There are a diverse collection of objects that represent the

culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand. These artefacts vary in

type, style, and function, and include the following:

Weapons: Maori weapons were traditionally made from wood,

bone, and stone, and included clubs, spears, and weapons with serrated edges,

such as the patu and mere.

Carvings: Maori carvings are highly symbolic and often

depict stories and legends from Maori mythology. These carvings can be found on

buildings, canoes, and other objects, and are often intricately detailed.

Jewellery: Maori jewellery often features intricate designs

and is made from materials such as bone, stone, and shell. Pendants, earrings,

and bracelets are all common forms of Maori jewellery.

Taonga puoro (musical instruments): These are traditional

Maori musical instruments, such as the p?t?tara (conch shell trumpet) and the

k?auau (flute). Maori music is an important more...

Under the New Zealand Protected Objects Act 1975, administered by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage, the sale, trade, export and ownership of some Maori artefact are regulated
Objects over 50 years old that also have Maori cultural significance must be inspected by Ministry for Culture & Heritage, and if significant the object will be allocated a "Y" number, a unique identification number. Artefacts that have a Y number can only be purchased by those that are registered collectors with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Scarf mark…

Pre-European Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Scarf Mark

Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Scarf mark and flaking along left lateral edge, large flake mark to the face. Poll flaked and uneven, cutting edge intact and sharp. 10 cm length.

Pre-European large toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone.…

Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone, Polished and Sharp

Pre-European large toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Quadrangular form, scarf markings to both laterals, pecked uneven poll, polished surface throughout with smooth bevel and cutting edge intact and sharp. 26 cm length.

Pre-European toki pounamu, fired inanga. Quadrangular form,…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Pounamu

Pre-European toki pounamu, fired inanga. Quadrangular form, poll flaked and uneven, hammer pecked back lateral, clear bevel and sharp cutting edge. 16 cm length.

A pre European toki pounamu (adze blade), Kawakawa variety…

Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Adze Blade, Pre-European

A pre European toki pounamu (adze blade), Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape. Hammer pecking to the pole section and across the surface, chips to the blade section. 21 cm length.

Pre-European toki pounamu (kokopu), kokopu pounamu is a pale…

Pre-European Kokopu Pounamu Toki Axe

Pre-European toki pounamu (kokopu), kokopu pounamu is a pale speckled variety. Quadrangular scarf marks down the right side of face and left side lateral. Edges are well defined and cutting edge sharp. 20 cm length.

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Kawakawa…

Kawakawa Pounamu Toki with Inanga Inclusions

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Kawakawa variety stone with mottled inanga inclusions. Lapidary scarfs visible to each side. 31 cm length, 6.5 cm width.

Toki pounamu, polished Inanga variety stone, scarfing marks to…

Polished Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone with Scarfing Marks

Toki pounamu, polished Inanga variety stone, scarfing marks to one lateral side, cutting edge sharp and intact, 6 cm length.

Toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, well defined lateral…

Polished Kawakawa Pounamu with Lateral Edges and Sharp Blade

Toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, well defined lateral edges and polished, uneven poll, blade worn unevenly but sharp. Lapidary scarf mark on one side for lashing. 9 cm length.

A superb rare large argillite Pre-European toki (adze),…

Rare Archaic Period Argillite Toki Adze

A superb rare large argillite Pre-European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross-section form reducing to the pole section. The pole with unusual lobed ridging. Overall pecked finish. Some chipping to the blade edge. Similar in form to toki found at…

A good rare Pre-European gabbro rock toki ( adze blade),…

Rare Pre-European Gabbro Toki Adze Blade (22 cm)

A good rare Pre-European gabbro rock toki ( adze blade), Quadrangular sectioned reducing to the hammer dressed grip section. 22 cm length.

Pre-European large toki (argillite), extensively flaked,…

Ancient Quadrangular Toki with Old Newspaper Affixed

Pre-European large toki (argillite), extensively flaked, quadrangular form. Old newspaper affixed. 26 cm length. Y number pending

A Pre-European hogback toki (greywacke), hammer pecked on the…

Pre-European Polished Hogback Toki Axe

A Pre-European hogback toki (greywacke), hammer pecked on the top and sides. Polished to the blade section. 24 cm length.

A large Pre-European toki (greywacke), tapering quadrangular…

Large Pre-European Greywacke Toki with Polished Blade

A large Pre-European toki (greywacke), tapering quadrangular shape, hammer pecking across the surface with polished blade. 28 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), uneven poll, pecked with flake…

Pre-European Uneven Poll Toki with Flakes

Pre-European toki (argillite), uneven poll, pecked with flake scars to the cutting edge. Paper sticker with 'Late Nelson type'. 16 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), well defined lateral edges,…

Pre-European Toki from Farewell Spit

Pre-European toki (argillite), well defined lateral edges, flaked and scratched upper section, polished from the midsection to the bevel and cutting edge. Some small flaking to lower section. Sticker label with 'Farewell Spit'. 16 cm length.

Pre-European toki (greywacke), pecked and Flaked to the upper…

Pre-European Bevel Polished Toki Blade

Pre-European toki (greywacke), pecked and Flaked to the upper section, bevel polished. Flake scar to blade corner. 16 cm length.

Pre-European large toki (greywacke), pecked and flaked,…

Polished Greywacke Toki with Sharp Blade

Pre-European large toki (greywacke), pecked and flaked, polished bevel with sharp blade. 21 cm length. Y number pending.

Three Pre-European toki, two are polished with well defined…

Pre-European Toki Variations

Three Pre-European toki, two are polished with well defined lateral edges and bevels with sharp blades. One is flaked on the face. ,

An unusual spade form toki (greywacke), shoulders spaded and…

Unusual Toki Spade with Polished Cutting Edge

An unusual spade form toki (greywacke), shoulders spaded and pecked, lower section polished with a sharp cutting edge. Some fritting to the blade. 9 cm length.

Pre-European spade shouldered argillite toki, pecked to the…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Polished Blade

Pre-European spade shouldered argillite toki, pecked to the upper section with polished blade. 13 cm length.

Pre-European large toki (greywacke), Flacked and pecked to the…

Large Pre-European Toki with Polished Bevel and Sharp Edge

Pre-European large toki (greywacke), Flacked and pecked to the grip section, with poll rounded and even, high polished bevel and sharp cutting edge. A small amount of fritting to the blade edge. 21 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecking to both laterals, stone…

Polished pre-European toki with pecking and large flake

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecking to both laterals, stone smooth and polished from half way down the face to the cutting edge, large flake to the left side of bevel. 15 cm length.

Pre-European toki (dark argillite), quadranglar form flaring to…

Dark Argillite Quadrangular Toki Blade

Pre-European toki (dark argillite), quadranglar form flaring to a sharp polished blade. 17 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll and well defined…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Defined Edges

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll and well defined edges. 13 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll, laterals pecked,…

Tamatea's Toki: Pre-European Polished Cutting Tool

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll, laterals pecked, polished down to a sharp cutting edge. Paper sticker inscribed 'Tamatea'. 13 cm length.

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), edges of laterals well…

Pre-European Toki with Sharp Edges

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), edges of laterals well defined, cutting edge flaked. 22.5 cm length.

Pre-European toki (greywacke), 18 cm length.

Pre-European Greywacke Toki

Pre-European toki (greywacke), 18 cm length.

Pre-European pink volcanic toki, Quadrangular form pecked…

Pink Volcanic Toki with Unusual Ridge Delineation

Pre-European pink volcanic toki, Quadrangular form pecked throughout with unusual ridge delineating the blade section. Red accretions. 24 cm length.

Pre-European toki (dark greywacke), polished traditional…

Polished Quadrangular Toki with Fritting, 18.5 cm

Pre-European toki (dark greywacke), polished traditional quadrangular form, pecked to the upper section. Some fritting to the blade. 18.5 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecked to face and back,…

Pre-European Polished Toki Axe

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecked to face and back, polished bevel and cutting edge, flaked to the poll. 13.5 cm.

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Complete…

Large Unpolished Flaked Adze Blade with Green Stone

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Complete adze. Quadrangular cross-section. Finely ground on all sides. Longitudinal crack on proper right side. Large bevel, slight chin. Curved cutting edge with numerous small chips. Deep green stone…

A nephrite adze blade (toki pounamu), Quadrangular cross…

Polished Nephrite Adze Blade with Natural Depressions

A nephrite adze blade (toki pounamu), Quadrangular cross section. Polished all over. Natural break at poll. Saw marks and snap evident the whole length of the proper left side. Natural depressions on back. Slight partial chin. Long bevel. Dull cutting…

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki),…

Unpolished Adze Blade Fragment with Pecking and Cortex

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Quadrangular cross section. Diagonal transverse break. Flaked all over. Areas of pecking visible on front / proper left side and back. Black stone with grey cortex remaining on the back proper left…

Three stone small toki (adzes), all with good patina, one found…

Small Patinated Toki Adzes from Cable and Onapua Bay

Three stone small toki (adzes), all with good patina, one found at Cable Bay and another at Onapua Bay, Y13296, Y14306, Y14307, L. 7.5 cm, 8 cm and 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered…

Argillite toki, of narrow and shallow quadrangular form, good…

Argillite Toki with Haft Polish and Old Scars

Argillite toki, of narrow and shallow quadrangular form, good smooth patina, haft polish over still visible old flake scars, narrow butt, chipping to the blade, Y14065, L. 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975,…

Argillite toki (adze), of elongated rounded quadrangular form,…

Elongated Argillite Toki Adze with Patina and Fracture

Argillite toki (adze), of elongated rounded quadrangular form, with good smooth patina with some specks, prominent chin ridge before the curved polished blade area, large old conchoidal fracture to the front, some chipping to the blade, Y14064, L. 22 cm.…

Argillite toki (adze), of tapering quadrangular shape, with…

Argillite Toki Adze - Protected Object for Registered Collectors Only

Argillite toki (adze), of tapering quadrangular shape, with polished curved bevel with pronounced ridge, hammer-dressed butt, Y14682, L. 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of…

Stone tanged toki (adze), of elongated, deep tapering…

Stone Adze with Protected Status

Stone tanged toki (adze), of elongated, deep tapering quadrangular form, with a pale grey smooth patina, finely hammer-dressed reduced tang, Y15765, L. 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered…

Polished grey-green stone toki (adze), of quadrangular tapering…

Green Stone Adze with Sharp Blade

Polished grey-green stone toki (adze), of quadrangular tapering form, rounded sides and well-defined sharp blade, good patina, a ridge has been formed with a modern grinder to the front butt, Y14688, L. 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under…

Large light grey gabbro toki (adze), of tapering quadrangular…

Large Gabbro Toki Adze - Protected Object

Large light grey gabbro toki (adze), of tapering quadrangular shape with a steep bevel, Y08982, L. 28.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of Taonga T?turu can bid on this item. If…

A greywacke toki (adze), of rounded quadrangular form, all over…

Greywacke Toki Adze, Rounded Quadrangular Form

A greywacke toki (adze), of rounded quadrangular form, all over pecked finish incompletely polished out, gently curved bevel, Y14105, L. 26.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered Collectors of…

A Rangi Redman Maori toki poutangata, the hafted adze finely…

Carved Rangi Redman Maori Adze with Pounamu Blade

A Rangi Redman Maori toki poutangata, the hafted adze finely carved with figures and scrolls, lashed with a pounamu blade. Carved with maker's monogram. Length 49.5 cm.

Papua New Guinea Highlands picks and adze two fighting picks…

Papua New Guinea Highlands Tool Set

Papua New Guinea Highlands picks and adze two fighting picks and two adze 61 cm (longest)

A pounamu toki, Aotearoa. This adze is made from mottled light…

Mottled Green Pounamu Toki from Aotearoa

A pounamu toki, Aotearoa. This adze is made from mottled light and dark green nephrite stone. The toki is un-tanged, bevelled and has a quadrangular cross section. The obverse and reverse of the toki is polished. Length 6 cm, width 4 cm, depth 8 cm

A small toki, Aotearoa, carved from an argillite boulder. This…

Small Argillite Toki Adze from Aotearoa

A small toki, Aotearoa, carved from an argillite boulder. This adze has a quadrangular cross section. The cutting edge has dulled with use and there is a small chip to the edge. Highly polished surface. Height 6.6 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 1.7 cm

A pre European Maori stone toki section, blade and bevel only,…

Maori Argillite Toki Blade with Hog-Back Wedged Form

A pre European Maori stone toki section, blade and bevel only, hog-back type of pronounced wedged form, metasomatised black argillite. With clean snap break. Length 13.4 cm.

Argillite stone toki, Quadrangular form, 15 cm length ...

Argillite Quadrangular Toki - 15cm

Argillite stone toki, Quadrangular form, 15 cm length ...

Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade) and scraper, each 7 cm…

Pre-European Pounamu Adze Blade and Scraper Set

Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade) and scraper, each 7 cm length.

Pre- European toki (stone adze), mottled green/grey stone -…

Mottled Stone Toki with Blade Chip

Pre- European toki (stone adze), mottled green/grey stone - possibly serpentine, tapering quadrangular shape, chip to the blade section

Pre- European toki (stone adze), Argillite, quadrangular shape,…

Pre-European Argillite Toki Adze

Pre- European toki (stone adze), Argillite, quadrangular shape, small chips to the cutting edge, 16 cm length

Worked Obsidian stone two other worked stones used for…

Sharpening Stones Trio: Obsidian, Toki, and A Toki

Worked Obsidian stone two other worked stones used for sharpening toki and a toki.

Unusual Pre-European toki and another toki, Corse volcanic…

Unusual Quadrangular Toki Pair

Unusual Pre-European toki and another toki, Corse volcanic stone, quadrangular shape with unusual raised lashing ridges to the pole section. The other argillite toki of quadrangular shape with pecked and polished finish, 16 cm and 13 cm length

A good Hog back Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite,…

Argillite Hogback Toki with Carved Kauri Stand

A good Hog back Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite, quadrangular shape with deep triangulated blade, pecked and polished finish. Together with a later carved kauri stand decorated with wheku heads, toki length 270 mm, stand 36 x 12 cm

A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular…

Rare Large Pre-European Argillite Toki Adze

A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross section form. Hammer pecked pole section, the remaining surface with smooth polish, giant toki of this size and type are very rare. They were usually associated with important…

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (adze blade), grey…

Impressive Pre-European Adze Blade with Reeve's Model

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (adze blade), grey argillite, quadrangular shape, finely modelled, polished all over with a few areas were pecking remains, particularly the lashing area, Sold together with a small model made by Robert Lionel…

Adze tip, Greywacke. Found at a moa hunter camp site, Wairau…

Greywacke Adze Tip from Moa Hunter Campsite

Adze tip, Greywacke. Found at a moa hunter camp site, Wairau bar, 7.5 cm length

Two black Argillite toki (adze blades), chips to the blade of…

Pair of Black Argillite Toki Adze Blades

Two black Argillite toki (adze blades), chips to the blade of one, 13.5 cm and 8.3 cm length.

Two rare white stone toki (adze blades). Provenance: Chatham…

Chatham Islands' Rare White Stone Toki Blades

Two rare white stone toki (adze blades). Provenance: Chatham Islands. Purchased from Dunbar Sloane in March 1971.

Rare white stone toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shape, pecked…

White Toki Adze Blade from Chatham Islands

Rare white stone toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shape, pecked surface with blunt curved cutting edge. Provenance: Chatham Islands. Purchased from Dunbar Sloane in March 1971, 11.3 cm length.

Rare white stone toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shape, smooth…

Rare White Toki Adze Blade from Chatham Islands

Rare white stone toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shape, smooth surface with blunt curved cutting edge. Provenance: Chatham Islands. Purchased from Dunbar Sloane in March 1971, 12 cm length.

Pre- European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Kawakawa variety…

Kawakawa Pounamu Toki Pendant Pair

Pre- European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Kawakawa variety pounamu with lapidary scarf to one side. Deep groove to the center suggesting that the piece was intended be made into two pendants, 9 cm length.

Pounamu toki (nephrite adze), the thin light green-grey pounamu…

Polished Pounamu Toki Adze, 15.6cm Length

Pounamu toki (nephrite adze), the thin light green-grey pounamu with polished bevel and cutting edge, 15.6 cm length.

A superb black Argillite Pre-European toki (adze blade), finely…

Polished Argillite Pre-European Toki Adze Blade

A superb black Argillite Pre-European toki (adze blade), finely modelled, quadrangular shape, bevel and front section highly polished, the rest pecked. Well defined curved chin above the bevel edge, 19.6 cm length.

Pre-European toki (adze blade), rare hog back (apex up) example…

Rare Hogback Toki in Fine Grained Greywacke Adze Blade

Pre-European toki (adze blade), rare hog back (apex up) example in fine grained greywacke, flaked all over except for the polished cutting area, 14.5 cm length

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Grey-black argillite, broken…

Pre-European Repaired Toki Adze Blade

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Grey-black argillite, broken and repaired. 21 cm length.

Pre-European toki (adze blade) three Pre- European toki (adze…

Pre-European Adze Blades: Polished and Damaged

Pre-European toki (adze blade) three Pre- European toki (adze blades), one water polished, the other two showing considerable damage

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite with white streaks…

Argillite Toki Adze Blade with White Streaks

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite with white streaks through the stone, tapering quadrangular shape, angled to the pole section. Polished finish with hammer pecking to the sides, 21 cm length

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Green/grey stone, tapering…

Pre-European Green/Grey Stone Toki Adze Blade (21cm)

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Green/grey stone, tapering quadrangular shape, polished blade section then hammer pecked to the back front and sides, chipped to the blade, 21 cm length

Pre- European toki (adze blade), Argillite stone, unusual…

Pre-European Argillite Adze Blade with Square Form

Pre- European toki (adze blade), Argillite stone, unusual square form blade reducing to the pole section. The blade polished, the pole section pecked and flaked, 19 cm length

Pre- European toki (adze blade), dark black argillite, tapering…

Pre-European Black Argillite Toki

Pre- European toki (adze blade), dark black argillite, tapering quadrangular shape, pecked and flaked water worn surface, 19 cm length

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, polished finish, 14 cm length.

Polished Argillite Toki Adze Blade, 14cm

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, polished finish, 14 cm length.

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape,…

Argillite Toki Adze Blade with Polished Finish

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape, polished finish, small chip to the blade, 12 cm length.

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape with…

Argillite Toki Adze Blade: Tapering Quadrangular Shape

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape with narrow blade section, 18 cm length.

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape,…

Argillite Toki Adze Blade - 15cm

Toki (adze blade), Argillite, tapering quadrangular shape, pecked and polished finish, 15 cm length.

Toki (adze blade), Argillite with brown inclusions in the stone,…

Brown Inlaid Argillite Toki Adze Blade

Toki (adze blade), Argillite with brown inclusions in the stone, tapering quadrangular shape, pecked and polished finish, 17 cm length

Two toki (adze blades), Argillite, chips to the blade of one,…

Argillite Toki Adze Blades, 12-12.5cm

Two toki (adze blades), Argillite, chips to the blade of one, 12 and 12.5 cm length.

Toki (adze blade), Greywacke, tapering quadrangular shape with…

Toki Adze: Greywacke Blade with Triangulated Section

Toki (adze blade), Greywacke, tapering quadrangular shape with triangulated blade section, 13 cm length

Toki (adze blade), tapering quadrangular shape, pecked and…

Polished Toki Adze Blade with Tapering Quadrangular Shape

Toki (adze blade), tapering quadrangular shape, pecked and polished finish, small chips to the blade, 20 cm length

Large toki (adze blade), Argillite, elongated quadrangular…

Polished Elongated Argillite Toki Blade - 26cm

Large toki (adze blade), Argillite, elongated quadrangular shape, polished finish, 26 cm length

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite, polished finish,…

Pre-European Argillite Toki Adze Blade, 14 cm Length

Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite, polished finish, chip to the blade edge, 14 cm length

Toki Poutangata by John Moore (Hafted ceremonial adze blade),…

Pounamu Toki Adze with Wheku Head and Paua Inlays

Toki Poutangata by John Moore (Hafted ceremonial adze blade), made in the traditional style with a pounamu blade. Carved with a figure with wheku head with inset paua eyes, the handle inlaid with paua discs and terminating in a carved wheku head \, 46 cm…

A good Pre-European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Flatted…

Mottled Brown Pre-European Pounamu Toki Adze - 16cm

A good Pre-European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Flatted tapering quadrangular shape with mottled brown inclusions in the stone, lapidary scarf to one side, 16 cm length

A pre-European Maori long toki, tapered form of rectangular…

Maori argillite long toki

A pre-European Maori long toki, tapered form of rectangular cross-section, over-all in good polish, of metasomatised argillite; black with pale section at poll end. Length 24.5 cm.

A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff…

Maori greenstone adze from Taranaki area

A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff type 2B, the poll is partly ground and of irregular shape, the length of one side with evidence of groove and snap division method, flake scar to the other side, curved bevel edge in good…

A pre-European Maori greenstone adze (toki), the inanga variety…

Pre-European Maori greenstone inanga adze

A pre-European Maori greenstone adze (toki), the inanga variety stone with pale silvery green inclusions, flat tapered form, defined groove cut to one lateral margin, polished overall finish with rough unfinished poll. 3.9 x 1.1 x 98.

A pre-European Maori toki (adze), with distinctive tang and…

Maori Adze with Tang and Pecked Poll

A pre-European Maori toki (adze), with distinctive tang and pecked poll, length 15.5 cm.

A pre European Maori stone toki, type 2C, some flaking to…

Polished Maori Stone Toki Axe, Type 2C

A pre European Maori stone toki, type 2C, some flaking to proper right side, over-all polished with some pecking evident, length 18.5 cm

A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved…

Harley Burke's Carved Pounamu Hei Toki

A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved toki of uncommon graduating tone of Arahura stone. By Harley Burke (Waikato). Fine elaborate plaited lashing and neck cord. Toki. Length 19.5 cm.

A Maori pre-European pounamu toki, wide tapered form, good dark…

Maori Pounamu Toki Blade

A Maori pre-European pounamu toki, wide tapered form, good dark green tone, the blade probably resharpened at a later date. Length 10.9 cm, width 6.2 cm. Being assessed for registration.

An old Maori carved pounamu toki (adze), short wide tapered…

Maori Pounamu Adze: Pale Inanga Tapered Form

An old Maori carved pounamu toki (adze), short wide tapered form. Angled straight edge. Pale inanga tone. Length 7.5 cm, wW.5.3 cm. Being assessed for registration.

A Maori pre-European stone small toki, polished blade section…

Maori Basalt Toki Stone Axe

A Maori pre-European stone small toki, polished blade section otherwise broad flaked. Black basalt. Length 13.3 cm. Being assessed for registration.

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), curved polished blade…

Maori Stone Toki Adze, 17cm Length

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), curved polished blade area otherwise fine peaked detail. Wide tapered form. Length 17 cm. The blade in good condition with sharp edge. Being assessed for registration.

A Maori pre-European toki, with reduced pecked tang and tapered…

River-worn Maori Toki Axe

A Maori pre-European toki, with reduced pecked tang and tapered wedged form, over-all river worn type smooth finish, dark green-grey tone. Length 21 cm.

A toki adze blade. A tapered form with a narrow butt end and a…

Toki Adze Blade: Tapered Form with Curved Bevel

A toki adze blade. A tapered form with a narrow butt end and a curved bevel. Length 19 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 3.2 cm

An exquisite long handled axe (toki kakauroa). A long…

Paua Inlaid Long Handled Axe

An exquisite long handled axe (toki kakauroa). A long cylindrical shaft with a dark brown patina. Mid way up the handles length is a carved faces with paua shell inlay eyes. Steel axe head. Length 147 cm, width 20 cm

Toki adze blade, Quadrangular shape, chipped to the blade,

Chipped Quadrangular Toki Adze Blade

Toki adze blade, Quadrangular shape, chipped to the blade,