Maori Handpainted Tobacco Jar with Man Figure Decoration
Vintage Maori handpainted tobacco jar wood jar, with pokerwork title 'Tobacco' to lid, hand painted Maori man figure decoration. Height 11.5 cm
Maori Gourd Carvings: Painted and Unpainted
Two carved Maori gourds, traditional motifs, one painted, the other unpainted and incompletely carved. Heights 23 cm and 28 cm
Maori Gourd with Traditional Carvings
A large carved Maori gourd, traditional motifs to one side and a hole to upper back section. Height 44 cm
Maori Figural Vesta Holder
An early 20th century Maori carved figural vesta holder, the stylised figure with all-over carving, paua disc inset eyes, lead weighted base, the back with slot to hold striker material. Height 8.8 cm.
Maori Whalebone Double-Bladed Kotiate
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone Kotiate, traditional double bladed form with parallel sided handle terminating in a carved stylised mask end, drilled suspension hole, good old dark patina. Length 27.5 cm width 12.5 cm
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)
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)
Maori Carved Floor Ashtray with Stylised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of stylised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 72 cm
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
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…
Maori Paua Shell Inlaid Swagger Stick, 66cm
A vintage Maori carved swagger stick, inlaid with paua shell, length 66 cm.
Maori-inspired Ceraware and Coasters
Five Ceraware dishes and two coasters, decorated in enamel on copper with Maori motifs
Maori Carved Ashtray on Ebonised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of ebonised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 69.5 cm
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.
Antique Maori Bellows, 35cm Length
A small pair of old New Zealand carved wood Maori Folk Art bellows, length 35 cm.
Damaged Maori Whale Bone Comb
A 19th century or earlier Maori carved whale bone heru (comb), extensively damaged. Registered Y20375.
Maori Stained Wooden Patu with Carvings
A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional spatulate blade, the reduced tapering grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 40 cm.
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…
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
Maori Kauri Wall Plaque with Wheku Head
A Maori carved kauri wall plaque, circular, carved with a wheku head framed by kowhaiwhai style border, diameter 29 cm
Maori Carved Gourds with Traditional Motifs
Two carved Maori gourds, traditional motifs, one painted, the other unpainted and incompletely carved. Heights 230 and 28 cm.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Maori Carved Sheath Knife with Military Mark
A sheath knife with Maori carved wooden handle, the handle decorated with rauru spirals and koruru heads, the sheath stamped with a military broad arrow mark. Oral history provenances this to John Cuthbert Adams (1854-1932) previous Mayor of Tauranga and…
Maori Carved Head with Spirals and Paua Eyes
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved sculpture 'Haeremai, the stylised head with entwined spirals and lineal notch carved detail, paua inset disc eyes and extended tongue, 'Haeremai', detailed to the base. Height 39 cm.
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 &…
Maori Carved Standing Ashtray with Paua Shell Inset
An early/mid-20th century N.Z. Maori folk-art carved standing ashtray, the block form top with Maori carved masks to the ends, a full paua shell inset to the top with further paua shell highlights, the column stand as cotton reel turnings with Maori…
1920s Carved Maori Model Waka
A 1920s carved Maori model waka, the exterior profusely carved, possibly by an apprentice. Length 45 cm.
Maori Carved Pipe with Silver Collar, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a stylised carved head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece
Maori Tokotoko with Tiki Figure and Paua Eyes
Carved Maori tokotoko, the handle with a tiki figure with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9 cm
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…
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.
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 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.
Maori Wahaika with Tiki Heads and Koruru Butt
A naïve folk art carved Maori wahaika, in the manner of Capt. Gilbert Small, the blade with tiki heads and figure, the butt as a koruru head with paua eyes. Length 44 cm
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Tiki Figures and Lizards
A Maori carved walking stick, the finial as a clenched fist, the entire shaft carved with tiki figures, lizards, kowhaiwhai scrolls, etc. in low relief. Length 96 cm
Maori Pounamu Chisel with Lapidiary Grooves
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu chisel, broken in two, the drill suspension hole broken and top section missing, semi-cylindrical form, longitudinal polished lapidary grooves evident, the blunt blade end with angled bevel. Broken in two and re-glued.…
Maori Carved Wool Bale Hook with Mask Handle
An old Maori carved handled wool bale/stevedore's hook, the mildly swollen cylindrical handle partly carved with a stylised Maori mask, paua inset eyes, zig-zag band to either end, original steel hook. The handle with incised carver's/owner's mark 'F'.…
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.
Maori Greenstone Carved Mere with Suspension Hole
A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional spatulate form, wide drilled suspension hole, two ridges to the butt end. Not registered. Length 27.8 cm
Bronze Maori Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
A contemporary bronze cast traditional Maori small tekoteko, the stylised tattooed figure with hands clasped to abdomen, paua inset eyes. Height 35.5 cm.
Tainui Maori Crest Silk Painting, 1912
A historic Tainui vintage Maori painted silk 'Prince of the Waikato', the central architectural form in Maori designs framing a Maori crest entitled to the base 'Te-Paki-O-Matariki', with other significant emblems, date 1912 and five further small windows…
Maori Warrior Carving with Taiaha
An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in confronting semi-kneeling stance with taiaha poised, tongue extended and eyes wide, original dark red/brown staining with black, white and red painted highlights, raised upon a rectangular carved…
Weathered Maori Poutokomanawa Figure
An old Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, standing with hands clasped to abdomen, age weathering evident. Height 79.5 cm
Maori Carver's Mallet with Stylised Figure Carving
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved carver's mallet, the back entirely carved with a stylised Maori figure, some dark stained original finish remaining. Length 30.5 cm
Maori Carved Walking Stick, Early 20th Century
An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the wide tapered cylindrical shaft with five bands of lineal and notched carved detail, ebonised finish, showing some signs of age. Length 91.5 cm
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.
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
Maori Carved Hardwood Wahaika with Mask and Paua Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved hardwood wahaika, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid paua eyes. Good dark colourway. Length 51.5 cm.
Maori Wahaika Carving
An early 20th century Maori carved wahaika. Abstract figure to shaft with three fingers to chest. Head missing and partial loss to blade. Extensive haehae and pakati decoration. Faint engraved inscription to handle. Length 40 cm
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Fist Handle
A vintage Maori carved walking stick, the handle as a clenched fist, the shaft entirely carved with stylised figures, lizard (tuatara) form, scrolling designs, etc., dark brown stain finish. Length 96.5 cm
Carved Maori Pipe Bowl End
An early 20th century finely carved Maori pipe bowl end, carved with a stylised figure to the front, spiral and notch detail to the sides, a mask to the bowl back. Length overall 8.2 cm. Being assessed for registration
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.
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
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.
Traditional Maori Wakahuia with Tiki Face and Paua Eyes
A late 20th century carved Maori wakahuia, traditional notched carving to the sides, the lid and handles carved with the traditional tiki face with inset paua eyes. 31 cm x 14 cm x 7 cm
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
Maori Carved Donation Box with Paua Shell Inserts
An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45…
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
Maori Concrete Post with Figural Design
A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the stylised figure with tongue extended, patu to left hand, on block base with Maori 'carved' detail, most original red paint finish remains. Height 68 cm, on later steel shaft and circular stand.
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
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.
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.
Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Kumete and Paua Inserts
A mid-20th century large Maori carved poutokomanawa type figure, the stylised standing male figure with small 'kumete' supported to his front, an open top with cavity, black stained moko detail, paua inserts. Height 49 cm. Vendor's Provenance: Ex. a…
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
Maori Wheku Mask with Paua Eyes and Bifurcated Tongue
A large Maori carved wheku mask, with paua ring eyes, open mouth with protruding bifurcated tongue, the arched brow surmounted by two profile wheku heads. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 75 cm
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.
Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Masks
A Maori carved panel, carved as two masks, a wheku head above a koruru head, both with paua inlaid ring eyes. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 75.5 cm
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,…
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).
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Weku Mask Carving
A late 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick). Large carved weku mask below handle. Length 81 cm
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.
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 Carved Figures with Exaggerated Heads and Traditional Features
A pair of Maori Folk Art carved wood figures depicting a man and a woman, each with exaggerated heads, the man holding a patu, the woman with moko kauae and with a carved tiki suspended to her chest. Height 30.5 cm
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
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.
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
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.
Paua-eyed Maori Walking Stick with Stacked Tiki Figures
A carved Maori walking stick (tokotoko), of fairly flat profile with three tiki figures stacked to form the shaft. All with paua shell eyes. Reference No. 4577. Length 92 cm
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.
Weathered Maori Totem Mask, 56 cm
Contemporary Maori carved totem fine traditional carving ancestral mask, weathered, 56 cm height
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
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.
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 mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged butt end, cylindrical pierced suspension hole, length 28 cm. Tiny flake to blade.
Maori Canoe Prow Sculpture
A Maori carved stylised canoe prow, the figural form with curving tongue and multiple other entwined scrolls and figures. Length 127 cm
Maori Carved Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes
An old Maori carved wooden taiaha, the top traditionally carved with stylised head and protruding tongue with scrolling design, paua inset eyes, length 139.5 cm.
Maori Geothermal Mask with Notch and Scrolling Detail
A 19th century Maori carved stylised mask, notch, linial and scrolling detail, the open mouth with white painted teeth to the top, open section below, the mouth reputedly as a geothermal water spout cover, old red paint, crack evident. 28 cm x 6.5 cm x 37…
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