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 Whalebone Hand Club with Traditional Design
A 19th century Maori patu Paraoa (whalebone hand club) with traditional wide tapered spatulate blade, reduced grip, circular drilled lashing hole and four concentric incised grooves to the butt with fine detailed ridges, good old colour and patina. Length…
Bulbous Patu Aruhe Pounder with Dark Patina
Patu aruhe - pounder classic bulbous form with blackened, dark-brown patina. Length 27 cm. Width 8 cm
Rare 17th/18th-Century Greenstone Hand Club
Early mere pounamu - greenstone hand club, a highly valued and important cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this form are very rare and hard to come by. Stone-tooled with no…
Fine Stone Club with Hourglass Suspension Hole
Patu Onewa fine stone club in traditional form. Smooth finish and hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Base of handle carved with five ridged linear lines in ovoid form. Length 29.7 cm. Width 8.4 cm
Whalebone Patu Club with Traditional Carving
Whalebone patu early club carved from whalebone in traditional form with soft, early patina. Pierced hole for attachment. Length 35 cm. Width 8.7 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.…
Early 19th Century Whalebone Hand Club with Engraved Head
A superb early 19th century whalebone hand club (kotiate), with engraved human head to butt. Red wax in one of the eyes. Excellent patina. Length 31.5 cm. Width 16 cm
Maori Whalebone Club with Five Rings
A fine contact period Maori whalebone club (patu paraoa), with five rings to the butt and good wear to the suspension hole. Length 41 cm. Width 9.5 cm
Maori Whalebone Hand Club - Patu Pararoa
A Maori whalebone hand club (patu Pararoa). Large flared profile with staining and blotchy appearance, possibly from swamp immersion. Blade narrowing to grip with flared butt. Straight sided suspension holes. Four minor chips to circumference of blade.…
18th Century Carved Stone Hand Club with Paua Inlays
A very rare late 18th century stone carved hand club (patuki), with triangular cross section. Highly carved all over in swirl pattern with eight paua shell inlays. Length 44 cm. Width 6.5 cm
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 Fern Root Beater - 37cm Length
A contact period Maori wooden paoi (fern root Beater). Length 37 cm
18th Century Flax Pounder: 29cm Stone Patu Muka
An 18th century stone flax pounder (patu muka). Length 29 cm
18th Century Maori Stone Pounder (Patu Muka)
An 18th century Maori stone pounder (patu muka), in good condition. Raised ridge butt end. Length 27 cm
18th Century Greywacke Hand Club
A late 18th century stone hand club (patu Onewa), of greywacke. Smooth patina with a ridges butt and hourglass hole. Also marked 4580. Length 30 cm
Maori Stone Fern Root Pounder from Matata Creek
A Maori stone fern root pounder (patu muka). Found in a creek new Matata in the 1930s. Length 24 cm
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.
Chatham Islands Maori Sickle Hand Club
A 20th century carved stone Chatham Islands Maori hand club of distinctive sickle form, the wide curved blade tapering to a ridge on either side, the handle with butt of stylised bird head form, the banded stone with dark inclusions through to mid/pale…
Whalebone Patu: Large Ovoid Form with Pierced Handle
Whalebone patu, extremely large example fashioned from whale bone flattened ovoid form tapering to handle with a pierced hole. Length 46 cm. Width 100 mm
Traditional Whalebone Patu with Soft Patina
Whalebone patu, large example from whalebone in traditional form with soft patina. Square pierced hole for attachment. Length 34 cm. Width 7.4 cm
Classic Large Patu Muka Stone Pounder
Patu muka, stone pounder of classic form and large proportions. Ovoid cross section and body tapering to a flared rounded end. Length 37 cm. Width 10.5 cm
Early Whale Bone Hand Club with Inscription
Patu paraoa, early whale bone hand club with a broad flared blade tapering to the handle section, faint inscription to the blade section. Provenance: This patu came into the possession of the current owner's family from Fiji in the 19th century.
Maori Wooden Hand Club (Kotiate) - Carved on Both Sides
A Maori wooden hand club (kotiate). Carved on both sides. Carved face to butt with square hole on handle. Length 35.1 cm
Maori fern root beater from Wagener Museum
A Maori wooden fern root beater (patu aruhe) in good condition, dark polished wood. Length 35.5 cm. Provenance: Ex-Wagener Museum
Early 19th Century Bone Club with Carved Head
A superb early 19th century bone club (kotiate). bi-lobed shape with carved head to handle, hourglass hole. Length 31 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 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.
Maori Taiaha Club with Paua Shell Decoration
A Maori club (taiaha), New Zealand (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and paua shell, 147.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne
Maori Stone Flax Pounder with Pecked Finish
A pre-European Maori stone patu muka (flax pounder), traditional plain form with reduced grip, fine pecked overall finish. Length 19.5 cm
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…
Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
Tekoteko figure, 19th century, surmounting a koruru mask, the tekoteko holding a patu, Y13863. Height 82 cm
18th Century Stone Patu Onewa with Grooved Butt
A late 18th century fine quality stone patu onewa. Two chips to blade, three nice grooves to butt. Length 32.5 cm.
18th Century Whale Bone Patu Paraora
A late 18th century whale bone patu paraoa, a superb patu, in off-white cream, with some age. Six grooves to handle end. Weight 714.8g. Length 37.5 cm.
20th Century Stone Patu with Hourglass Hole and Grooves
A fine quality 20th century stone patu, with hourglass hole and three grooves to the butt. Length 34 cm.
Maori Stained Wooden Patu with Carvings
A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional spatulate blade, the reduced tapering grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 40 cm.
Paua-eyed Maori Warrior with Patu
Maori figure with paua disc eyes carved holding a patu aloft. Height 40 cm
19th Century Maori Basalt Club with Suspension Hole
A 19th century Maori patu onewa, basalt club with a ridged grip and circular hole for suspension, repaired, 43 cm long
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
Paua-Eyed Patu: Finely Carved Maori Weapon
Fine Patu. Finely carved with a beautifully shaped blade above a tubular handle inlaid with a single paua eye which guards the Patu and its master. Dark brown patina.Length 40.4 cm. Width 11.5 cm. Y Registration Pending
Whalebone Patu - Traditional Form, Soft Patina
Superb Whalebone Patu. Fine and large example carved from whalebone. Traditional form with soft patina. Pierced round hole for attachment. Length 39 cm. Width 10.5 cm
Rare Hoeroa: Exceptional Whalebone Weapon of Prestigious Warriors
Superb and Important Hoeroa. This rare traditional whalebone long club was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon and was made from the lower jaw of the sperm whale. The is shaped to a transverse, convex edge and the top is finely…
Aruhe Pounder: Ancient Tool for Food Preparation
Patu Aruhe - Pounder. The patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Early 19th century or earlier. May have been swamp preserved. Length 29.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand
Andesite Stone Pounder with Notched Handle
Patu Muka. Large stone pounder with circular cross section, bulbous body, extends to top notched handle. Surface is rough and pitted. Andesite. Length 29.5 cm. Width 9 cm. Private collection, New Zealand
Finely Crafted Patu Onewa Handle
Patu Handle. Upper portion of a finely crafted patu onewa. Three ridges to the reke (butt). Hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Length 17 cm. Width 7.2 cm
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…
Traditional Greenstone Club with Leather Cord
A New Zealand greenstone club, the tapering flat club of traditional design in deep green with black and white striations, and having a plaited leather cord attached to the handle. Length 30.5 cm
20th Century Whale Bone Kotiate Club
20th century whale bone club, kotiate 30.5 cm length, registration pending
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…
Early 20th Century Maori Greenstone Mere
A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand club), good dark green tone with paler inclusions, traditional wide spatulate blade, reduced grip with rounded butt end, no drill hole, good overall polish. With numerous old newspaper cuttings…
Maori Fighting Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage finely carved New Zealand Maori fighting club (mere), approx 40 cm long
Whale Bone Patu, 19th Century
Patu paraoa - whale bone patu 19th century or earlier, six fine ridges to butt, squared end, length 40.5 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection. Sold Dunbar Sloane 1988
Pecked Patu Muka with Raised Handle Decoration
Patu muka of classic bulbous form with pecked surface and raised decoration to handle end
Classic Patu Onewa with Pecked Finish
Patu onewa of classic form and pecked finish face, terminated to a rounded butt with four curved lineage lines, length 27 cm
Whale Bone Patu of Traditional Form
Patu paraoa - whale bone patu of classic traditional form, the soft patina pierced with hole for attachment, length 38.5 cm
Maori Stone Hand Club with Spatulate Blade
A Maori pre-European stone hand club (patu onewa), traditional spatulate blade with some chipping, narrowing to a reduced grip with three defined grooves to the butt end, hour-glass suspension hole, polished all over. Length 30.7 cm
Maori Childs Club with Shell Inlay
A Maori Childs Club (tiaha), New Zealand (early-mid 20th century), carved hardwood and shell inlay, 128 cm long
Maori Hand Club with Intricate Design
An early Maori hand club, with finely executed design to both sides, face on handle terminus, minor chips have been repaired, 19th or early 20th century, New Zealand, length 41.5 cm
Maori Stone Patu with Hour-Glass Suspension Hole
A pre-European Maori stone patu (patu onewa), traditional tapered spatulate blade with minor chipping to end, tapered grip with 'hour-glass' suspension hole, the butt with three incised ridges. Registered Y18300. Length 32.5 cm
Maori Tewhatewha Club, 19th Century, Private Collection Melbourne
A Maori club, 19th century, New Zealand, tewhatewha / tewatewa. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, length 149 cm
Maori Taiaha Club
A Maori club, 20th century, New Zealand, taiaha. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, length 157 cm
Paua-eyed Taiaha: Early Maori Club
Early New Zealand Maori taiaha club, carved head with paua shell eyes. Length 126 cm
Traditional Whalebone Club with Pierced Hole
Patu Paraora whalebone club, good example in traditional form with pierced hole to end for attachment.L.40.5 cm
Paua-eyed Wahaika Hand Weapon with Mere Pounamu
Fine wahaika hand weapon, rounded blade finely carved with haehae and pataki surface decoration overall, two raised carved figures to either side of club, both with inlaid paua shell eyes, one holding mere pounamu also with carved manaia form sitting to…
Maori Tewhatewha Club, 19th Century
A Maori club (Tewhatewha), New Zealand, 19th century, carved wood, 175 cm long
Maori Carved Patu Paraoa
An old Maori carved patu paraoa, traditional spatulate blade, waisted grip and ridging to the butt, circular hour-glass tapered suspension hole. Length 30.2 cm
Traditional Patu Muka Stone Flax Pounder
A pre-European patu muka (stone flax pounder), traditional shape, short through the reduced grip area, shallow grooves to the poll. Length 20.9 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr Denis and Joy Hanna.
Finely Pecked Maori Patu Muka
An old Maori patu muka, finely pecked overall finish, simple narrowing to the butt end. Reg. Y5850. Length 23.9 cm
Maori Patu Paddle with Carved Pattern and Bone Inset
Maori wooden patu, the paddle with a carved pattern, the figurative pommel inset with bone and paua shell eyes, on a platted cord with a bone bead, length 40 cm
Traditional Maori Stone Pounder
A pre-European Maori patu muka (stone pounder), of traditional form with well defined features, peaked reduced grip, flared butt end, the pounding surface worn smooth and of good dark tone. Reg. Y20381. Length 22 cm
Maori Stone Hand Club with Polished Blade
A pre-European Maori patu onewa (stone hand club), the traditional tapered form with evidence of later polish to blade, three concentric concave rings to tapered butt end, reduced grip, the hour-glass suspension hole incomplete with drilling to one side…
Maori Concrete Post with Figural Design
A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the stylised figure with tongue extended, patu to left hand, on block base with Maori 'carved' detail, most original red paint finish remains. Height 68 cm, on later steel shaft and circular stand.
Wanganui Stone Patu by Paul Toa
Patu onewa shaped from upper Wanganui river stone by Paul Toa, length 34 cm
Paul Toa's Patu Onewa: Wanganui Riverstone Weapon
Patu onewa shaped from upper Wanganui riverstone by Paul Toa, length 31 cm
Large Green Pounamu Mere with Incised Bands
A modern pounamu (nephrite) mere (hand club), of good large size, traditional spatulate blade with reduced grip and three incised bands to the butt end, the mid to dark green tone with dark flecked inclusions. Length 32.5 cm, plaited leather thong…
Maori Whalebone Club with Carved Animal Stem, 35cm
Antique Maori whalebone club with carved handle and decorative carved animal to stem, length 35 cm.
Pacific Island Carved Hardwood Paddle Club (9 words)
A paddle club, carved hardwood, Pacific islands, early to mid 20th century, 93 cm long
Vintage Maori Patu Hand Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage Maori patu hand club. Finely carved with deep scroll designs and the butt with ancestor figure and inlaid paua shell eyes, length 31 cm
Whalebone club with flattened butt knob
A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with large flattened butt knob pierced by a slightly irregularly drilled hole. Y registered L.37 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Spatula-shaped Whalebone Club with Chiseled Hole
A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with flattened butt knob with small flanges, pierced by a square chiseled hole. Y registered L.36 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Whalebone Hand Club with Weku Head and Red Wax Remnants
A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), with lobed blade divided into quadrants by sulci notches/perforations to either side, the grip terminating in a profile weku head, with remnants of red wax to the ring eyes, length 32.5 cm. Y registered. From the…
Whalebone Hand Club with Notched Spatula Blade
A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), the spatula blade with uncommon notch design to the sides, where each quadrant overlaps the opposing lobe with the pattern reversed on the opposite side, the handle with simple butt knob, pierced and with a two-ply…
Wooden Taiaha Club from Hannah Dillon Collection
A wooden club, of taiaha form, possibly a performance prop, length 133 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Maori Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
19th century Maori tekoteko figure, with a patu held in the right hand, open mouth displaying block form teeth and male genitals present, surmounting a Koruru mask suggesting this figure was featured in an elevated position. Old red brown paint finish,…
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