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 late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko…

Late 19th Century Maori Tokotoko Figure with Ta Moko

A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko wrapped in a korowai and decorated in rauponga surmounting a tapering shaft. H 94 cm,

Wonderful carved Maori meeting house lintel and pillars,…

Maori Meeting House Lintel and Pillars with Traditional Carvings

Wonderful carved Maori meeting house lintel and pillars, beautifully carved with traditional patterning and accented in cowrie shells, in an iron red painted finish, 138 x 41 cm (lintel), 185 x 14 cm (two pillars) (3)

A 19th century Maori bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking…

A 19th century Maori bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying a Maori portrait bust with ta moko and sliver collar, height 91 cm,

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.

A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi…

A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi Wilson, the traditionally carved handle with stylised mask to the butt, curving lineal and notch detail to the back, a pierced and carved mask to each side below the old steel trade axe blade,…

A contemporary Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, ' B ' type, head…

A contemporary Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, ' B ' type, head turned to left shoulder, three finger hand to chest and thigh. Of good depth. Kawakawa nephrite, height 11 cm

An early/mid 20th century carved Maori taiaha, the head and…

An early/mid 20th century carved Maori taiaha, the head and extended tongue with scroll and notched carved detail, dark patina, length 165.5 cm.

A vintage Maori carved stylised mask and paua shell bowl, notch…

A vintage Maori carved stylised mask and paua shell bowl, notch and lineal carved detail, paua shell set eyes, one with chip, the bowl as a full paua shell, length 34 cm.

A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over…

A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over carved with lineal and spiralling notch detail, a stylised head to each end, length 46 cm.

A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved…

A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved head and tapered shaft. Good dark patina, length 155 cm.

A mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged…

A mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged butt end, cylindrical pierced suspension hole, length 28 cm. Tiny flake to blade.

A Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, type I, shape a, of good…

A Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, type I, shape a, of good size, with scroll line and notch detail, the paua set eyes with red sealing wax outer rings, height 13 cm.

A 19th century Maori carved wooden Taunga atua (God stick)…

Maori God Stick with Double Masked Top and Paua Inserts

A 19th century Maori carved wooden Taunga atua (God stick) double masked bulbous top, curbed lineal and notch carved shaft, paua inserts. Good old patina, length 40.6 cm.

A Maori carved desk stand, ebonised timber, the glass inkwell…

Maori Desk Stand with Figurative Pen Rests

A Maori carved desk stand, ebonised timber, the glass inkwell flanked by figurative pou that form a pen rest. W.15.5 cm.

A Maori carved patiti handle and old hatchet with blade, the…

Maori Patiti Handle and Hatchet with Carved Mask

A Maori carved patiti handle and old hatchet with blade, the patiti handle with competently carved stylised mask end and paua insert eyes, lineal and notched carved shaft, length 36.2 cm, length 39 cm (hatchet).

20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale…

Maori Carved Long Handled Kakauroa Axe with Iron Blade

20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm.

Maori carved Taniwha panel, height 136 cm relief carved in…

Carved Maori Taniwha Panel with Paua Eyes

Maori carved Taniwha panel, height 136 cm relief carved in hardwood with a sinuous taniwha flanked by four small forms. Paua insert eyes.

Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and…

Maori Toki Potangata with Pounamu Blade and Feather Decoration

Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and pounamu stone blade, woven fibre lashing and feather decoration, 56 cm long (stand), 37 cm high

Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table, the rectangular top…

Maori Carved Side Table

Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table, the rectangular top with highly detailed carving depicting a man, woman and dog in the foreground and a lake scene in the mid-ground, carved figural central column and stepped base. Signed and dated 1944. 60 cm…

New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century,…

Maori Bone Pendant with Paua Shell Eyes

New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century, set with paua shell eyes and suspended on a braided cord, length 10 cm (pendant)

New Zealand Maori carved bone heru comb, with paua shell inlay,…

Maori Bone Comb with Shell Inlay and Booklet

New Zealand Maori carved bone heru comb, with paua shell inlay, length 16 cm, a/f with break, together with 'The Maori Hei-Tiki' booklet from the Otago Museum 1940 (2)

An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, highlighted…

Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure and Fern Leaves

An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, highlighted with a single stylised figure, fern leaves and Kia Ora, knob finial. Length 90.5 cm.

A folk art Maori carved panel, depicting a carved standing…

Maori Carved Panel with Standing Figure and Paua Eyes

A folk art Maori carved panel, depicting a carved standing figure with inset paua eyes. Bordered with all over carving. C. 1960s. Height 3 cm, width 9 cm length 25 cm

A 19th century Maori carved fowling gun, a single barrel…

Maori Carved Fowling Gun with Intricate Detailing

A 19th century Maori carved fowling gun, a single barrel fowling gun with ornate carving. This early percussion fowling gun has a finely carved buttstock decorated with traditional Maori spiral designs and notching. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 36…

A pair of carved Maori lintels, pair of highly decorated 19th…

Maori Door Lintels on Presentation Stands

A pair of carved Maori lintels, pair of highly decorated 19th century door lintels from a small whare or store. On custom presentation stands. Length 106 cm each

A 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), the…

Maori Whalebone Hand Club with Mask Head Butt Knob

A 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), the butt knob carved as a profile mask head with ring eyes, drilled suspension hole, smooth all over patina. The traditional kidney form carved blades with two 'eyelets'. Length 29 cm.

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

A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask…

Maori whalebone wahaika with intricate carving and paua inserts

A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 cm.

A mid/late 20th century Maori carved wahaika, long curved form,…

Maori Carved Wahaika with Figure and Mask Detailing

A mid/late 20th century Maori carved wahaika, long curved form, finely detailed figure and mask to butt, length 41 cm.

A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the…

19th Century Maori Carved Wooden Patu

A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the broad blade with outward facing relief carved figure to one side, length 37 cm.

An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved…

Maori Carved Pipe with Paua Inset Eyes, London 1901

An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved stylised head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece. Small crack to bowl.

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland…

Maori Carved Lintel with Stylised Figures and Paua Eyes

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area.…

A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and…

Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Heads

A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and koruru heads to either end with inlaid paua eyes. Length 75 cm

A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and…

Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Paua Shell Eyes

A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and curved linear detail. Full paua shell inset eyes. Height 103 cm.

A vintage carved Maori figure by John Empsall Sykes, standing…

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.

An early 20th century Maori carved inkwell desk stand, a…

Maori Carved Inkwell Desk Stand

An early 20th century Maori carved inkwell desk stand, a stylised mask with paua eye inserts to the centre front flanked by double spirals, further lineal and notch detail. 20.5 x 14.5 cm. Being assessed for registration.

A late 19th century Maori carved walking stick, the exaggerated…

Maori Walking Stick with Carved Shaft and Silver Band

A late 19th century Maori carved walking stick, the exaggerated wrythen shaft with lineal and notch carved detail, two stylised head forms towards the top, knob handle with silver plain band. Repair to shaft. Length 97.5 cm. Being assessed for…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Red Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 180 cm.…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 153.5 cm.…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with half moko, red paint finish with white band to the lower body. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail…

A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved…

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.

An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval…

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.

A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior,…

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.

An early 20th century Maori folk art mantle clock. With…

Maori Carved Mantle Clock

An early 20th century Maori folk art mantle clock. With elaborate and traditional all over carving and paua border to the central quartz movement German clock. Height 25 cm, width 45 cm

A Maori carved pediment. Carved meticulously from a single…

Maori Carved Pediment: Mythological Figures and Manaia

A Maori carved pediment. Carved meticulously from a single piece of wood, depicting entangled manaia and other mythological figures. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Height 113 cm, width 40 cm

A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in…

Maori Kauri Poupou Panel with Ancestor Figure

A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in relief with an ancestor figure named Tane to the chest, hands clasped to abdomen, a smaller figure striding between the main subject's legs. Height 113 cm.

A c.1900 Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the handle with…

Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures

A c.1900 Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the handle with two stylised figures standing back-to-back below a compressed bun, the cylindrical shaft with carved band of lineal, notch and kowhaiwhai decoration. Length 86.5 cm.

A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the…

Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick

A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the shaft with part spiralling section, nearly entirely carved with lineal and notch detail highlighted with five stylised masks, plain cylindrical handle. Length 91 cm.

A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), half…

Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Masks and Lizard

A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), half lineal and notch carved, the handle with two stylised masks, the shaft with stylised human climbing figure and lizard in relief, paua shell inserts, probably rewarewa. Length 96.5 cm.

Mid 20th century walking stick, Maori carved handle and titled…

Maori Walking Stick with Carved Hemi Rangi Nui Handle

Mid 20th century walking stick, Maori carved handle and titled Hemi Rangi Nui, 87 cm long

A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the…

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…

An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl…

Maori Carved Tobacco Pipe with Silver Mounts and Amber Mouthpiece

An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl carved with double stylised face and lineal notched carved decoration, silver mounts and long amber type mouth piece, the mounts dated Birmingham 1902, in original leather case stamped 'Kia…

A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand…

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…

A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking…

Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures

A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with three wide encircling bands of stylised figures flanked by koru and leaf highlights. Good colour and patina. Being assessed for registration. Length 80.5 cm. Y21152. Must be a…

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved walking stick, the…

Maori Walking Stick with Carved Figure and Paua Eyes

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved walking stick, the handle base with stylised full standing figure, paua inset eyes, the reverse with notch carved name 'KING H.', various lineal, diamond and angled carving to the shaft, detailed 'KIA ORA' towards…

Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form…

Vintage Maori Concrete Figural Posts

Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form heads and extended tongues, notch detailed, old green/turquoise paint, some old damage. Each with a cylinder hole through the centre for support, height 75 cm ea.

An elaborate Maori carved whalebone handled walking stick, the…

Maori Whalebone Walking Stick with Elaborate Carvings

An elaborate Maori carved whalebone handled walking stick, the open handle with a stylised figure and multiple masks, fine whorl and notch carved detail, the carved wooden shaft with waxed thread lashing and feather highlights, paua ring eye inserts,…

An early 20th century Maori carved candle stand, Rotorua school,…

Maori Carved Candle Stand with Wheku and Koruru Heads

An early 20th century Maori carved candle stand, Rotorua school, tapering cylindrical shape carved with wheku and koruru heads, raised from a circular base carved with kowhaiwhai-like designs, paua insert eyes, height 190

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted male figure with carved head, the open mouth with notch form teeth, a green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post…

Fine New Zealand Maori carved walking stick, following the…

Maori Walking Stick with Abalone Accents and Tiki Carvings

Fine New Zealand Maori carved walking stick, following the natural form of the wood, carved with four tiki accented with abalone, amongst geometric motifs, total length 92 cm

A large vintage Maori carved kauri bailer, of good size and…

Vintage Maori Kauri Bailer with Koru Lobes and Heart Form

A large vintage Maori carved kauri bailer, of good size and form, expanding koru type lobes and heart form to the back handle support . c.1960/1970. Length 45 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.

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 carved walking stick, New Zealand origin, 19th century,…

Maori Carved Walking Stick, 19th Century New Zealand

A Maori carved walking stick, New Zealand origin, 19th century, 97 cm high

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick,…

Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Paua Inserts

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with stylised Maori figures and lineal and notch designs, ebonised finish, paua inserts, length 65.5 cm.

An octagonal carved Maori tabletop, decorated with tiki heads…

Tiki Octagonal Tabletop with Adzed Finish

An octagonal carved Maori tabletop, decorated with tiki heads and fern fronds, adzed finish to edges. 62 cm x 54 cm.

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking…

Maori Carved Malacca Walking Stick with Koru Designs

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, traditional curved handle, the shaft finely detailed with bands of various alternating lineal and notch and part form Koru designs, a stylised mask to the handle end and front, length 92…

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking…

Maori carved malacca cane walking stick

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, the shaft one-third carved with a band of stylised figures and fine lineal, notch and scroll decoration. 88 cm.

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved tokotoko / walking stick,…

Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure Handle

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved tokotoko / walking stick, the handle as a stylised standing figure above rows of lineal notch carving, length 94 cm.

A 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the handle…

Maori Walking Stick with Tiki Hand and Carvings

A 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the handle as a clasped tiki hand, bands of heart form koru and lineal and notch carving spaced by paua inserts, length 90 cm. Remnants of old tag attached.

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick,…

Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylized Figures

An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the knob form handle above four pairs of graduating back-to-back stylised figures, paua inset eyes, spirals to the base, old varnish, length 88 cm.

A 1970s Maori carved wall plaque by Norm Clark (1942-2016), as…

1970s Maori Carved Wall Plaque by Norm Clark

A 1970s Maori carved wall plaque by Norm Clark (1942-2016), as a two-headed (Taniwha) stylised figure, paua inset eyes, detailed to the reverse 'NTA Clark and dated '76, height 41 cm.

A Maori folk art carved mahogany shield, with central rondel of…

Maori Mahogany Shield with Double Koru Motifs

A Maori folk art carved mahogany shield, with central rondel of four double koru motifs framed by two manaia heads above and two manaia figures below surface carved with notch and lineal pattern. The shield border of tiered scalloped pattern. 33 cm x 23 cm

A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with…

Vintage Maori Carved Figures with Taiaha and Patu

A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with a taiaha, the kneeling woman with a patu, finely detailed and painted highlights, height 245 and 21.5 cm.

A vintage Maori carved pipe, the bowls with wheku head.

Wheku Head Maori Carved Pipe

A vintage Maori carved pipe, the bowls with wheku head.

An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl, the…

Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts

An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl, the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school, diameter 19.5 cm.

Rare late 19th century Maori carved TiAnea (armchair) all over…

Maori TiAnea Armchair with Carved Tiki Masks and Paua Inset

Rare late 19th century Maori carved TiAnea (armchair) all over carved with tiki masks, manaia and takarangi spirals with paua shell inset eyes. The seat frame with linear, geometric decoration. Leather covering requires attention. Provenance: Ex John Gow…

A pre 19th century carved Maori greenstone hei tiki, head…

19th Century Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki with Stand

A pre 19th century carved Maori greenstone hei tiki, head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Hourglass form suspension hole. With stand, height 10 cm.

An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl the…

Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts

An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school. Diameter 20 cm.

A rare late 19th early 20th century Maori carved kauri figure…

Maori Kauri Inkwell Figure with Fine Carving

A rare late 19th early 20th century Maori carved kauri figure supported inkwell fine detailed carving, one figure supported on the back of a kneeling figure, all on an oval base, the bowl with original glass inkwell and black stained finish, paua inset…

An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a…

Maori Swordfish Bill Carved with Manaia and Paua Eyes

An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a wooden hilt as a 'sword', the bill carved in low relief with a manaia with inset paua eyes, whorl and notch patterns, the hilt butt knob carved as a profile manaia head, length 180 cm

A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex.…

Maori Female Figure Post with Hei Tiki and Patu

A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village Rotorua her chin with moko traces, a cloak with remains of diamond patterning in red, white and black paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green…

A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex.…

Maori Female Carved Post with Hei Tiki Necklace

A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the female figure with chin moko, a cloak with remains of white paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green painted hei tiki hangs around her neck, a…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex.…

Maori Male Carved Post with Red Paint Finish

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village later red paint finish with hands clasped to abdomen, small loss to left shoulder. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond notched rail space, the base worn…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the red painted male figure with carved head, arms and legs, a large green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond…

A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset…

Maori Walking Stick with Mask and Paua Eyes

A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset with paua eyes, below a notch carved finial, the shaft carved with notch patterns, length 93.5 cm.

A c.1900/early 20th century Maori carved kotiate, the blades…

Maori Kotiate with Carved Head and Scroll Detail

A c.1900/early 20th century Maori carved kotiate, the blades with restrained lineal scroll and notch carved detail, one bottom lobe absent, presumably an original carving accident as original patina is intact, carved stylised head to the butt with power…

A Maori carved figure, in the manner of a poutokomanawa,…

Maori Poutokomanawa Carved Figure

A Maori carved figure, in the manner of a poutokomanawa, modelled standing male with moko, hair bundled as a topknot, upper body and limbs caved with notched spirals, on octagonal base, height 49 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs,…

A vintage Maori carved walking stick, with wheku heads carved…

Maori Walking Stick with Wheku Heads and Wrythen Carving

A vintage Maori carved walking stick, with wheku heads carved to the handle, the shaft with wrythen twist carving. Old insect damage, length 91 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private &…

A mid-20th century Maori carved wahaika, with traditional…

Maori Wahaika Carving with Stylised Figure

A mid-20th century Maori carved wahaika, with traditional stylised figure under the lobed blade, a fibre wrist cord attached. Length 42 cm.

Two 20th century Maori carved digging sticks, hardwood with…

Maori Carved Digging Sticks with Footrests

Two 20th century Maori carved digging sticks, hardwood with adzed finish, both with fibre lashed footrests. Approximate lengths 210 cm.

A 19th century Maori carved kumete, the figure supported bowl…

19th Century Maori Carved Kumete

A 19th century Maori carved kumete, the figure supported bowl of oval form with flat rim, the front figure with clasped hands and extended tongue, finely carved, the larger figure to the other end of larger form, arms extended back towards the rim, the…

A historic Maori carved patu, with uncommon notch cut to blade.…

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…

A Maori folk art carved frame for a mantel clock, with a koruru…

Maori Mantel Clock Frame with Koruru and Fish Carvings

A Maori folk art carved frame for a mantel clock, with a koruru head flanked by fish, above linked pairs of dolphin tails, width 47 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum…

A Maori folk art carved frame, with koruru and profile wheku…

Maori Carved Frame with Koruru and Wheku Heads

A Maori folk art carved frame, with koruru and profile wheku heads flanking a small cavity, width 46 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)

A vintage Maori carved swagger stick, inlaid with paua shell,…

Maori Paua Shell Inlaid Swagger Stick, 66cm

A vintage Maori carved swagger stick, inlaid with paua shell, length 66 cm.