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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Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

NZ Greenstone Club Pendant

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

Kapeu pounamu good, large example with hourglass-shaped…

Hourglass-shaped Green Nephrite Pounamu Pendant

Kapeu pounamu good, large example with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Light-green nephrite. Length 14 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced…

Flattened ovoid pounamu pendant with hourglass hole

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 6.5 cm. Width. 5 cm

Kapeu pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced…

Orthodox Kapeu Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kapeu pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 12.5 cm

Kuru pounamu Translucent tangiwai (bowenite) variety of pounamu…

Translucent Tangiwai Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu Translucent tangiwai (bowenite) variety of pounamu with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Length 6.3 cm. Width 1.4 cm

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for…

Long Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 14.6 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with…

Pierced Inanga Pendant

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with pierced suspension hole for attachment. Length 8.3 cm. Width 1.1 cm

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole…

Orthodox Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.3 cm

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top…

Flattened Pounamu Pendant with Gold Band

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top with attached ring. Length 11.3 cm. Width 1.6 cm

Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped…

Elongated Kuru Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped pierced hole for suspension. Length 17 cm. Width 2.2 cm

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced…

Hourglass Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 10.8 cm. Width 2 cm

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying…

Early Grooved Pounamu Ear Pendant Fragment

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying interesting signs of grooved working which suggest initial stages of a kapeu ear pendant ('hockey-stick shaped'). Label attached to back inscribed: 'H.N. Moseley. New Zealand jade. Worked by natives…

A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent…

Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Hole

A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm

A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of…

Maori Greenstone Ear Pendant from Webster Collection

A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of Kahurangi nephrite. Rounded pointed form with flared suspension hole. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 35. Length 7.5 cm

A rare Maori whalebone pendant (Rei), of rounded and curved…

Maori Whalebone Pendant (Rei) - Rare and Curved

A rare Maori whalebone pendant (Rei), of rounded and curved form. Some tiny faults. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 628. Bought Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2002. Length 12 cm

A Maori bone pendant (Rei). Hollow inside. Length 7.6 cm

Maori Bone Pendant - Hollow Inside (Rei)

A Maori bone pendant (Rei). Hollow inside. Length 7.6 cm

A superb whalebone pendant (rei), with hourglass hole, carving…

Whalebone Pendant with Inlay and Carving

A superb whalebone pendant (rei), with hourglass hole, carving to top and a paua inlay. Length 19.5 cm

An early 19th century carved whalebone pendant (Rei). In…

Elaborately Carved Whalebone Pendant from 19th Century

An early 19th century carved whalebone pendant (Rei). In excellent condition with elaborate carving to top. Length 16 cm

A rare early Maori curved whalebone pendant (Rei), with carved…

Early Maori Whalebone Pendant with Carved Ridges

A rare early Maori curved whalebone pendant (Rei), with carved ridges above the midsection. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 629. Length 11 cm

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section,…

Opotiki Teardrop Pounamu Pendant

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section, pierced hole for suspension. Collected at Opotiki, circa 1940. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 7.2 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width…

Small Bowenite Teardrop Pendant

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width 1.1 cm

A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form…

Whalebone Koru Pendant with Rimu Box

A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form with internal spiral highlighted with carved scroll and notch detail. In fitted rimu turned box with paua shell ring inlay detail. Diameter 5.7 cm

A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a…

Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant

A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki

Mako pendant, with attached gold ring

Gold-Ringed Mako Pendant

Mako pendant, with attached gold ring

Huia claw pendant, with gold mount. Length 120 cm

Gold-Mounted Huia Claw Pendant (120cm)

Huia claw pendant, with gold mount. Length 120 cm

A Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an…

Maori Whale Bone Pendant with Wheku Head

A Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an incipient wheku head. Pierced for suspension.

A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe).…

Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Holes

A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm

An impressive, very large and important whale bone hei tiki.…

Whale bone hei tiki and Ngai Wai kuru pendant

An impressive, very large and important whale bone hei tiki. Together with a nephrite kuru pendant from the Ngai Wai tribe which literally translates 'The People of the Water'. The Ngai Wai controlled the islands of the north-East Coast of the North…

Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments,…

Tamaki Estuary Artefacts Collection

Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments, obsidian blades, Moa bone, musket flint. (60) collected around Tamaki Estuary.

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early…

Cylindrical Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole and Chain

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early suspension hole and attached chain. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm. (pendant only)

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension…

Translucent Inunga Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension hole. Translucent inunga type pounamu. Written label attached inscribed with height 12.6 cm. Width 3.4 cm.

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Pierced Kuru Pounamu Pendant - 9.5 cm Length

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 9.5 cm. Width 1.1 cm.

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an…

Rectangular Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Early Suspension Hole

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an early suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm.

Vintage carved Maori pendant, with paua shell

Carved Maori Pendant with Paua Shell Accent

Vintage carved Maori pendant, with paua shell

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New…

Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant for Maori Protection and Prosperity

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New Zealand pounamu greenstone jade Maori's wear hei matau for protection and prosperity

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

Greenstone Hockey Stick Pendant - 15.5cm Length

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Brass Ring

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass suspension ring. Y13505. Length 6 cm

Unknown, marine ivory Maori pendant, 9 cm length

Marine Ivory Maori Pendant - 9cm

Unknown, marine ivory Maori pendant, 9 cm length

Carved green stone pendant

Green Stone Carved Pendant

Carved green stone pendant

A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko,…

Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie

A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…

A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced…

Greenstone Cylinder Drop Pendant

A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced with suspension hole. Length 6.5 cm

Green stone carved Kuru, New Zealand, approx 8.5 cm long

Greenstone Kuru Carving from New Zealand

Green stone carved Kuru, New Zealand, approx 8.5 cm long

Large greenstone heart pendant

Greenstone Heart Pendant - Large

Large greenstone heart pendant

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a…

Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one…

Toki Pounamu Group from Pre-Contact Period

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection

Kuru pounamu 19th century, translucent greenstone of flat…

Translucent Kuru Pounamu Greenstone Torpedo, 19th Century

Kuru pounamu 19th century, translucent greenstone of flat elongated torpedo shape, length 16 cm

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct Bale

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green…

Maori Green Nephrite Kuru Pendant

A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green tone, mildly curved and tapering to a point, rounded suspension hole. Length 6.7 cm

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7…

Greenstone Fish Pendant with Plated Surround

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7 cm diameter including bale

A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone…

Maori Chief Intaglio Pendant with Gold Cap

A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone carved with a Maori chief intaglio, the unusual scrolling gold cap with suspension ring

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick…

Greenstone Hockey Stick Ear Pendant

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick form, with suspension hole to the top. Length 10 cm

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular section, tapering to a point. Length 10 cm

A contemporary Maori carved whale bone breast pendant,…

Maori Whale Bone Breast Pendant with Masks and Spirals

A contemporary Maori carved whale bone breast pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved and pierced with spiral and masks. Length 27 cm

A Maori carved whale tooth pendant, resembling a rei puta,…

Maori Whale Tooth Pendant with Notch and Whirl Designs

A Maori carved whale tooth pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved with notch and whirl designs above a mask terminal. Length 8 cm

Hei tiki pounamu 19th century or earlier greenstone pendant in…

19th Century Greenstone Human Pendant with Hooked Hole

Hei tiki pounamu 19th century or earlier greenstone pendant in human form, both arms to thighs with rounded stomach and hooked suspension hole, length 8.5 cm

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head…

Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Metal Clasp

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head inclined to right with arms on thighs, pierced hole for suspension with metal clasp attached, height 4 cm

Early hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head…

Early Hei Tiki Pounamu Greenstone Pendant in Human Form

Early hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and rounded chest, hourglass suspension hole, height 8.5 cm

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting…

Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant with Provenance

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and pierced hole for suspension, length 8 cm Provenance: This hei tiki was the property of William page (died 1926) who managed 'Te Kopi' a sheep station in the…

Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form…

Large Greenstone Ear Pendant with Metal Ring, 11cm Length

Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form with pierced suspension hole, metal ring attached, length 11 cm

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with…

Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 cm

Rare early 19th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in…

Early 19th Century Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant

Rare early 19th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form (referred to as the 'Fire tiki'), three suspension holes to head (two worn through), head tilted to left, right arm to mouth, left arm to thigh, length 9 cm Provenance: Jacob…

Superb 18th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in…

18th Century Hei Tiki Pounamu Greenstone Pendant

Superb 18th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, pointed chin with hour glass suspension hole, head tilted to left, right arm to chest and left arm to thigh (legs missing), height 10 cm

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed…

Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart…

NZ Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Mount

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart pendant, engraved detail to the 'New Zealand' applied panel and bale.

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu…

Greenstone and Gold Kapeu Pendant

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu pendant, dark green tone with a rose gold plain collar and engraved mount to the top. Length 11.5 cm

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green…

Vintage Greenstone Pendant with Flecked Highlights

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green tone with pale flecked highlights, rounded ends, drill suspension hole. Length 15.5 cm

A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted…

Greenstone and Gold Heart Pendant with Fern Leaves

A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted heart pendant, the 'Kia Ora' mount framed by curving fern leaves.

Modern New Zealand jeweller greenstone pendant

Greenstone Pendant: Modern Kiwi Jewellery

Modern New Zealand jeweller greenstone pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant,…

New Zealand Greenstone Double Blade Pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm

An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant,…

Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection

An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened…

Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Family Collection

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened oval cylinder type form, both ends tapered, single hour-glass drill suspension hole, the dark to mid-green tone with traditional silvery green flecked highlights. Length 15.4 cm, width 2.6 cm.…

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval…

Maori Pounamu Long Kuru Pendant

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval cylinder form, both ends tapered, wide tapered suspension hole. Length 15.8 cm, width 1.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru…

Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…

Two early Maori pounamu kuru, one of flattened ovoid form with…

Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Pair

Two early Maori pounamu kuru, one of flattened ovoid form with tapered and soft rounded suspension hole, the other of tapered torpedo type form, the tapered suspension hole with bevelled faces. Lengths 6.7 cm and 7.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…

Three early Maori pounamu kuru, the longest of elongated ovoid…

Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Collection

Three early Maori pounamu kuru, the longest of elongated ovoid form and semi-translucent dark tone, another of bowenite, the smallest as a chisel with bevelled straight edge. Lengths 6.5 cm, 4 cm and 3.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of…

Maori Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection

Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under…

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above.…

Greenstone Pendant from Flower Family Collection

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold…

Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)

Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm

Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length…

Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)

Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)

18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded…

Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole

18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded form with large hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm

18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender…

18th Century Maori Pounamu Pendant (Kuru)

18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender faceted form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14 cm

18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style…

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…

Rare 19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki dark greenstone…

Antique Dark Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant

Rare 19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki dark greenstone pendant, hourglass suspension, bold features with protruding stomach, head tilted left with both arms resting on thighs, height 10.3 cm

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form,…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form, early 1980s. Length 9.7 cm.

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon…

Silver Dragon Pendant with Greenstone Cabochon

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon greenstone in rub-over mount to the top, suspended on silver chain.

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct. Gold Bale

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted…

Greenstone Heart Pendant with Engraved Fern Leaf and Gold Mount

A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted pendant, good dark green tone with applied engraved fern leaf with 'NZ' to the centre, gold pinned suspension loop to the top, length 6.3 cm.

An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine…

Gold and Greenstone Bead Muff Chain with Pendant

An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and…

Colonial Greenstone and Gold Pendant with Engraved Scrolls

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.

A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later…

Pre-European Short Pounamu Kuru Pendant

A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later modified, tapering to a point, flat sides, early type hour-glass suspension hole, good dark tone, length 3 cm. Ex. Private Estate Collection.

Three early 20th/19th century Maori kuru (pendants), two…

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.

A 19th century /20th century pounamu kuru, long mildly tapered…

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.

A contact period or earlier pounamu kuru, the translucent…

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.

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of elongated…

Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 9cm

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of elongated straight form with tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of slight…

Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant, 9cm Length

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of slight curvature, relatively flat with large suspension hole (slightly broken out to one side). Length 9 cm