Dark Stained Poutokomanawa Figure by Ian McMillan
A small poutokomanawa style figure carved by Ian McMillan, dark stained. Height 36.5 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
Estate Conch Shells: Ian McMillan Collection
Two large conch shells, from the estate collection of Ian McMillan
Carved adze haft with full figure
Ian McMillan carved adze haft (tokipoutangata), the curving handle with full figure at the top, the sennit cord binding with feather highlight, no adze present, carved from an old found branch section with worm holes evident. Length 32 cm.
Stylised Whalebone Kotiate with Mask Design
Ian McMillan substantial carved whalebone kotiate, the traditional blades with overlapping shoulders, stylised mask to the butt, a substantial and heavy carving. Length 46 cm.
Whalebone Patu Paraoa with Carved Tail/Heart Butt
Ian McMillan carved whalebone patu paraoa, of good proportion with carved whale tail/heart form butt, good weight and thickness. Length 40 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.
Stylised female figure on oval pod-shaped container
Ian McMillan carved waka k'iwi, oval pod-type form, the lid carved with stylised female figure with encircling three fingered hands, legs and genitals evident to one end, the base plain. Length 71 cm.
Papahou Treasure Box with Stylized Tiki Figures
Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over carved with a spiralling and notch carved detail, two co-joined stylised figures form the lid handle, entwined pierced and carved figure to each end as handles. Mid to dark variable waxed finish.…
Plum Wakahuia with Stylised Handles
Ian McMillan carved plum wakahuia, spiral and notched carved body, stylised head as handles to each end, carved as with no lid. Length 60 cm.
Stylised Wakahuia with Feather Pattern and Tiki Figure
Ian McMillan finely carved wakahuia, stylised head form handles, fine 'feather pattern' all over to the body, stylised figures to the side and tiki figure to the base. Length 50 cm
Kauri Wakahuia with Stylised Head Handles
Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very pronounced domed lid and body with adzed finish, carved protruding stylised head handles. Length 50 cm, Height 29 cm.
Spiralling Wakahuia with Tiki Handles
Ian McMillan carved wakahuia, traditional lozenge form, the body with spiralling panels and curving lineal outline, a tiki form as handles to each end with protruding abdomen, mid to dark waxed finish. Length 39 cm.
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.
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.
Carved Wakahuia with Mask Handles
Ian McMillan dark hardwood carved wakahuia, plain form with scrolling restrained mask carved handles, no lid. Length 41.5 cm.
Carved Wakahuia with Open Work Handles
Ian McMillan restrained carved wakahuia, from an old log section, the two masks forming open work handles at the end, suspended from a plaited rope, carved open with no lid. Length 40 cm.
Stylised Carved Post by Ian McMillan
Ian McMillan small carved post, stylised figure to the front, notch carved detail, unpolished. Length 36.5 cm.
Maori Whale Rider Wakahuia
Ian McMillan Maori carved totara 'whale rider' wakahuia, lineal and notch carved, the lid with relief figure lying to the top, arms and legs spread. Dark waxed finish. c.2003. Length 31 cm.
Maori Stylised Carved Figure with Abdomen Figures
Ian McMillan Maori carved three dimensional figure, the stylised form with two further stylised figures to its abdomen, pale unwaxed finish. Height 30 cm.
Greenstone Slabs for Hei Tiki
Two greenstone slabs, from the estate collection of Ian McMillan, one with rough cut border as preparatory work for hei tiki. Length 15 cm and Length 160.
Unfinished Adze Carvings by Ian McMillan
Ian McMillan unfinished carving, two square section block ends with initial adze carved figural work. Height 67.5 cm and Height 54.5 cm
Distressed log with carved masks
Ian McMillan carved found log section, roughly cylindrical showing some distress, mask carved to each end. Length 72 cm.
Stylised Kauri Bowls with Figural Handles
Three Ian McMillan carved stylised bowls, 'First Light', carved from recycled kauri with remnants of white paint, the tall oval bowls with adzed finish and stylised carved open-worked figural handles, c.2008. Length 30 cm.
Fine Carved Model Waka with Paua Inset Eyes
Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of finely carved stylised figures, paua inset eyes, notched carved interior, carved from an old log section. Raised on a carved plinth of recycled rimu. Waka length 310 cm. Note: the model Waka…
Paua-eyed Carved Panel by Ian McMillan
Ian McMillan carved panel, full paua shell inset eyes. Double sided, carved from a found log section. Length 100 cm.
Double-Headed Figure Carved Panel with Paua Eyes
Ian McMillan carved panel, the relief double headed figure with small full paua shell inset eyes, carved from a found log section. Length 94 cm.
Paua-eyed Carved Posts with Stylised Figures
Two Ian McMillan figure carved posts, long narrow form with multiple stylised figures, paua inset eyes, pierced along one border. Length 244 cm.
Ian McMillan's Tauihu Canoe Prow Carving
The Ian McMillan Estate Collection. At age 10 Ian McMillan was introduced to carving by Bruce Manley and continued to develop a love, knowledge and understanding of Maori and New Zealand history and culture. Ian spent the latter years of his life based at…
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