Carved Wood Albatross Hook with Manaia Figure and Paua Eyes
A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the wooden shank with cut paua eye embellishments. The body displays finely carved hae hae and pataki. Provenance: Webster collection, height 11 cm.
18th Century Carved Pounamu Hook Matau
Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm
Gigantic Matau Fish Hook
Large matau - fish hook, a composite fish-hook of gigantic proportions fashioned from a native hardwood sapling; robust length of cord (aho) attached to the top. Small barb fashioned from a mammal's tooth; has two serrated points to each side; attached to…
Masterfully Carved Whalebone Fish Hook
Superb Matau Fish Hook. A rare, masterfully carved one-piece, non-barbed bait hook made from whalebone; enhanced with raised, carved decoration on the out-curve and at the apex of the shank; fine but robust muka cord attached to top. Signs of significant…
Kahawai Trawling Lure with Paua Inlay
A contact period pa kahawai fishing hook, contact period pa kahawai (trawling lure) with long twisted muka rope and binding. Paua shell inlaid into the native timber (appears to be totora) body terminating in a fine slender hook point. In presentation…
Rare Matau Fish Hook from Webster Collection
A rare contact period fish hook (matau). Beautifully carved full body and prolonged shank limb with serrated bone point. Lashed snood and line. Provenance: Ex Webster collection. Width 12 cm
Matau, carved one piece whalebone fish hook, late 18th to early 19th century, the top carved and with hole for attaching the muka cord, non-barbed with lashing groove, length 10.4 cm [approx]. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Amateur Field Finds Collection Including Whalebone Hook
Significant Collection of Amateur Field Finds, 1920. Five artefacts mounted on old card including 'The Milford Hook' thought to be the second-largest whalebone hook in existence. Offers a refined orthodox style; each end terminates with utilitarian barb…
Wooden Fish Hook with Bone Point
Matau - fish hook wooden, full-bodied shank in 'U' shape made by training a branch or root. Short, barbed bone point lashed to end. Lashed snood and trace. Inscribed in white ink: 'Webster Coll 385'. Length 12 cm. Width 6.6 cm
Superb Matau Fish Hook
Superb Matau Fish Hook. A large, early composite fish-hook with curved wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling; shaft superbly carved with a fine head. A length of cord (aho) is attached to the top. The small barb is shell with serrated…
Paua Inlaid Pakahawai Fishing Hook
A pa kahawai fishing hook, Aotearoa. A contact period pakahawai (trawling lure) with fine twisted muka rope and binding. Paua shell inlaid into the native timber body terminating in a robust whalebone hook barb on a custom walnut wooden stand., used for…
Large Maori Carved Wooden Fish Hook
Pre 19th century Marori carved wooden matau (fish hook). Of large proportion with lashing grooves to shank and opposing barbs to point. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Webster collection.
19th Century Pa Kahawai Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Shank
A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling lure), unusually large size with wood and paua shell shank and bone hook with muka lashing. Length 17 cm, Provenance: Private Collection Holland
Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Bone Barb
Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell affixed to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 10 cm length.
Matau: Massive Copper Shark Hook for Deep-Sea Fishing
Matau - copper shark hook, of incredible scale with triple barb. Tightly bound cord attached to a braided trace. Nails from early whaling boats were traded heavily with Maori., a seafarer's kinship also encouraged the exchange of rope knowledge which the…
Bronze Maori Fish Hook with Triple Barb
19th century Maori bronze matau (fish hook). 'T' shape snood knob, point with two external and one internal barb. Length 7.5 cm
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…
Rare Whale Bone Trolling Lure with Paua Inlay
Rare pa kahawai - fishing lure, fine, early trolling lure with whale bone body and paua-shell flashing inlay to the in-curve. Bone barb with natural fibre binding. Attached line. Length 11 cm. Width 1.8 cm
Hawaiian Makau Fish Hook Bone - Classic Form
Fine Hawaiian Makau - fish hook bone hook of traditional classic form with raised bard and top, height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Hawaii, USA
Rare Pohau Manga Barracuda Lure with Serrated Bone Point
Pohau manga barracuda lure. Rare, fully intact barracuda lure with large, straight shank and serrated bone point. An antero-posterior hole is in shank where the line goes through and runs along a groove. Inscribed in white ink: 'Web Coll 383'. Length 13…
Maori Paua Shell Trolling Lure
A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (trolling lure), the wooden back with paua shell lined face, the bone barb lashed with muka, length of muka to trolling end. Length 10 cm. Provenance: Ex. A private Auckland estate.
Rare Iron Ship Nail Shark Hook with Muka Line
A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a fine example of how metal was reworked to serve practical form and function. Attached original muka line.…
Early Matau Fish Hook with Carved Spirals
Matau Fish Hook. A fine, early matau made from a trained branch or root. Dark wooden shank that extends to form the point limb; missing point; carved notch for binding evident. Carved spirals on the shank. Lashed snood, no line. Inscribed in black ink:…
Antique Bone Fish Hooks and Lures Collection
Collection 18/19th century five bone matau fish hooks and Lures, 6.2 cm, 5 cm x 2, 3.6 cm, 3.5 cm
Paua Inlay Kahawai Hook in Presentation Frame
A pa kahawai fishing hook, pa kahawai (trawling lure) of generous proportions with paua shell inlay and fine muka binding. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 41 cmmm x 27 cm. Private collection - Paris
19th Century Pakahawai Trolling Fish Hook with Paua Shell
A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling fish hook), wooden shank, paua shell laminate and muka lashed bone hook with attached muka line. 10 cm length
Large Matau Fish Hook from 18th Century New Zealand
Large Matau Fish Hook. A fish-hook of large proportions; wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling. Offering a dual barb. Collection number inscribed in black and white ink and paint: 'Web Coll 594'. 18th century. Length 20 cm. Width 14 cm.…
Paua-Shell Kahawai Lure with Bone Barb
Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Large and fine example with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 11.6 cm. Width 1.8 cm.
19th Century Maori Trolling Fish Hook
A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. Length 9 cm. Provenance: Webster collection no.354
19th Century Maori Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Panel
A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, long bone barb, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 13.8 cm.
Maori Trolling Hook with Bone Point and Shell Inlay
18th century or earlier Maori composite trolling hook (pa kahawai) bone point with internal barb, wooden shank with paua shell inlay and lashing, length 10 cm
Maori Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Bone Barb
A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, the bone barb notched and tapered, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 12 cm.
19th Century Iron Shark Hook with Single Barb
Matau (iron shark hook), 19th century, with a single barb. 13 cm length.
Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 11cm Length
Pa kahawai (Trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 11 cm length .
Maori Bone Fish Hook with Serrated Edge
A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Lashing groove to shank, unusual serrations to outer edge. Provenance: Webster collection no.1260. Length 5 cm.
Paua-shell trolling lure with bone barb
Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 11.2 cm. Width 2.2 cm.
Maori Trolling Fish Hook
19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. Provenance: Webster collection no.1639. Length 8.5 cm
Te Anau's 27cm Volcanic Punga Stone with Lashing Grooves
A large Punga (anchor stone), volcanic stone with lashing grooves. Discovered at Te Anau, 27 cm length
Pounamu Matau Sculpture on Greywacke Stand
A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm
Matau Fish Hook
Matau Fish Hook. A fish-hook of good proportions with a curved, gnarled wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling; iron hook attached to the shank with muka (flax fibre) cord. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Webster Coll 543'.…
Maori Fish Hook with Bone, Paua Shell and Wood
A Maori fish hook, carved bone, paua shell, wood and natural fiber, most likely North Island of New Zealand. 7 cm long. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…
Paua Inlay Trolling Lure with Bone Barb
Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm.
Stone Matau Fishing Lure with Triangular Holes and Bone Piece
Stone matau/fishing lure minmow shank with triangular cross-section holes & bone piece, 7.5 cm 5.5 cm
Antique Bone Fish Hook with Repaired Barb
18/19th century matau/fish hook, all bone hook barb 6.5 cm (repaired)
Paua and Bone Matau Hook with Miro Lashings
Matau/fish hook, paua shell attached to wood, bone hook barb lashed with muka miro, 10 cm
Paua Shell Trolling Fish Hook on Stand
A late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. On stand. Length 14.5 cm
Incomplete 18th Century Pounamu Fish Hook Pendant
18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style pendant) Partially formed, barb end appears to be incomplete. Well formed tapering 'Eye'. Groove to reverse of barb. Width 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex estate J.F Scott, Dannevirke. Purchased McKearney…
Maori Copper Shark Hook
Copper ships nail shark hook, Cooper ship nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a good example of how the valuable metal was reworked by Maori to serve practical form and function. 10.5 cm…
Paua-Shell Trolling Lure with Whale Bone Barb
Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Fine, trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; whale bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 10 cm. Width 1.7 cm.
Iron Shark Hook with Flax Binding
A matau (iron shark hook). A good example with single barb, flax fibre binding and trace still partially present. Length 16 cm
Rare Whale Bone Trolling Lure with Paua Inlay
Rare pa kahawai - fishing lure, fine, early trolling lure with whale bone body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 12.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm
Paua Inlay Kahawai Fishing Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 1539'. Length 10 cm. Width 1.5 cm. Kenneth Athol…
19th Century Maori Iron Fish Hook
Large 19th century Maori iron matau (fish hook). Snood detached from shank. Length 12 cm
Maori Trolling Fishhook with Paua Laminate
A contact period Maori trolling fishhook (pa kahawai), with paua laminate to incurve. Bone point with pronounced barb. Lashed snood and line. Length 11 cm
Paua Trolling Hook with Lashed Bone Barb
Late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. On stand. Length 15 cm
Iron Shark Hook with Barbed End
Matau - iron shark hook metal -'U'-shaped fish-hook with barbed end. Bound with muka fibre; trace attached. Length 17 cm. Width 9 cm
Paua-Shell Trolling Lure with Whale Bone Barb
Pa kahawai - fishing lure, fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; whale bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 12 cm. Width 2 cm
19th Century Paua Shell Trolling Fishhook
A 19th century trolling fishhook (pa kahawai), with paua shell laminate to incurve. Bone point. Lashed muka snood and line. Provenance: in one family since the 1880s. collection begun in 1883 in Dunedin through connections with local Maori. Length 10.3 cm
Paua Inlay Kahawai Trolling Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 12 cm. Width 1.7 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand
Paua Inlay Kahawai Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in white and black ink: 'Web.Coll 1479 N.Z. 29'. Length 10.5 cm. Width 2 cm.…
Elaborate Fish Hooks from Chatham Islands
Matau Fish Hooks (2). Early contact period; elaborately rendered one-piece bone fish-hook with double intertwined kaniwha 'barbs'. End finely carved for line attachment. Inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 1247'. Early contact period; elaborately rendered…
Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 10cm Length
Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 10 cm length.
Rare Paua Shell Fishing Lure with Wooden Design
Pa kahawai - fishing lure, a rare, early example; shank made of paua shell. As Maori fishing knowledge increased, wood was added to the design. Paua shell alone was too thin to form strong shanks that could cope with the strain, without point. Lashed…
Pre-19th century Maori bone fish hook
A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Possible remnants of weku mask to snood knob. Provenance: Webster collection no.1254. Length 6 cm
Stone Minnow and Bone Hook: Perfect Fishing Pair
A stone Minnow lure and bone fish hook with fragments
Paua Shell Kahawai Fishing Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Webster Coll 619'. Length 10.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm. Kenneth Athol…
Paua inlay wooden trolling lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Coll 1105'. Length 9.2…
Reflective Wooden Kahawai Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. Light, wooden body and reflective paua inlay; barbed iron with muka lashing. Length 12 cm. Width 9 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 583, New Zealand. The Brad Bradley collection circa 1960s. Private collection, New Zealand
Chatham Islands Bone Hook
Early Chatham Islands Bone Hook. A Moriori bone hook of flattened cylindrical form tapering to a point at one end; finely carved grooves for attachment at top. Warm, early patina with signs of much usage. Length 5.5 cm. Width 4.7 cm. Private collection,…
Eight small shell matau (Fishhooks)
19th Century Maori Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Panel
A 19th century Maori trolling lure (pa kahawai), the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, bone barb, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 10.5 cm
Fred Money Silver Hei Matau with Greenstone Barb
A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, impressed maker's marks. Note: Ex. the family collection of Richard shields, a noted greenstone carver, the greenstone barb possibly carved by shields.…
Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Iron Hook
Pa kahawai (trolling lure), paua shell shank with iron ship's nail hook, 6 cm length
Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 11cm
Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 11 cm length.
Pre-19th Century Maori Bone Fish Hook
A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Slight notching visible to incurve. Shallow grooves to snood knob. Provenance: Webster collection no.1262. Length 5 cm
Ancient Maori Bone Fish Hook
18th century or earlier Maori bone matau (fish hook). Remnants of lashing groove. Provenance: Webster collection no.1452. Length 7.5 cm
Paua and Bone Trolling Lure
A Pa kahawai (trolling lure), with paua shell shank, bone hook and muka lashing. Length 10 cm. Registration number pending
Paua-shell Kahawai Trolling Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A contact period trolling lure with shell body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; backbone made from an old nail; muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Coll 1274'. Length 10.5 cm. Width 1.8…
Paua Inlay Kahawai Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. Classic form with wooden body; reflective paua inlay to in-curve. Barbed bone point with muka lashing. Length 9 cm. Width 1.9 cm. Private collection, New Zealand
Bronze Fish Hook with Recurved Copper Alloy Piece
An 18th/19th century bronze fish hook, the recurved piece made of copper alloy, probably a bronze ship nail. Point has two external barbs and one internal. Partially lashed snood and line. Provenance: Purchased from a Christchurch antiques shop in the…
Whalebone Fish Hook
Matau - fish hook, a superb fish-hook of classic form fashioned from whalebone. Smooth, warm, aged patina. Length 7 cm. Width 5 cm
Iron Shark Hook with Tightly Bound Cord and Robust Trace
Matau - iron shark hook, a good example with single barb; tightly bound cord attached to a robust muka trace. Length 11 cm. Width 6 cm
Iron Shark Hook with Double Barb and Muka Binding Remnants
Matau - iron shark hook, a large example with double barb; remnants of muka binding at top. Length 14.2 cm. Width 6.4 cm
Paua Inlay Wooden Fishing Lure with Bone Barb
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 13.8 cm. Width 2 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand
Avon River Bone Matau Fish Hook
Bone matau (fish hook), the one piece fish hook with long shank and barbed point, small incised scroll design to the base of the shank. Found on the banks of the Avon river in Christchurch in the 1950s, 10 cm length.
Paua Inlaid Wooden Trolling Lure
Pa kahawai - fishing lure, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; barb missing with muka binding and line. Length 11 cm. Width 1.8 cm
Assorted Fish Hooks Set - 16cm Length
Group of fish hooks of varying form and type, length 16 cm max.
Paua Inlay Wooden Trolling Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding. Collection number inscribed in white ink: 'Web Coll 1268'. Length 9 cm. Width 1.8 cm
Paua Inlay Kahawai Fishing Lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding. Collection number inscribed in white ink: 'Web Coll 512'. Length 8 cm. Width 1.5 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster…
Paua-Shell Inlay Trolling Lure with Bone Barb
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 1538'. Length 13 cm. Width 1.8 cm. Kenneth Athol…
Paua Inlay Trolling Lure from New Zealand Collection
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line; small traces of teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in white paint: 'Web Coll 1484 N.Z. 29.C'.…
Paua-shell inlaid wooden trolling lure
Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Old collection label inscribed in blue ink: '997'. Length 9.3 cm.…
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