greenstone, with white and brown scistose flaws. The head is especially large, with no neck, with an hourglass suspension hole. The eyes and limbs are deeply carved, with light carving at the mouth and…
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 Whalebone Wahaika with Profile Figure and Paua Eyes
A 20th century Maori whalebone wahaika, carved in traditional manner with a profile figure to the blade edge, a stylised head to the butt end, drilled suspension hole, paua inset eyes. Length 35 cm
Paua-eyed Maori Warrior with Patu
Maori figure with paua disc eyes carved holding a patu aloft. Height 40 cm
Maori Pou Pou Titoki Liquor Bottle (16cm)
Rare small titoki liquor bottle modelled as a Maori pou pou figure. Height 16 cm
Maori Carver's Mallet with Stylised Figure Carving
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved carver's mallet, the back entirely carved with a stylised Maori figure, some dark stained original finish remaining. Length 30.5 cm
Maori Pou Post with Tiki Figure Carving
A large carved Maori pou post, the upper section carved with a full tiki figure, the figure depicted with topknot, moko, paua inset eyes, notch and linial carving to the shoulders and sides, hand with three fingers clasped to abdomen, legs flexed,…
Large Maori Carved Figure Post with Taiaha and Mere
An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the…
Contemporary Whalebone Wahaika with Stylised Mask and Figure
A contemporary whalebone wahaika, carved by Louis Denolfo, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid red wax eyes, stylised male full figure to back edge.…
Maori Carved Figures with Exaggerated Heads and Traditional Features
A pair of Maori Folk Art carved wood figures depicting a man and a woman, each with exaggerated heads, the man holding a patu, the woman with moko kauae and with a carved tiki suspended to her chest. Height 30.5 cm
Carved Whalebone Wahaika with Full Figure Blade Curve
Mid 20th century whalebone wahaika (short club) traditional form with carved full figure to the blade curve 29.5 cm
Te Ati AWA Kawhaiwhai Tokotoko
Fine tokotoko, by Jacob William Heberley (1849-1906) Te Ati AWA Wellington descent, the gentle tapering shaft carved with a figure to the upper section holding a mere and with crescent shaped paua shell eyes, the shaft and knobbed handle decorated with a…
Tapered Tokotoko with Mere and Paua Shell Eyes
Fine tokotoko, by Jacob William Heberley (1849-1906) Te Ati AWA Wellington descent, the gentle tapering shaft carved with a figure to the upper section holding a mere and with crescent shaped paua shell eyes, the shaft decorated with haehae and pataki…
Tiki-decorated cast iron coal range from New Zealand
Rare New Zealand whare cast iron coal range decorated with tiki figures in low relief. 52 x 37 cm
Moko Woman Folk Art Figure
A mid-20th century Maori folk art figure, of a woman with moko kauae to her chin and a ribbon in her hair. Height 610.
Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie
A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…
Maori Waka Huia with Tiki Figures and Weku Handles
A Folk Art Maori waka huia, of rectangular shape, the base carved with tiki figures to the sides and weku head handles issuing from the ends, the fitted lid with a handle formed as a recumbent tiki figure. Width 47 cm
Rare Maori God Sinker with Carved Figures
Important Mahe - Sinker. A very rare Pre-European stone carved God sinker (mahe) or ballast stone, with carved janus manaia figures to the top which is perforated for attachment to a line. Of exceptional quality and superior to those in the British Museum…
Deep Relief Wahaika with Female Figure Handle
Superb Wahaika. All over deep relief linear haehae carving to blade. Female figure to incurve with hands wrapped around torso with carved moko to chins and cheek and eyes handle end with two finely carved manaia protruding tongues. Pierced hole for…
Intertwined Manaia Carved Lintel
Carved Lintel. Five intertwined manaia figures on a flattened rectangular panel. Blackened patina. Length 76 cm. Width 13 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Manaia Stone Mere
Large Stone Mere. Dark flecked stone with a manaia head to handle. Length 45 cm, W12 cm
Maori Figure Sinker with Carved Heads
A rare Maori figure decorated sinker (mahe), large sections of the sinker body broken and absent, the top carved with two heads framing a deep hour glass suspension hole. Y registered. Width 11 cm
Maori Whare Facade Boards with Carvings and Paint
Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo (vertical supporting boards) each with three main stylised figures and multiple masks, old red paint showing some distress, remains of paua shell discs to eyes, the maihi boards with conforming…
Kiwi Carved Coffee Table
New Zealand folk art coffee table, of rectangular shape. The top carved with tiki figures and manaia and wheku heads. 98 cm x 49 cm
19th Century Maori Carved Whalebone Patiti Handle
A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) handle, the oval section shaft carved with two relief stylised full figures, one each side, remnants of red ceiling wax to the eyes, the butt end further carved with two opposing stylised figures…
Maori Tongue Post Figure
An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration
Maori Whalebone Wahaika with Octopus Relief Carving
A modern Maori large carved whalebone wahaika (hand club), traditional curved bladed end with full figure to the mid-section, backing to a relief carved octopus, a further traditional stylised figure to the handle and butt end, paua shell inlaid disc eyes…
Haehae Carved Maori Wahaika Club
Maori hand club wahaika, this hardwood club is finely incised over the entire blade with deep relief linear haehae carving. A finely carved ancestor figure on the side of the club with elliptical eyes, curved legs and hands held to the belly. The butt of…
Mirrored Waka Huia Treasure Box with Carvings and Paua Shell
An early 20th century waka huia (treasure box), the handle with mirrored tekoteko figures connected at the head above carved wheku heads with inset paua shell eyes. The bowl supported on two humanistic forms with tongues extended and full moko, carved…
Maori Pou Post with Ta Moko and Paua Shell Eyes
Carved Maori pou post, the ancestral figure with ta moko and paua shell eyes. The body with decorative haehae carving and with three fingers clasped together at the abdomen, Y17541. Height 148 cm
Maori Tokotoko with Tiki Figure and Paua Eyes
Carved Maori tokotoko, the handle with a tiki figure with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9 cm
Ti-toki Maori Liqueur Bottle with Label
Ti-toki liqueur bottle, modelled as a Maori pou pou figure, with original label. Height 26 cm
Large 19th Century Maori Carved Pipe Bowl
A good 19th century large Maori carved pipe bowl, finely carved in good deep relief with a stylised full male figure to the front and base, tongue extended, genitals present, a further conforming stylised mask to each side, good dark original patina.…
19th Century Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick
A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain…
Maori Stylised Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
A 20th century finely carved Maori stylised figure, protruding forehead, serrated inlaid paua shell eyes, tongue extended, three finger hands clasped to abdomen, well defined linial and notch carving, signs of wear. Height 45.5 cm, supported upon a…
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