18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Stone-Drilled Suspension Holes
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki with the head tilted to the right carved in kawakawa variety stone. The face displays widely recessed eyes with traces of red sealing wax (added later), the nasal bridge is worn but the nostril markings…
18th Century Pale Inanga Stone Hei Tiki Figure
A good large 18th century hei tiki, a fine example of an early type II hei tiki carved in pale inanga stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, a raised nasal bridge extending to the peaked forehead and small recessed eyes with surmounting…
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki from Arthur Maitland Hughes
A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a large heavy muscular classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone. This example is in superb condition given its significant age and shows very little ware to the carved surface. The triple…
Rare 18th Century Kahurangi Stone Hei Tiki - Female Figure
A superb large 18th century hei tiki, a Suberb example of an early type II hei tiki carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, small recessed eyes with surmounting crescent shaped eyebrow…
A superb 18th century hei tiki, one of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki in the collection. This type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone displays rare serrated cut paua set into the eye rings suggesting significant age. The…
18th Century Inanga Hei Tiki Carving with Type II Features
An 18th century hei tiki, this type II form was carved in the highly prized pale silvery inanga variety stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays the ear and chin projection typical of the type II form. The nose it slightly raised and the heart…
18th Century Hybrid Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone
A finely carved 18th century hei tiki, this superbly carved example is an unusual hybird of the two forms displaying a typical type II head with a defined neck, ear and chin projections surmounting a classic type I body with both the three fingered hands…
An 18th century hei tiki, a female type I hei tiki carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Clearly defined facial features with wide deeply recessed eyes, nasal bridge and mouth with teeth. Two broken-out suspension holes indicating her significant age, height…
A good 18th century hei tiki, type I form with hands to thighs carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with cut paua eyes and mouth displaying tongue and teeth. Thick muscular body with elbow projections and well defined fingers.…
Two Paul Gyde carved bone pendants hei tiki & heru, 5.5 cm to 8 cm. In fitted wooden boxes.
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
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.
Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Rudimentary Features
Early 20th century hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone, rudimentary facial features, both arms resting on thighs. Lower leg section broken away, 6 cm length.
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki
An impressive 18th century hei tiki, carved in kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with deeply recessed double ringed eyes clear nasal ridge and mouth displaying three teeth. Thick muscular shoulders and torso carved with three ribs, both…
Unusual Bone Hei Tiki with Secondary Head and Paua Inset
An unusual bone hei tiki, with lower abdomen and legs carved to display a secondary head, the main head with paua inset pupils, arms asymmetrically positioned with one hand raised to mouth and the other to chest. Double suspension hole to back of head,…
Heitiki Bone Carving
A bone heitiki, Aotearoa, carved from bone. Depicting a human form with chin tilted to the left shoulder, hands resting on the thighs. A small suspension hole features at the back and top edge of the form. Length 8.5 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth .7 cm.…
Whalebone Heitiki: Maori Tribal Relic for Victorian Curio Trade
A whalebone heitiki, Aotearoa, transitional heitiki in whalebone. With the emergence of the British curio trade in the 19th century amongst the middle and upper classes, Maori quickly adapted their skills into producing 'Authentic' pieces to satisfy the…
Kawakawa Pounamu Hei Tiki with Marsden Inclusions
Pounamu hei tiki by Des Baker, Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions. Well carved in the classical type I style pierced through the top of the head for suspension. 10 cm length
Polished Pounamu Hei Tiki with Inlaid Paua Eyes
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a good 20th century example of the classic hei tiki type I style. Superbly carved in highly polished Kawakawa variety stone with both hands to the thighs and head tilted to the right with inlaid serrated paua…
Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki by Scott Parker
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a rarer type II style hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone. The head shows a rightward orientation with chin and ear projections and the eyes are inlaid with serrated paua shell. The right-hand displays…
18th Century Female Hei Tiki in Kahurangi Stone
A fine 18th century hei tiki, type II female form well carved in Kahurangi variety stone, face displays small recessed eyes, chin and ear projections with right index finger held to a finely rendered heart-shaped mouth. Well defined three-fingered hands…
19th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki Stone Pendant
19th century hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone. Type I with rudimentary hands to thighs. Red ceiling wax embellished eyes. Countersunk suspension hole. 8 cm length.
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki Pendant
Early 18th century pounamu hei tiki, a rare stone tooled hei tiki carved in the classic type I form made in Kawakawa variety stone. This hei tiki displays two countersunk suspension holes indicating its significant age. The head is oriented to the left…
Kawakawa Hei Tiki Pendant, 19th Century
19th century pounamu hei tiki, type I carved in kawakawa variety stone. Head oriented rightwards with deeply recessed eyes and mouth displaying two teeth. Three-fingered hands to thighs. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of head. 10 cm length.
Kawakawa Hei Tiki Pendant
Pre-European large hei tiki (head only), Kawakawa variety stone, widely recessed eyes, nose and mouth detail worn, countersunk suspension hole top centre, vertical groove cut from suspension hole on reverse. 7 cm length
Kawakawa Pounamu Hei Tiki with Inanga Inclusions
Pre-European pounamu hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone with inanga inclusions, type II form with fine facial details showing some ware, three-fingered hands with thumbs to the chest and thigh. Suspension hole on outstanding lug. Female. Right thigh and…
Whalebone Tiki with Inlaid Eyes and Toggle
Early 20th century whalebone tiki with toggle, finely carved with forward-looking face and inlaid paua shell eyes. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 10 cm length. Y number pending
19th Century Whalebone Hei Tiki with Red Eyes
A large 19th century whalebone hei tiki, type I form with eyes embellished with red ceiling wax. Female. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Indistinct script incised to reverse. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 16 cm length.
Pre-European Pounamu Hei Tiki from Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection
Pre-European pounamu hei tiki, type I form carved in Kawakawa variety stone with pale inclusions to the body. Countersunk suspension hole at the top of the head. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 10 cm length.
Ngati Ruaka Pounamu Hei-Tiki Pendant, 20th Century
Pounamu hei-tiki by Alan brown (ngati Ruaka), finely carved 20th century example. Kawakawa variety stone with titled head and with broad shoulders and arms to thighs. Cut and serrated paua shell eyes, pierced to the back of the head for suspension, 12 x 9…
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.…
Tilted Whalebone Hei-Tiki with Paua Shell Eyes
Whalebone hei-tiki, carved with a tilted head with inset paua shell eyes and with hands placed to thighs
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…
Maori Whalebone Hei Tiki with Extended Tongue
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, tongue extended, hands clasped to thighs. Length 7 cm.
Whalebone Hei Tiki Pendant with Paua Shell Eyes
Ian McMillan carved whalebone hei tiki, chin tilted to left shoulder, hands to abdomen, small paua shell inset eyes, suspended from the arm, length 12.5 cm
"I Am Tiki" Ceramic Glazed Statue - 21.5cm Height
A modern ceramic glazed tiki, details to the reverse 'I Am Tiki' by Hone Moriarty' and further details, partial blue glaze highlights, paua and feather highlights, height 21.5 cm.
Crude 20th Century Bone Hei Tiki
20th century bone hei tiki, of relatively crude form. Hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
Vintage Bone Tiki with Red Glass Beads
A vintage bone tiki, smooth patina of wear, with plaited cord and two red glass beads. Height 7.5 cm.
Whalebone Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A whalebone hei tiki, carved by Mike Higgs, in traditional stance with head turned to the right and hands grasping thighs, paua ring inset eyes, height 11 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts,…
Large Whale Bone Hei Tiki by Charlie Wilson
Charlie (Raponi) Wilson large carved whale bone hei tiki, with the head turned to the right, inlaid paua shell ring eyes with notched edges, hands positioned to thighs, strong chevron detail to chest, mildly concave back. Height 15 cm.
Whale Bone Tiki Group with Shell Eyes
19th/20th century whale bone tiki group, carved in the tiki and bird, set with shell eyes, on metal stand, height 15 cm. Purchased: Provenance: Purchased bottom of the harbour, Sydney, then private collection Sydney
Whale Bone Tiki with Shell Eyes on Stand
19th/20th century whale bone tiki, beautifully carved and set with shell eyes, on stand, height 12 cm. Provenance: Purchased bottom of the harbour, Sydney, then private collection Sydney
Whale Bone Tiki with Shell Eyes on Stand
19th/20th century whale bone tiki, beautifully carved with shell eyes, on metal stand, height 12 cm. Provenance: Purchased bottom of the harbour, Sydney, then private collection Sydney
Carved Tiki from Te Kopi Sheep Station
An early/mid 20th century carved wooden tiki, carved in high relief with suspension hole to the top, length 13.5 cm. Provenance: From outside a whare at Te Kopi sheep station (Wairarapa), c.1900-1910, owned by Sir Walter Clarke Buchanan, (1838-1924) MHR…
Paua-eyed Whalebone Tiki from Dillon Collection
A small whalebone tiki, double sided, with head slightly tilted, eyes inlaid with paua, height 6.4 cm. Y registered. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Whalebone Tiki with Inlaid Red Sealing Wax Eyes
A whalebone tiki, double sided, with head tilted to the side, protruding tongue, hands clasped to abdomen and feet closely drawn up. Ring eyes inlaid with red sealing wax, height 8.7 cm. Y registered. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee…
Whale Bone Hei Tiki by Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson carved whale bone hei tiki, finely detailed with the head turned to the right shoulder, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, left hand to the chest with index finger to the mouth, forked tongue, the right to the right thigh, mildly concave back.…
Whalebone Hei Tiki, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Whalebone hei tiki late 19th century/early 20th century, right hand to mouth and left arm to thigh, height 9 cm
Pre-contact Albatross Bone Toggle for Hei Tiki Necklace
Albatross bone toggle pre-contact period with suspension hole on underside, used to secure hei tiki around neck, length 4.5 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Pounamu Kawakawa Hei-Tiki with Provenance
Pounamu hei-tiki, kawakawa variety with hands to thighs and tilted head, Y17543. Provenance: Passed on by family descent from Sir George grey and Annie Matthews
Dark Kawakawa Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A pounamu hei tiki, dark kawakawa variety, carved by Mike Higgs, modelled in conventional flexed stance with head inclined to left, ring eyes inset with serrated paua shell, hands modelled clasping thighs. Height 9 cm
Maori Whalebone Hei Tiki Pendant
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, traditional form with head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, inset paua shell ring eyes. Plaited lashing cord attached with bone toggle. Height 9.8 cm
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…
Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki
Polished Maori Bone Hei Tiki
A 19th century Maori bone hei tiki. Highly polished with hourglass hole. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Wellington 2008. Length 8 cm. Width 4.8 cm
Large Whalebone Tiki with Raised Facial Features
Whalebone tiki large whalebone tiki of flattened triangular shape. Raised facial features with protruding tongue; hands meeting to the middle of chest and two legs in crouched position. Length 10.5 cm. Width 8.7 cm
Hori Paraone's Folk Art Tiki Head
Folk art tiki by Hori Paraone Strongly carved tiki head with open mouth and long protruding tongue, large circular eyes over painted with red, white and black. Weathered patina to back, with evidence of attachment to a larger structure. Reference: Hori…
Hand-Carved Tiki Figure with Clasped Hands
A naively carved wooden tiki figure modelled with hands clasped to abdomen, some losses. Height 14 cm
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