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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A rare pre-European Northland papahou (treasure box), stone…

Rare Northland Papahou Treasure Box with Female Figures

A rare pre-European Northland papahou (treasure box), stone tool carved. Robustly decorated to the underside of the box with two female figures, each in an opposing flexed stance with wheku form heads protruding from each end of the box. The heads are…

A fine Wakahuia (treasure box), classical ovoid orthodox form.…

Ancestral Wakahuia Treasure Box with Rauponga Carving

A fine Wakahuia (treasure box), classical ovoid orthodox form. Each end carved with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati, (dog tooth) notching. The lid with similar…

A superb 19th century Papahou (treasure box), the highly…

19th Century Carved Papahou Treasure Box

A superb 19th century Papahou (treasure box), the highly decorative box extensively carved to the top, base and sides. The sides with interweaving manaia figures with wheku heads. The base similarly carved with complex designs depicting manaia and…

A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene…

A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen and decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves).…

A 19th Wakahuia (treasure box), finely carved of classical…

Radiating Wakahuia Treasure Box with Wheku Heads

A 19th Wakahuia (treasure box), finely carved of classical ovoid form. Each end with projecting wheku heads with paua shell eyes. The body of the box carved with radiating lines of rauponga with pakati (dog tooth) notching, and takarangi spiral decoration…

A fine early 19th century waka huia (treasure box), classical…

19th Century Waka Huia Treasure Box with Wheku Carvings

A fine early 19th century waka huia (treasure box), classical ovoid elongated orthodox form. Each end carved with projecting wheku heads in high relief and pierced for suspension. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati…

A finely carved ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene…

Tene Waitere's Elaborate Ngati Tarawhai Waka Huia Treasure Box

A finely carved ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves) each…

Rare and superb waka taua - war canoe early 19th century, the…

Rare 19th Century Waka Taua War Canoe

Rare and superb waka taua - war canoe early 19th century, the prow with weathered rear facing figure, spiral and notch motif separating forward facing figure with extended tongue and paua shell inset eyes, spiral motif along gunwales, stern (taurapa) with…

A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei…

Hei Tiki Gift: A Royal Presentation from New Zealand

A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei tiki was presented to the then Prince of Wales during a visit to West Harbour, Dunedin, as part of his 1920 royal tour of New Zealand and the greater commonwealth. He received a grand welcome…

A superb Tat' (waka bailer), extremely well balanced example in…

Minimalistic Tat' with Sophisticated Details and Dark Patina

A superb Tat' (waka bailer), extremely well balanced example in the minimalistic early form. The base extends and terminates with minimalist manaia or tiki figure, emphasised with fully incised almond-shaped eyes, perforated nostrils and relief mouth. The…

A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather,…

A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather, finely carved of classical elongated oval form. Each end with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body carved with tripple haehae and pakati notching in rauponga design. The lid…

A fine rare 19th century Tiheru ( canoe bailer), with tapering…

19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer with Carvings

A fine rare 19th century Tiheru ( canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…

A mid/late-19th century waka huia, Maori treasure box. While…

Maori Waka Huia Treasure Box

A mid/late-19th century waka huia, Maori treasure box. While high-ranking people used treasure boxes to store their prestigious adornments, the waka huia themselves are exquisite works of Art and personal objects that were highly valued, being handed down…

An early 20th century waka huia (treasure box), the handle with…

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…

A rare 19th century Tiheru (canoe bailer), with tapering scoop…

Rare 19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer

A rare 19th century Tiheru (canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…

A carved wooden Maori Wakahuia (treasure box), of classic canoe…

Maori Wakahuia with Tikis and Paua Shell Inlay

A carved wooden Maori Wakahuia (treasure box), of classic canoe shaped form with tikis to mid section and each end, probably carved by Tom Heberley. Paua shell inlay eyes. Length 46 cm

A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati…

A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati tarawhai), a well carved lidded figure supported kumete. The bowl is flanked by two crouching wheku figures carved in high relief. The surface is ornately carved in rauponga spirals with triple…

A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional…

A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures (one missing the lower section of the mouth), each with three fingered hands resting on the thighs and cut paua shell adorning the eyes.…

Late 19th century/early 20th century pouaka (box), dark stained…

Entwined Tiki Pouaka

Late 19th century/early 20th century pouaka (box), dark stained kauri all carved with entwining tiki heads and arms, paua shell insets, 51 cm long, 21 cm width, 25 cm height

A Charlie Wilson nephrite mere of traditional form with large…

Charlie Wilson nephrite mere with carved wooden box

A Charlie Wilson nephrite mere of traditional form with large spatula formed blade waisted grip and triple ring groove to the butt, tapered suspension hole, length 39 cm, housed in a carved wooden box of lozenge form with relief decoration of Maori…

A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated…

A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures carved in high relief. Each with arms outstretched behind their backs with hands resting on the box. The body of the box carved with radiating lines…

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with…

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…

Ian McMillan carved waka k'iwi, oval pod-type form, the lid…

Stylised female figure on oval pod-shaped container

Ian McMillan carved waka k'iwi, oval pod-type form, the lid carved with stylised female figure with encircling three fingered hands, legs and genitals evident to one end, the base plain. Length 71 cm.

A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted…

Impressive Wood Model Waka Taua with Paua Inlay

A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted from wood with incised detailing and inlaid paua to the hull of the waka. Featuring 23 pairs of paddlers seated inside of the waka, height 13.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 113 cm

A pre European waka hoe. This Maori steering paddle is known…

Maori Waka Hoe with Carved Manaia Butt

A pre European waka hoe. This Maori steering paddle is known commonly as a waka hoe, or a canoe paddle-and is sometimes referred to by Maori as a whakatere. A unique feature of this paddle is the carved manaia butt. Waka hoe of this ilk usually have only…

A pre European waka hoe. This pre-European example of a longer…

Pre-European Maori steering paddle

A pre European waka hoe. This pre-European example of a longer Maori steering paddle, known as a hoe whakahaere. These longer steering paddles, in pre-European times were usually made of kahikatea wood, which withstood the water and was also suitably…

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with…

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…

Cigar & tobacco box modelled as a wharenui (dwelling), the…

Wharenui-inspired Cigar & Tobacco Box

Cigar & tobacco box modelled as a wharenui (dwelling), the house front carved with maiki, amo tekoteko, korur and paepae. The lid lifting to reveal a painted tahuhu and heke painted with Kowhaiwhai decoration. The interior with a small fitted cigar box…

Early 20th century Maori Papahou (treasure box). Well carved…

Maori Papahou Treasure Box with Tiki and Mother of Pearl

Early 20th century Maori Papahou (treasure box). Well carved lidded box of ellipsoid form, supported each end by tiki. Mother of pearl inlaid. Height 25 cm length 43 cm

A rare model waka taua, Maori war canoe, of carved wood, with a…

Maori War Canoe Model with Intricate Carvings

A rare model waka taua, Maori war canoe, of carved wood, with a raised stern (taurapa) displaying an ancestral figure in high relief, the prow (tauihu) distinguished by a projecting carved figure with paua inlaid eyes and a protruding defiant tongue…

Ian McMillan finely carved wakahuia, stylised head form handles,…

Stylised Wakahuia with Feather Pattern and Tiki Figure

Ian McMillan finely carved wakahuia, stylised head form handles, fine 'feather pattern' all over to the body, stylised figures to the side and tiki figure to the base. Length 50 cm

Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over…

Papahou Treasure Box with Stylized Tiki Figures

Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over carved with a spiralling and notch carved detail, two co-joined stylised figures form the lid handle, entwined pierced and carved figure to each end as handles. Mid to dark variable waxed finish.…

Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of…

Fine Carved Model Waka with Paua Inset Eyes

Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of finely carved stylised figures, paua inset eyes, notched carved interior, carved from an old log section. Raised on a carved plinth of recycled rimu. Waka length 310 cm. Note: the model Waka…

A large and impressive waka prow by the late Tamati Edwards.…

Impressive Ngapuhi Waka Prow Replica by Tamati Edwards

A large and impressive waka prow by the late Tamati Edwards. This prow was chisel carved by the late Tamati Edwards who is of Ngapuhi of Northland, New Zealand. The prow is an exact downsized replica of the famous Ngapuhi waka taua named…

Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very…

Kauri Wakahuia with Stylised Head Handles

Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very pronounced domed lid and body with adzed finish, carved protruding stylised head handles. Length 50 cm, Height 29 cm.

Ian McMillan carved wakahuia, traditional lozenge form, the…

Spiralling Wakahuia with Tiki Handles

Ian McMillan carved wakahuia, traditional lozenge form, the body with spiralling panels and curving lineal outline, a tiki form as handles to each end with protruding abdomen, mid to dark waxed finish. Length 39 cm.

A waka hoe, Aotearoa, early waka paddle. This paddle adorned…

Early Missionary Script Waka Paddle

A waka hoe, Aotearoa, early waka paddle. This paddle adorned with early missionary script 'Narr Iiii' is of well balanced proportions. In the early contact years, many taonga were adorned with simple phrases or words as M_ori integrated their learnings…

Maori box, carved wood with paua shell, New Zealand origin,…

Maori Paua Shell Box: 19th/20th Century New Zealand Carving

Maori box, carved wood with paua shell, New Zealand origin, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high, 34 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Carved 19th century wooden waka huia, all over geometric pAkati…

Geometric Waka Huia with Tongue Figures

Carved 19th century wooden waka huia, all over geometric pAkati decoration supported by two figures with protruding tongues either end

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense…

Aotearoa's Lanceolate Waka Paddle

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a knob. Length 158 cm, width 15.2 cm

Late 19th century/early 20th century New Zealand Folk Art…

Maori Carved Work Box with Chieftain Portraits and Tiki

Late 19th century/early 20th century New Zealand Folk Art carved work box, large size with fall-front and lift lid revealing side bank of five drawers. All carved with Maori portraits of chieftains, depiction of Heeni Hirini and child, wharenui meeting…

A hand-chiselled pou by master carver Mel Manu. Te Rangitane O…

Maori Wood Carving: Te Rangitane O Manawatu Pou

A hand-chiselled pou by master carver Mel Manu. Te Rangitane O Manawatu. The art of whakairo or Maori wood carving is no better represented than in this carving of a pou, intricately hand chiselled in the Manawatu-Whanganui style. Carved during 2002 and…

An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with…

Stylized Figure Waka Huia Treasure Box

An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with two seated stylised figures each supporting the box in their outstretched arms and legs. The ovoid heart form box carved with rauponga decoration. Paua insert highlights. Original dark stained…

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 waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou…

Master Carver's Red Stained Waka with Paua Inlays

A waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, also known as bill Mou (1912-1974) carved this waka as a private commission in the 1960s. Bill Mou began his carving apprenticeship with Mr. Pine Taipa in 1925 and worked on the…

A 2010 New Zealand proof $10 gold Hei Tiki coin, 1 ounce 0.999…

Limited Edition 2010 New Zealand Gold Hei Tiki Coin

A 2010 New Zealand proof $10 gold Hei Tiki coin, 1 ounce 0.999 pure gold, ltd. ed. 340 of 500, in Maori carved waka huia box with pamphlet.

A contact period carved Maori treasure box (Wakahuia). Overall…

Maori Spiral Carved Treasure Box

A contact period carved Maori treasure box (Wakahuia). Overall carving in spiral fashion with wide notches and flat bottom. Carved head at each end, one with tongue partly broken, both with paua inserts. Early paper tag to interior. Provenance: Purchased…

A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'wakahuia', of elongated form…

Carved Maori Wakahuia with Lizard and Mask Motifs

A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'wakahuia', of elongated form tapering at the ends, the hinged lid carved with lizards and naive Maori masks to either end; the sides carved with further masks and notch designs; colour stained and painted; the interior with…

A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to…

Repatriated Maori Fish-Hook with Wesleyan Missionary Provenance

A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to Wesleyan preacher James Everett (1784-1872,) by Samuel Leigh (1785-1852) pioneer Wesleyan missionary in Australia and New Zealand. Leigh was sent to, and became, the first Wesleyan missionary…

Ian McMillan carved plum wakahuia, spiral and notched…

Plum Wakahuia with Stylised Handles

Ian McMillan carved plum wakahuia, spiral and notched carved body, stylised head as handles to each end, carved as with no lid. Length 60 cm.

A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with…

Maori Woman and Waka Vase

A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with a Maori women with a dog wearing a piupiu, adorned with a hei-tiki and holding a flax kete.The reverse with a waka with a figure on a river. Some surface abrasions. Signed and dated 1945

Carved Maori ancestral figure, with wheku head, depicted in a…

Maori Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head

Carved Maori ancestral figure, with wheku head, depicted in a crouching stance, surmounting an inverted wheku head. Red ochre covering the surface. Broken to the bottom section. Possibly from a tokotoko or model waka, 15 cm length

An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with…

Maori Carved Waka Stern Post with Spiral Notch Design

An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with traditional concentric spiral and notch carving, a recumbent figure to the base, the black finish showing some destress. Height 76.5 cm

A Dominion Museum Education service Maori tattooing box, the…

Maori Tattooing Education Set with Replica Tools and Mask

A Dominion Museum Education service Maori tattooing box, the presentation cabinet fitted to the interior with a replica mahoe (wooden mallet) uhi (chisel) and pigment pot, together with a cast tattooed mask, a copy of the cast mask made in Rotorua in 1853…

A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), made from totora felled…

Wakahuia Treasure Box with Carved Manaia Figures

A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), made from totora felled on the grounds at Government house. With carved manaia figures, canoe prow weku heads, and dancing figure wheku head figure to the interior of lid. 38 cm length

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense…

Aotearoa's Lanceolate Hardwood Paddle

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a cylindrical knob. Length 143 cm, width 12.4 cm

A 20th century ngati tarawhai carved Wakahuia (treasure box),…

Ngati Tarawhai Wakahuia with Tiki and Manaia Figures

A 20th century ngati tarawhai carved Wakahuia (treasure box), carved in rauponga patterns with pataki, the lid displays a central tiki figure in high relief with detailed manaia figures to each end. Paper sticker inscribed 'Carved as a gift to Ernest…

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

Giant Pre-European Argillite Toki Axe

A superb large Pre-European toki (argillite), tapering quadrangular shape, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge. Uneven flaked poll, hammer pecked at the back. The remaining surface with smooth polish. Giant toki of this size are…

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense…

Dense Hardwood Waka Paddle from Aotearoa

A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood with a dark brown patina. With a lanceolate blade with a dip in its form, a long slender shaft that terminates in a rounded knob. Length 172 cm, width 13.5 cm

Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and…

Maori Kauri Wakahuia with Tiki Forms

Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and notch carved detail, the lid with two tiki forms to the ends. Linseed oil finish. Length 41 cm.

An excellent 19th century greenstone mere with a three-ring…

19th Century Greenstone Mere with Carved Box

An excellent 19th century greenstone mere with a three-ring carved butt. Light green colour. Comes with a carved waka huia box. Length 38 cm

An impressive ngati tarawhai carved model waka Taua (war canoe),…

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…

An impressive early 20th century Ngati Tarawhai, carved model…

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…

Rangi Redman carved model war canoe 'waka taua', finely carved…

Stylised War Canoe by Rangi Redman

Rangi Redman carved model war canoe 'waka taua', finely carved with stylised figures and scrolls with lineal and notch detail, includes four carved paddles, length 60 cm. With framed details confirming Redman as the maker.

Wakahuia carved by Rangi Redman, elongated oval shape with side…

Rangi Redman's Spiraled Wakahuia with Marakihau Handle

Wakahuia carved by Rangi Redman, elongated oval shape with side profile manaia to each end. The lid and body with extensive rauponga and pikorauru spirals. The handle carved in the form of a marakihau. Carvers initial to the base

A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation…

Kauri Gum Hair Presentation Box

A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation glass and wood box. 19 x 35 cm

A waka huia lid, Aotearoa, used as a lid on waka huia, treasure…

Waka Huia Lid with Spiral Motifs

A waka huia lid, Aotearoa, used as a lid on waka huia, treasure boxes. This lid is carved from a single piece of hardwood in an oval form. Intricately carved to the top of the lid are asymetrical spiral motifs. Length 40.4 cm, width 9.4 cm, depth 2.4 cm.…

Ian McMillan Maori carved totara 'whale rider' wakahuia,…

Maori Whale Rider Wakahuia

Ian McMillan Maori carved totara 'whale rider' wakahuia, lineal and notch carved, the lid with relief figure lying to the top, arms and legs spread. Dark waxed finish. c.2003. Length 31 cm.

A vintage carved waka huia, high quality detailed carving all…

Vintage Carved Waka Huia with Detailed Carving and Head Handles

A vintage carved waka huia, high quality detailed carving all over, the side handles in the form of a head with matching head to lid, profuse detailed carving to inside of lid, old typed explanation note inside from the Kowhai Room, Hotel Intercontinental…

A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi)…

A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi) Redman, the blade back carved with two masks and swirling and notched designs, the butt with further mask, paua insert eyes. Monogrammed to the reverse, length 75 cm.

Ian McMillan Maori carved wakahuia, formed as an ancient find,…

Ancient Maori Wakahuia with Stylised Figures

Ian McMillan Maori carved wakahuia, formed as an ancient find, with adzed finish and stylised figure to each end, burnt and aged 'ancient' finish as if possibly as swamp find. Length 51 cm.

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the inset…

Maori Koruru Carved Box

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the inset lid with a koruru mask in high relief, wheku faces and profiles decorate the sides. 19 cm x 12 cm x 8.5 cm.

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged…

Maori Carved Box with Notch and Lineal Surface Carving

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged lid with two figures in relief from a background of notch and lineal surface carving, further surface carving decorates the sides and profile wheku heads to the front panel. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x…

Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety…

Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes

Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length

20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough…

Maori Carved Waka Keruru with Stylised Masks and Figures

20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough form, the exterior carved with stylised Maori masks and figures, each end with a full stylised head, branch sections set at each end and above forming a perch, paua inset eyes. Length 114 cm.

Finely carved box reminiscent of a Pouaka - carved box for…

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…

A 20th century Maori carved box, rectangular, the lid carved in…

Maori Carved Box with Koruru Head and Various Heads

A 20th century Maori carved box, rectangular, the lid carved in high relief with a koruru head, the sides further carved with various heads. Dark stained kauri. 190 x 12 cm x 8 cm

Large model waka, large model canoe of hollowed form, dry light…

Waitara River Waka Model

Large model waka, large model canoe of hollowed form, dry light brown patina. Dredged from a dry gravel bank on the Waitara river in 1970. Length 106 cm. Width 9.2 cm

Maori treasure box, carved wood and paua shell, 20th century,…

Maori treasure box, carved wood and paua shell, 20th century, 31 cm wide

An early 20th century Maori carved 'Pouaka' tinder box, the…

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…

A 20th century carved wakahuia, the lid carved with two tiki…

Carved Wakahuia with Tiki Figures and Kowhaiwhai Pattern

A 20th century carved wakahuia, the lid carved with two tiki figures on a notch and lineal background, a kowhaiwhai pattern encircles the rim and the notched pattern continues over the remaining surfaces. Some chips, length 53 cm

A contemporary wakahuia by Ian MacMillan (b.1965), the lid…

Ian MacMillan's Wakahuia

A contemporary wakahuia by Ian MacMillan (b.1965), the lid carved as the mouth, torso and thighs of a figure whose head and feet form the handles issuing from the base. Length 42 cm

An uncommon Maori carved hinged lidded box 'Tapu' by P.H.…

Maori Carved Tapu Box by P.H. Leonard

An uncommon Maori carved hinged lidded box 'Tapu' by P.H. Leonard of Rotorua, the lid with stylised face, paua inset eyes, angular lineal and notch banded decoration, kowhaiwhai to the sides, original circular paper label to the interior. 20.5 x 13 x 8.9…

An early 20th century Maori carved model whare shaped box, the…

Maori Carved Model Whare Shaped Box with Hinged Roof

An early 20th century Maori carved model whare shaped box, the hinged roof as the lid, figured posts to the front. Some borer. 18.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 17.5 cm.

A contemporary mere pounamu, in rimu presentation box, with…

Rimu Boxed Mere Pounamu with Suspension Hole - 32.5cm

A contemporary mere pounamu, in rimu presentation box, with ridged butt knob and pierced suspension hole, length 32.5 cm

Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid…

Tokelau Tackle Box (Taluma) - 10cm x 31cm

Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm

Large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord 25 x…

Tokelau Tackle Box with Sennit Cord

Large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord 25 x 31 cm Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm

A Folk Art Maori waka huia, of rectangular shape, the base…

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

Taluma (fishing tackle box) Hollowed box and lid standing on…

Inlaid Shell Taluma Fishing Tackle Box

Taluma (fishing tackle box) Hollowed box and lid standing on four legs. Inlaid shell decoration. Highly polished, rich-brown patina. Length 18 cm. Width 19 cm

Waka Manu bird feeding trough of hollowed form with two…

Hollow Waka Manu Bird Feeding Trough with Handles

Waka Manu bird feeding trough of hollowed form with two rectangular handles to end, weathered light brown patina consistent with age, length 120 cm

A totara waka hoe dance stick, ngati Raukawa, carved from a…

Totara Waka Hoe Dance Stick from Ngati Raukawa

A totara waka hoe dance stick, ngati Raukawa, carved from a single piece of wood. It would have once had paua shell inlay eyes, however they are now gone. Of the Leslie Adkin collection. Length 24.5 cm, width 5.5 cm. Preveiously of the Leslie Adkin…

An early/mid 20th century Maori folk art storage box, with…

Maori Carved Storage Box with Paua Shell Decoration

An early/mid 20th century Maori folk art storage box, with profuse carved decoration to the top and sides including Maori lineal and notch detail, the hinged lid decorated with opposing lizards and elaborately highlighted with paua shell. Side handles…

A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), elongated oval form…

Pakati and Haehae Wakahuia Treasure Box

A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), elongated oval form carved with pakati and haehae designs across the lid and base. Small chip to one side of the lid. 41 cm length.

An ebonized wooden box, carved with Maori decorations and with…

Maori-Inspired Ebonized Box with Paua Shell Inlay

An ebonized wooden box, carved with Maori decorations and with inlaid paua shell eyes, late 19th century, 31 cm across

Wakahuia (treasure box), the top carved with two manaia figures…

Manaia Wakahuia Treasure Box

Wakahuia (treasure box), the top carved with two manaia figures in low relief, each with inset pau shell eyes, the sides decorated with rauponga, 47 x 15 cm

A Maori folk art box, carved to the lid with a tree fern and…

Maori Carved Box with Assorted Badges and Coins

A Maori folk art box, carved to the lid with a tree fern and inset with paua, rauponga patterns decorate the sides and kiwis to the ends. 18.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 10 cm. Contains assorted military, school and other institutions' badges, coins, etc.