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.

517 items found, 289-384 shown:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

Toki (adze), Greywacke stone, hammer dressing to the reduced…

Greywacke Stone Toki Adze with Hammer Dressing

Toki (adze), Greywacke stone, hammer dressing to the reduced poll section, 22 cm length. .

Large toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to…

Hammer-Pecked Quadrangular Toki Blade

Large toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to the sides and tanged end section. 29 cm length.

A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), of wide and deep…

Maori Pounamu Adze with Natural Finish

A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), of wide and deep solid proportions, multi-toned with brown/dark brown inclusions, mildly rounded bevel, the angled poll end with natural fractured finish. Length 195, width 8 cm, depth 3 cm.

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered ovoid form,…

Maori Stone Adze, Pre-European

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered ovoid form, over-all finely pecked, some broad chipping, probably basalt. Length 21 cm.

A large Maori pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type…

Maori black basalt toki adze, Duff type 1A

A large Maori pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type 1A, tradition tapered quadrangular form, the broad flake chipping with soft weathered (water) worn finish. Length 31.5 cm.

Three greenstone adze heads, Baliem valley, West Papua (3),…

Greenstone Adze Heads from Baliem Valley, West Papua

Three greenstone adze heads, Baliem valley, West Papua (3), length 15 to 23 cm

A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze),…

Maori Greenstone Adze with Curved Blade

A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze), tapered rounded form with pecked tang, the polished blade of curved form with fine cutting edge. Length 20 cm. Being assessed for registration.

A pre-European Maori part hog back toki, (Duff type 4), wedged…

Pre-European Maori Wedged Tapered Blade Toki

A pre-European Maori part hog back toki, (Duff type 4), wedged tapered blade in part polish, snapped handle end. Length 19 cm. Being assessed for registration.

Four pounamu toki fragments, 8 cm 7 cm 5 cm 4 cm

Pounamu Toki Fragments: 4 Pieces, Varying Sizes

Four pounamu toki fragments, 8 cm 7 cm 5 cm 4 cm

Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to…

Adze Pendant with Later Holes - Pounamu Whao

Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to allow wearing as pendant, 4 cm 6 cm

Two pounamu toki/adze, 9.5 cm 6 cm long

Pair of 9.5 cm Pounamu Adze/Toki - 6 cm Long

Two pounamu toki/adze, 9.5 cm 6 cm long

Six stone toki/adze, 8 cm 8 cm 7 cm 6 cm 5.5 cm 4.5 cm long

Six Stone Toki/Adze Set in Various Sizes

Six stone toki/adze, 8 cm 8 cm 7 cm 6 cm 5.5 cm 4.5 cm long

Four stone whao/chisel, 14 cm 15 cm 8 cm 15 cm long. Provenance:…

Kaikoura Peninsula Adze and Four Stone Chisel Set

Four stone whao/chisel, 14 cm 15 cm 8 cm 15 cm long. Provenance: one stone toki/adze, Kaikoura Peninsula 9/4/1955

Two stone whao/chisel & partially formed stone toki/adze, 25 cm…

Stone Tools: Whao and Toki Adze

Two stone whao/chisel & partially formed stone toki/adze, 25 cm 17 cm 14 cm long

Four stone toki/adze, 22 cm, 22 cm, 12 cm, 11 cm

Set of Four Stone Toki/Adze in Various Sizes

Four stone toki/adze, 22 cm, 22 cm, 12 cm, 11 cm

Stone toki adze on wooden shaft, black sharp edges toki…

Black Stone Adze on Wooden Shaft with Muka Binding

Stone toki adze on wooden shaft, black sharp edges toki attached to rakau whakairo with thick muka, 35 cm long

Stone toki/adze, 21 cm long

21 cm Stone Toki/Adze

Stone toki/adze, 21 cm long

Stone hogback toki/adze, 26.5 cm long

26.5 cm Stone Hogback Toki/Adze

Stone hogback toki/adze, 26.5 cm long

Large stone toki/adze, 32 cm long

32cm Stone Toki/Adze - Impressive Tool for Carving

Large stone toki/adze, 32 cm long

Large stone toki/adze, 31.9 cm long

31.9cm Stone Toki/Adze

Large stone toki/adze, 31.9 cm long

Stone toki/adze, 21 cm long

21cm Stone Toki/Adze

Stone toki/adze, 21 cm long

Pounamu toki/adze, 14.2 cm long

Pounamu Adze: A 14.2 cm Tool of Maori Tradition

Pounamu toki/adze, 14.2 cm long

Stone toki/adze, 17 cm long

17 cm Stone Adze/Toki

Stone toki/adze, 17 cm long

Stone toki/adze, 18 cm long

18 cm Stone Toki/Adze

Stone toki/adze, 18 cm long

Stone toki/adze, 16 cm long

16 cm Stone Toki/Adze

Stone toki/adze, 16 cm long

A pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), flat tapered form,…

Maori Stone Adze: Tapered Rectangular Form

A pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), flat tapered form, rectangular cross-section. Medium/dark grey tone. Length 25 cm.

A pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), rounded…

Maori Basalt Toki Adze, 22.5cm

A pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), rounded quadrangular form, of good size and shape. Length 22.5 cm.

A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze),…

Impressive Quadrangular Black Basalt Toki Adze

A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze), quadrangular form, long tapered bevel, part in good polish, broad flaking towards the butt. Length 34 cm.

A large pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), tapered…

Maori Stone Adze with Polished Side

A large pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), tapered quadrangular form with tapered bevel, one side with half polish otherwise flaked and pecked finish displaying some broad chipping, mildly reduced tang end, curved blade end. Length 31 cm, maximum width…

A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced…

Maori Greenstone Adze with Tapered Haft and Flared Shoulders

A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced tapered haft with distinctive short, flared shoulders to the flat blade with near parallel sides, chip to blade edge, dark green tone with pale/orange/brown inclusions, in good polish. Length 17…

Ian McMillan carved adze haft (tokipoutangata), the curving…

Carved adze haft with full figure

Ian McMillan carved adze haft (tokipoutangata), the curving handle with full figure at the top, the sennit cord binding with feather highlight, no adze present, carved from an old found branch section with worm holes evident. Length 32 cm.

A modern woven flax kete, together with bone carved arm, three…

Flax Kete and Carvings Set

A modern woven flax kete, together with bone carved arm, three shells and a wooden toki with suspension hole.

Ian McMillan unfinished carving, two square section block…

Unfinished Adze Carvings by Ian McMillan

Ian McMillan unfinished carving, two square section block ends with initial adze carved figural work. Height 67.5 cm and Height 54.5 cm

A early 20th century toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze), full…

Early 20th century Toki Poutangata ceremonial adze

A early 20th century toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze), full figure to outside, mask to one side above geometric notch and chevron decoration. Square suspension hole. Small greenstone toki with muka and dog fur lashing, length 30 cm.

18th century or earlier greenstone toki (adze), broken with…

Greenstone Toki Adze Pair with Repair

18th century or earlier greenstone toki (adze), broken with indications of further working, together with stone toki (adze) of classic tapering form. Repair to middle, length 12 cm, 17 cm

Three 18th century or earlier small greenstone Whao (chisel),…

18th Century Greenstone Whao and White Stone Toki

Three 18th century or earlier small greenstone Whao (chisel), two of classic tapering form. The third of rounded crude form. Together with a toki of white stone material, length 7 cm, 6 cm, 5 cm, 11 cm.

18th century or earlier small greenstone toki, of classic…

Small Greenstone Toki, 18th Century

18th century or earlier small greenstone toki, of classic tapering form, length 7 cm.

Six 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering…

Six Antique Tapering Toki, 18th Century or Earlier

Six 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering form, length 8 cm, 9 cm, 9 cm, 7 cm, 5 cm, 5 cm.

Four 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering…

Four Small Antique Tapering Toki Knives

Four 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering form, length 11 cm, 8 cm, 8 cm, 8 cm.

Four 18th century or earlier toki, one with lashing tang,…

Four Antique Toki with Lashing Tangs

Four 18th century or earlier toki, one with lashing tang, length 17 cm, 12 cm, 12 cm,10 cm.

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form,…

Set of Four Antique Tapering Toki

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, L14 cm, 14 cm,13 cm,13 cm.

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form,…

Set of Four Classic Tapering Toki

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, L15 cm,14 cm, 14 cm,12 cm.

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form,…

Set of Four Antique Tapering Toki

Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 14 cm,13 cm,12 cm, 12 cm.

Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form,…

Three Antique Tapering Toki, 18th Century or Earlier

Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 18 cm,15 cm,13 cm.

Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form,…

Three Antique Tapering Toki, 18th Century or Earlier

Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 20 cm, 20 cm, 21 cm.

An 18th century or earlier toki, one of classic tapering form,…

18th Century Tapering Toki, 20-21 cm

An 18th century or earlier toki, one of classic tapering form, length 20 cm, 21 cm.

18th century or earlier large toki, deep lashing grooves to…

Antique Blunt Toki with Deep Lashing Grooves

18th century or earlier large toki, deep lashing grooves to butt, blunt blade, length 33 cm.

18th century or earlier toki, wide blade. Tapering form, length…

18th Century Toki: Wide Blade, 30cm Length

18th century or earlier toki, wide blade. Tapering form, length 30 cm.

18th century or earlier toki, fine curved blade. Tapering form,…

Fine 18th Century Toki with Curved Blade

18th century or earlier toki, fine curved blade. Tapering form, length 17 cm.

18th century or earlier toki, Relatively fine curved blade.…

18th Century Curved Toki Blade - 18cm Length

18th century or earlier toki, Relatively fine curved blade. Tapering form, length 18 cm

A pre-European Maori stone toki, of mildly tapered proportions,…

Maori Stone Toki from Raglan Area

A pre-European Maori stone toki, of mildly tapered proportions, in good polish. Length 17.5 cm. Provenance: Found c.1964 in the Raglan area. Being assessed for registration.

A collection of stone implements including a bound club head,…

Stone Implements Collection

A collection of stone implements including a bound club head, an incised implement, a small adze blade & a glass egg [4], length 6-27 cm

A pounamu adze blade of good kawakawa variety nephrite, from a…

Kawakawa Pounamu Adze Blade from Contemporary Toki Poutangata

A pounamu adze blade of good kawakawa variety nephrite, from a contemporary toki poutangata, length 23 cm

Three Maori Pre-European stone toki. Registered Y762, Y16538…

Maori Pre-European Stone Toki Collection

Three Maori Pre-European stone toki. Registered Y762, Y16538 and Y16867. Lengths 12 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm.

Three Maori Pre-European toki (adze blades), registered Y15996,…

Maori Toki Adze Blades from Pre-European Era

Three Maori Pre-European toki (adze blades), registered Y15996, Y16864 and Y16865, length 12 cm, 10 cm and 10 cm. Provenance: detailed on certificate: 'Dug up at Korarehera (Old Russell)' and 'Mauwearie Mt Wellington'.

A patu muka, Maori stone flax fibre pounder and a Greywacke…

Maori Stone Tools for Flax Preparation and Adze Crafting

A patu muka, Maori stone flax fibre pounder and a Greywacke toki, Maori adze blade, the patu muka with greywacke ovoid body shape and short grip. Used in the preparation of muka by beating the fibres extracted from New Zealand flax (harakeke), to produce…

A large argillite toki, Maori adze blade, of tapered…

Large Maori Adze Blade of D'Urville Island Argillite

A large argillite toki, Maori adze blade, of tapered trapezoidal form, blade slightly curved, non-polished, surface with evidence of flake chipping. This adze made of D'Urville Island argillite would have been a product of high value exported over long…

A Maori pre-European large argillite toki (adze), type 1, with…

Maori argillite toki with pecked and polished finish

A Maori pre-European large argillite toki (adze), type 1, with long narrow pole end, pecked finish, evidence of flake chipping to base and sides otherwise polished finish, tapered with blade at the widest width. 7.5 x 3.5 x 25 cm

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), pale stone of long…

Maori Stone Toki Adze - 19.5cm Length

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), pale stone of long tapered form with the polished curved bevelled edge in good condition, length 19.5 cm.

Two Maori pre-European toki (adze), one of Ohana argillite,…

Maori Adzes: Ohana Argillite & Tapered Form

Two Maori pre-European toki (adze), one of Ohana argillite, mildly tapered form, polished overall finish with mildly curved bevel in good condition. 5.5 x 2 x 16.5 cm. The other smaller, tapered form with reduced grip, length 10 cm.

A large pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), tapered…

Maori Basalt Toki Adze - Duff Type 1A

A large pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), tapered form with curved bevel in good polish, flaked finish to the tang. dark tone. Duff type 1A, length 26 cm.

Five ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes from the…

Maori Stone Axes from Fred Smith Collection

Five ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes from the Fred Smith. Collection. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Three small ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes,…

Maori Stone Axes Collection

Three small ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes, Greenish stone. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. 14 cm (longest)

Six ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes.…

Maori Stone Axes Collection

Six ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Two highly polished Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes.…

Maori Stone Axes from Dr. John Raven's Collection

Two highly polished Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. 19 cm & 17 cm

Large Perforated Maori New Zealand stone axe or adze.…

Maori Stone Axe from New Zealand

Large Perforated Maori New Zealand stone axe or adze. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 29 cm

Highly polished Maori New Zealand stone axe, adze or other tool.…

Polished Maori Stone Tool from New Zealand

Highly polished Maori New Zealand stone axe, adze or other tool. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 23 cm

A large Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), long flat broad…

Maori Stone Adze - 28cm Length

A large Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), long flat broad tapered form with chip to the near straight bevel, dark grey flecked tone, length 28 cm.

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), Duff Type I polished…

Pre-European Maori Stone Adze

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), Duff Type I polished black argillite with coarse flaking to the tang, length 21.5 cm.

A pre 19th century Maori carved toki Poutangata (ceremonial…

Maori Poutangata Adze with Stone Blade

A pre 19th century Maori carved toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze). Wooden shaft of possibly natural form with squared heel. Replacement lashing with flared stone blade. Length 46 cm

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of relatively…

Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Adze

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of relatively flat form, fine blade. Length 9.5 cm

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of natural…

Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Toki Adze

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of natural curved form. Minor chips to blade. Length 16 cm

A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled…

Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Mortimer Trade Axe Head

A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled Hatchet). The trade axe head stamped 'Mortimer'. The shaft with two weku masks with red sealing wax eyes. Haehae and pakati decoration. Height 134 cm

Two stone toki / adze, smooth finishes, 13 cm and 31 cm lengths

Smooth Stone Toki Set: 13cm and 31cm Lengths

Two stone toki / adze, smooth finishes, 13 cm and 31 cm lengths

Two stone toki / adze, both with smoothed finishes, 21.5 cm and…

Smoothed Stone Toki Set - 2 Sizes

Two stone toki / adze, both with smoothed finishes, 21.5 cm and 16 cm lengths

Three stone toki/adze, 15.5 cm, 12 cm, 10.5 cm lengths, and…

Three Stone Toki and Stone Piece Set

Three stone toki/adze, 15.5 cm, 12 cm, 10.5 cm lengths, and stone piece

Stone toki/adze smoothed sharp edge finish, 23 cm length

Smoothed Stone Adze with Sharp 23cm Edge

Stone toki/adze smoothed sharp edge finish, 23 cm length

Stone toki/adze, 20 cm length

20cm Stone Toki/Adze

Stone toki/adze, 20 cm length

An early Maori nephrite toki (greenstone adze), evidence of…

Early Maori nephrite toki with tapered bevel

An early Maori nephrite toki (greenstone adze), evidence of early lapidary scarf and snap technique, tapered bevel, length 4.4 cm.

A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze),…

Large Maori Greenstone Adze

A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze), quadrangular cross section, the slightly convex bevel with reduction to one side this area showing finely pecked finish conforming to side and tapered tang otherwise in polish. Dark green…

A similar smaller nephrite adze blade to above, detailed in…

Small Nephrite Adze Blade from Private Collection

A similar smaller nephrite adze blade to above, detailed in white pen 'New Caledonia (?)', length 7.4 cm, W.7.9 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A 19th century or earlier Pacific Island nephrite adze blade,…

Pacific Island Nephrite Adze Blade, 19th Century

A 19th century or earlier Pacific Island nephrite adze blade, flattened rounded ovoid form, a small section re-stuck to the butt end, length 10.7 cm.

A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze,…

Honolulu Stone Adze, 1870

A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze, semi-polished blade, broad fleck chipped body, old label attached detailed 'Fd. in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1870 by Inspector of Works and Given to David Bell by Alex. Young of Honolulu, and in 1933…

A South Bougainville Island Papua New Guinea stone adze blade,…

South Bougainville Island Adze Blade

A South Bougainville Island Papua New Guinea stone adze blade, rounded triangular form, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Miet Collection, Wellington, then Private Estate Collection.

An old large Cook Islands stone adze blade, the spade form…

Large Cook Islands Stone Adze Blade

An old large Cook Islands stone adze blade, the spade form blade with mildly concaved triangular top and bevelled sides, roughly triangular form tang. 21.5 cm x 11.2 cm x 44. Probably from Mangaia, the most southerly of the Cook Islands group. Provenance:…

Three pre-European stone toki (adzes) of similar tapered form,…

Pre-European Stone Toki Adzes Collection

Three pre-European stone toki (adzes) of similar tapered form, length 79, 102 and 15.2 cm. Provenance: Each with old label attached. Private Estate Collection.

A pre-European toki, oval quadrangular form, the speckled…

Pre-European Speckled Toki

A pre-European toki, oval quadrangular form, the speckled volcanic polished toki showing some bruising, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Sold at Cordy's 4th August 1998, Lot 26. Private Estate Collection.

A 19th century or earlier small toki pounamu (nephrite adze…

Antique Toki Pounamu Adze Blade with Retailer Label

A 19th century or earlier small toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), tapered quadrangular form, evidence of stone tool cut to one side, length 6.6 cm. Old English retailer's label attached. Provenance: Private Estate Collection

A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade),…

Antique Nephrite Adze Blade, 19th Century

A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), quadrangular tapering shape, length 15.8 cm

Three pre-European small stone toki, lengths 8.3 cm, 8.8 cm and…

Pre-European Small Stone Toki Set

Three pre-European small stone toki, lengths 8.3 cm, 8.8 cm and 9.7 cm.

A 20th century copy of a pre-European Maori adze blade, Duff…

Maori Adze Blade Replica, 20th Century

A 20th century copy of a pre-European Maori adze blade, Duff type 3, reconstituted stone, made c.1990, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A pre-European toki pounamu, quadrangular form, stone tooled…

Pre-European Quadrangular Greenstone Toki Pounamu

A pre-European toki pounamu, quadrangular form, stone tooled scarf and snap lapidary evident to one side, mid-green tone, length 10 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade),…

Antique Toki Pounamu Adze Blade, 19th Century

A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), small flat tapered form with rounded bevel, length 7.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A wide flat nephrite adze blade, pale veined inclusions. 20.5…

Pale Veined Nephrite Adze Blade

A wide flat nephrite adze blade, pale veined inclusions. 20.5 cm x 9.4 cm x 1.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A nephrite adze, tapered quadrangular form, the nephrite with…

Striated Nephrite Adze, 8.8 cm

A nephrite adze, tapered quadrangular form, the nephrite with strong striated inclusions, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A large greywacke adze blade roughout, flaked surfaced…

Large Greywacke Adze Blade Roughout, Quadrangular Tapering Shape

A large greywacke adze blade roughout, flaked surfaced quadrangular tapering shape (Duff type 2A), length 32.3 cm. Provenance:Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 200 Private Estate Collection.