Rare Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant with Manaia Heads
Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from Kawakawa variety pounamu, with cut circular eyes and asymmetrical countersunk suspension hole, pekapeka are named after the small native New Zealand bat which they are said to resemble in appearance.…
Historic Chiefs Greenstone Weapon with Provenance
A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu. Conforming in form to the previous lot but of smaller size. With short thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent…
Historically important chiefs mere pounamu
A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu. Conforming in form to the previous lot. With large thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent edge and grey…
Historic Chiefs Mere Pounamu with Translucent Edge
A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu with large thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent edge. The blade tapers to the reduced grip section with…
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…
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
Pounamu Parrot Ring
Kaka poria, parrot ring, carved pounamu late 18th - early 19th century 4.4 x 3.5 cm
18th Century Carved Pounamu Hook Matau
Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm
Unknown Carver's Tekoteko with Patu/Mere, c.1880-1920
Carver unknown, tekoteko - standing figure holding patu or mere, carved wood, c.1880-1920, 77 x 18.5 x 10 cm
Translucent Maori Pounamu Pendant with Inclusion
A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green tone, slightly curved form, with tapered suspension hole. Translucent with areas of white inclusion.
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…
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass suspension hole. [Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 65 Miet Collection], length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Carved Maori Figure by John Empsall Sykes
A vintage carved Maori figure by John Empsall Sykes, standing position with mere, large paua shell eyes. Height 90 cm.
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.
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.
Translucent Kawakawa Pounamu Mere with Pierced Suspension Hole
A 20th century pounamu mere, in kawakawa variety stone, fine translucent spatula blade, pierced suspension hole and ridged butt knob. Length 36 cm.
Blue Inanga Pounamu Mere
A 20th century pounamu mere, in uncommon mottled blue inanga variety stone, slender spatula shape with increased depth at the grip, pierced suspension hole and ridged butt knob. Length 34.5 cm.
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.
Maori Pounamu Pendant for Registration
An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval cross-section. Length 5.6 cm. Being assessed for registration. Being assessed for registration.
Traditional Pounamu Mere with Spatulate Blade and Waisted Grip
A Carved pounamu mere, traditional form with spatulate blade and waisted grip, the butt with two incised ridges and a waisted drilled suspension hole. Length 35 cm. Not registered.
Maori Sperm Whale Bone War Club
Rare Maori short club, New Zealand sperm whale carved bone war club, (kotiate paraoa), known to be passed down in elite families as important ancestral heirlooms
Maori Warrior Whale Bone Pendant by Rua
A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior, mere raised, above a sperm whale, crashing wave behind. Diameter 10 cm. Signed to the reverse Rua.
Kowhaiwhai-Adorned Pounamu Boulder Bowl
A large pounamu river worn boulder bowl, finely carved with an encircling band of kowhaiwhai decoration. 28+kgs. 41 x 34 x 17 cm.
River-worn Pounamu Touchstone: 27+kg Boulder
A large pounamu boulder/touch stone, river worn. 27+kgs. 44 x 35 x 14 cm.
Rare Gem-Quality Pounamu Breastplate with Fine Carvings
An extremely rare pounamu breastplate adornment. Found in a river inlet in Otago in the 1950s. This archaic breastplate was traditionally carved with countersunk suspension holes and lashing grooves, such a piece would have been worn only by a…
Teardrop Pounamu Pendant with Carved Notching
An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching to each side and with two countersunk suspension holes and lashing groove to the top. 8 cm length. Y 16131
19th Century Greenstone Hand Club
Large and impressive 19th century mere pounamu (greenstone hand club), beautifully crafted from kahurangi nephrite. The blade tapering to the grip section with a countersunk suspension hole terminating in five deeply cut graduating grooves. Provenance:…
Early 20th Century Wooden Patu Hand Club
Wooden patu (hand club), an early 20th century example with thin oval blade tapering to the grip section. 31 cm length
Chatham Islands Avian Morori Patu Okewa
Rare Chatham Islands Morori patu okewa (hand club), abstracted avian form, carved from rekohu schist. Probably used historically for ceremonies or the hunting of seals as the Morori embraced a pacifist culture that avoided all forms of warfare. A similar…
Kawakawa Pounamu Hei-Tiki: Finely Carved 20th Century Example
Pounamu hei-tiki, a finely carved 20th century example. Kawakawa variety pounamu with a titled head and pointed chin. The shoulders tilt diagonally with one broad strongly delineated three figured hand on the chest and a lightly delineated hand on the…
Goldie's Hei-Tiki with Provenance from Ngaheke Perira Te Kahikura
An important 19th century pounamu hei-tiki from the collection of Charles Frederick Goldie, light green inanga type variety with tilted head and lightly delineated hands placed on the thighs. The circular eyes with applied red sealing wax. Pierced through…
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.
Maori Whale Bone Kotiate with Inscription
A whale bone Maori kotiate, New Zealand, this kotiate has inscribed on it: 'Mere, Maori chief Te Heu Heu of Kaiapoi, N.Z.'. Te Heuheu may refer to several people from the Te Heuheu family which has been the family of chiefs of the Maori ngati Tuwharetoa…
Sawtooth Bill: Transformed into Pacifika Cultural Club
A cultural club, probably Pacifika, fashioned from a Sawtooth bill, length 102 cm
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.
River-worn Pounamu Bowl
A large dark green pounamu carved boulder bowl, the top hollowed out as a bowl, the underside river worn with natural surface polish intact. 50 x 30 x 12 cm. Weight approx. 22kgs.
1900 Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A circa 1900 Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, dark green tone with mid green highlights. Height 9.3 cm. Being assessed for registration.
River-polished Pounamu Boulder with Natural Undulations
A dark green pounamu boulder, river worn and polished, with natural undulations still evident to the top. 50 cm x 26 cm x 18 cm. 35-40kgs
Maori Mythology Pounamu Boulder Bowl
A large dark green pounamu carved boulder bowl, the base carved with Maori mythological scene incorporating lizard and figures, the top hollowed out as a bowl. 30+ kgs. 46 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm.
Wooden Club and Carved Kauri Paddle Set
Small wooden club, together with mid 20th century carved kauri hand held paddle, 38 cm 41 cm long
Pounamu Whao and Bone Ngira Set
Three small pounamu whao/chisel & small bone ngira/needle with threading hole, 4.5 cm 4 cm 4.5 cm 4.5 cm
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
Serrated Pounamu Kota Scraper Pair
Two pounamu kota/scraper with fine serrated edging, 5.5 cm, 6 cm long
Maori Pounamu Boulder: Taranga and Maui Mythology
A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the stylised figure with fish tail embracing a female. According to Maori mythology when Maui was born prematurely Taranga (his mother) wrapped his body in her hair and threw into him into the…
River-worn pounamu touchstone with polished window top
A large pounamu boulder/touch stone with polished top, wide oval flat form with 'Window' polished top otherwise river worn. Approx. 45kgs.
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…
Green Nephrite Spatula Mere with Suspension Hole
A deep green nephrite mere, spatula shape with ridged butt knob pierced with suspension hole. Length 34.5 cm.
19th Century Maori Pounamu Mere
A 19th century large and impressive Maori pounamu mere, the traditional spatulate blade with reduced grip and rounded butt, the semi-cylindrical suspension hole with tapered outer edges, the nephrite of good dark green tone with dark and pale inclusions.…
19th Century Maori Whalebone Kotiate Hand Club
A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), elegant lobed blade, oval grip with carved weku head with remains of red sealing wax to the eyes, square notched hole, darkish tone to one side, good patina and original polish. Length 33…
Maori Stone Hand Club with Elongated Blade
A Maori pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), traditional elongated spatulate blade, the butt broken and absent at the hourglass suspension hole, in good original polish. Length 35.5 cm.
Maori Stone Hand Club with Elongated Spatulate Blade
A Maori pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), traditional elongated spatulate blade, the butt broken and absent at the hourglass suspension hole, chip to blade, in good original polish. Length 32 cm. Provenance: Ex. A private old Auckland estate.
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…
Polished Pounamu Touchstone
A large river worn and polished pounamu boulder/touchstone, of semi-mountainous form, the dark green tone with pale inclusions, polished top. 52 x 44 x 280. Approx. 40kgs.
Polished 48kg Pounamu Boulder with Inclusions
Impressive large dark green 48kg pounamu boulder, river worn with full polished top, pale flecked inclusions. 58 x 30 x 20 cm.
50kg Polished Dark Green Pounamu Boulder with Inclusions
A impressive large dark green 50kg pounamu boulder, flat ovoid form with full polished top, pale flecked inclusions. 65 cm x 42 cm x 17 cm.
Maori Warrior Kauri Gum Bust
A small colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori warrior, full face tattoo, wearing feather cloak and holding a mere, painted detail to face, hair and mere. Some old damage. 13 cm x 15 cm.
Whalebone Wahaika Hand Club with Carved Figure
Ian McMillan carved whalebone wahaika hand club, a figure carved to the middle lower back blade section, mask carved butt. Of good weight and proportion. Length 38 cm.
Rare Maori Bowenite Pounamu Hei Tiki with Provenance
A 19th/20th century Maori rare bowenite pounamu hei tiki, red sealing wax to the eyes, hands clasped to thighs, height 86 cm. Provenance: 'Given to owner by Tom Sterland in 1958-9. Tom Sterland born Stewart Island 1896-7. As a lad he helped sealers and…
Crude Greenstone Mere with Fine Blade
Late 19th century/early 20th century greenstone mere, of relatively crude form. Five ridges to butt off centre suspension hole. Fine blade, length 34 cm.
Carved whalebone club with ridged butt and thin blade
Late 18th century/early 19th century carved patu paraoa (whalebone club), nine fine ridges to butt, rectangular suspension hole, relatively thin blade, L 34.5 cm.
Carved Whalebone Club with Three Ridges
Late 19th century/early 20th century carved patu paraoa (whalebone club), of relatively crude form with three large ridges to butt. Large thin blade, length 40 cm.
Puta Onewa Stone Club with Flared Butt
18th century or earlier Puta onewa (stone club), unusual reduced butt with flared ends. Two ridges to top. Hourglass form susperison hole. Small chip to blades, length 37 cm
Antique Onawa Stone Club with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier small patu onewa (stone club), two ridges to butt. Large hourglass suspension hole. Chips to blade, length 26 cm
Gilt-Trimmed Pounamu Heart Pendants with Fern Engraving
A pair of pounamu (greenstone) heart pendants, each engraved 'Kia Ora' over a fern leaf with traces of gilt, 9ct. rose gold suspension loops.
Polished Pounamu Disc with Metal Stand
A Chris Charteris pounamu disc, the polished disc with central opening and channel, in metal stand. Diameter 12 cm.
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
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
Pounamu Koruru Pendant with Sealing Wax Inlaid Eyes
A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes, height 9 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs.
Ring-Eyed Pounamu Hei Tiki: Contemporary Traditional Style
A contemporary pounamu hei tiki of traditional style with ring eyes, head tilted, hands to thighs, height 12 cm
Greywacke Patu Onewa: 20th Century Short-Handled Club
A 20th century patu onewa, Greywacke short-handled club featuring a flat elongated blade with sharp striking edge. Smooth polished surface. Rounded extremity pierced with a hole for suspending or fastening it securely to the wrist, the tip featuring…
Superfine Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superfine Kahurangi pounamu hei tiki, meticulously carved with head tilted to the left, wide open paua inlaid eyes, flared nostrils, heart-shaped mouth with tongue out and hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with lanyard above the left eye. Deep…
Maori Stone Tool Pounamu Cobble, 665gm, Christchurch Provenance
An old Maori stone tooled pounamu cobble, rounded flattened form with stone tooled scarf and snap cut and other shallow cuts. 665gm. Maximum length 14.5 cm. Reg. Y15533. Provenance: 'Owned by Charles Shroll, Christchurch - around about 1900'.
Rare Bowenite Maori Hei Tiki Pendant
An uncommon 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin turned to the left, remnants of red sealing wax to eyes, right hand to abdomen, left hand to thigh. Height 9.5 cm. Note: in the uncommon Bowenite variety of pounamu, displaying high translucency and of…
Waitangi Embossed Patu with Rare Notch, 1840
A historic Maori carved patu, with uncommon notch cut to blade. Embossed Waitangi 1840 to handle. Length 38.5 cm. Framed with note of provenance. 'This mere is made from Australian Red Gum brought to Waitangi in May 1853 for Mr James Busby who was…
Maori Whalebone Club with Fine Ridges and Tapering Blade
A pre 19th century Maori patu paraoa (whalebone club). Six fine ridges to butt, hour glass form suspension hole. Fine tapering blade. Length 18.5 cm
Maori Stone Club with Five Ridges and Suspension Hole
A pre 19th century Maori patu onewa (stone club). Five ridges to butt, hour glass form suspension hole. Slight nicking to rounded blade. Length 35 cm
Small Maori Stone Club with Fine Blade
A pre 19th century Maori patu onewa (stone club). Of relatively small proportion. Four ridges to butt, hour glass suspension hole. Fine blade. Length 32 cm
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki with Red Seal Eyes
A 19th century pounamu hei tiki. Red sealing wax to eyes, hour glass form suspension hole. Worn head to left, arms to thighs. Large protruding stomach. Height 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 52, December 1972. 10.9 cm
Finely crafted green stone mere with sharp edges
Green stone mere, finely worked with sharp edges, ridged butt handle, 34.5 cm length,
Paua-eyed Whalebone Kotiate Hand Club
Whalebone kotiate hand club, liver shape on profile tiki handle finial with protruding tongue, paua shell set eyes, 27 cm length
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…
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the reverse flanked by the eyes, flat topped head, hands to thighs, mid green tone, height 5.2 cm. Registered Y20956
Taranaki-style Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inlay
A pounamu hei tiki, in Taranaki style, with upright head, ring eyes inlaid with serrated edged paua shell, standing in flexed stance, one had to chest above a corpulent belly, one hand to thigh, height 13 cm
Cook Islands Paddle Club with Feather and Fiber Ornamentation
A Paddle-Shaped club, probably from Cook Islands. Lanceolate blade with medial rib, slender handle ornamented with fibers woven into chevron design and feathers, front edge comprising a comb of teeth. Rich dark brown patina.mm, length 117 cm
Inanga Pounamu Ngira Cloak Pin
A pounamu ngira (needle) or cloak pin, inanga variety stone, slender form with small suspension hole. Length 8 cm. Provenance: Small label attached 5600 47 Web Col (Athol K. Webster Collection) [Sold at auction 2011 Sloane's Wellington lot 172] Private…
Maori Greenstone Patu Hand Club
A Maori patu hand club, carved nephrite greenstone, New Zealand, 20th century, 35 cm long
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
Translucent Bowenite Kuru Pendant
A contact period or earlier pounamu kuru, the translucent bowenite of tapered form with rounded ends, hour-glass suspension hole with some chipping to the top, length 5.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant
A 19th century /20th century pounamu kuru, long mildly tapered form, rounded ends, semi-hour-glass suspension hole, length 9.3 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Maori Kuru Pendants: Pounamu and Whalebone
Three early 20th/19th century Maori kuru (pendants), two pounamu and one whalebone with relief angled encircling band. Lengths 68, 116 and 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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