Early Colonial Maori Carved Figures with Paua Shell Eyes
Pair of early Colonial New Zealand Maori figures. Intricately carved man & woman standing figures. Paua shell inset eyes. Provenance: Private Collection.
Maori Carved Panels with Paua Shell Inserts
A pair of large mid-20th century Maori carved panels, stylised figures, one with a fish to his mouth holding two paua shells, the other holding his forked tongue, deep relief. Dominant red paint with black highlights and further paua shell inserts to eyes…
Exceptional Museum-Quality Carved Pounamu Toki Poutangata by Gardiner
An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu toki poutangata, of large size, the oval section cylindrical handle with stylised bust carved end, the raised top with entwined pierced and carved stylised figures in a good dark green kahurangi…
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…
Rare Wahaika Male Figure with Long Tongue and Ridges
Rare wahaika 19th century, male carved figure to back with long protruding tongue, four ridges to butt, square hole, length 35 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection, formerly E.B. Williams collection, Hastings (early 20th century). Ref 90
Manaia Carved Wooden Bird Snare
Mutu kaka - wooden bird Snare contact period or earlier, upper portion of upwright with full face manaia type carving to end of arm, height 25 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection
Paua Shell Bone Pekapeka with Manaia Heads
Bone Pekapeka late 19th century/ early 20th century, manaia heads facing outwards, paua shell inset eyes, similarly decorated to both sides, width 5.5 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection
19th Century Toki Poutangata Ceremonial Adze
Toki poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century, dark flared greenstone adze bound to haft with flax cord, haft decorated with notch motif and paua shell inset, tiki figure to top of haft, length 47 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection
Rare 19th Century Waka Taua War Canoe
Rare and superb waka taua - war canoe early 19th century, the prow with weathered rear facing figure, spiral and notch motif separating forward facing figure with extended tongue and paua shell inset eyes, spiral motif along gunwales, stern (taurapa) with…
Brass-Topped Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick - 91cm Length
Tokotoko - walking stick slender form with brass top, carved figure to upper portion, length 91 cm
Carved Figure Wahaika with Sharp Edge - 37cm Length
Wahaika large flattened blade tapering to a sharp striking edge, inside edge decoration with a carved standing figure with arms to torso, dark brown rich patina, length 37 cm
Spiraled Tekoteko Ancestral Figure
Tekoteko - ancestral figure flattened rectangular head with large protruding tongue and raised facial features, carved spiral design to shoulders and arms resting upon stomach, slightly bent knees standing on carved base with pataki and triple heihei…
Ancestral Tekoteko Figure with Tongue and Heihei Decoration
Tekoteko - ancestral figure cylindrical form, well defined facial features with large tongue protruding from mouth, fingers resting upon torso, slightly bent feet standing on raised base, fully carved with pataki and triple heihei decoration, height 92 cm
Kakauroa Long Handled Axe with Carved Koru Design
Kakauroa - long handled axe early example with early iron trade axe head, shaft carved with figures, koru design with pataki and single and double heihei lines, shaft end carved with traditional taiaha style tongue, rich dark brown patina, length 102.5 cm
Rare Chiefly Adze with Manaia and Pataki Designs
Toki pou tangata - ceremonial adze fine and rare example of chiefly ceremonial adze, the top carved with dominating manaia figure holding a lizard by its tail, fully decorated with pataki and triple heihei designs to top shaft, stone adze bound with muka…
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
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
Finely Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Manaia Figures
Tokotoko finely carved walking stick, curved handle leading to carved shaft with koiri and rauponga designs, three manaia figures each with paua inset eyes, dark brown patina (some loss to handle), height 95 cm
Tokotoko Walking Stick with Bird Handle and Paua Eyes
Tokotoko carved walking stick with bird form figure to handle with paua inset eyes leading to partially carved shaft, terminating with original brass end, height 93.5 cm
19th Century Whalebone Kotiate with Manaia Figure
Superb kotiate early 19th century whalebone short striking weapon of traditional form with manaia figure to butt, red inset to one eye and paua shell inset to other, length 33 cm
19th Century Oko Ngarahu Tattoo Pigment Pot with Figure
Rare 19th century Oko Ngarahu carved tattoo pigment pot, the bowl supported by figure with rauponga notching to right arm, head with moko and top knot (damage to left side), on stand, length 17 cm
Paua-eyed Wahaika Hand Weapon with Mere Pounamu
Fine wahaika hand weapon, rounded blade finely carved with haehae and pataki surface decoration overall, two raised carved figures to either side of club, both with inlaid paua shell eyes, one holding mere pounamu also with carved manaia form sitting to…
Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Mother of Pearl Eyes
Finely carved late 19th/ early 20th century tokotoko finely carved walking stick in the manner of Jacob Heberley, upper figure of naturalistic form with tattooed face and notch and spiral decoration to torso sits upon the lower figure of more traditional…
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 Ancestor Relief Panel with Weku Head
A carved wood Maori panel, in relief with an ancestor figure, with Weku head with inlaid paua eyes. 44 x 24 cm
Weathered Maori Poutokomanawa Figure
An old Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, standing with hands clasped to abdomen, age weathering evident. Height 79.5 cm
Maori High Relief Panel with Tiki and Taniwha
A 20th century carved Maori panel, in high relief with a tiki figure standing above a taniwha, the tiki with inlaid paua eyes, the taniwha with greenstone eye. Height 89 cm
Maori Carved Box with Manaia Figure
A Maori carved wooden box, the lid with a manaia figure. 15.5 cm x 12 cm x 4.5 cm
Shark Vertebrae Walking Stick with Maori Ivory Handle
A walking stick made of shark vertebrae with an ivory handle carved with Maori designs. The 65 graduated vertebrae interspersed by horn discs, the silver ferrule embossed with a koruru mask head, the handle with tiki figures on a notched pattern ground.…
Maori Decorated Plaster Panels by Shurrock
A pair of c.1950/60S Maori decorated plaster panels attributed to Francis Shurrock, each in relief with a stylised Maori figure. Height 80 cm, width 36 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 Pounamu Manaia Koropepe Pendant
An old Maori pounamu manaia koropepe, traditional spiralling form with stylised head, hourglass suspension hole, the pale toned greenstone with darker inclusions. Being assessed for registration. 4.8 cm x 4 cm
19th Century Maori Orator's Stick by Tene Waitere
A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (orator's stick) attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), with three figures carved to the shaft, paua eyes absent, fine lineal and notch decoration to the majority of its length. Length 91 cm. Note: Similar…
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 Carved Panel with Tongue and Paua Eyes
Maori Toi Whakairo carved wooden panel, depicting a figure with the tongue sticking out and wide open paua shell set eyes, 48 x 23.5 cm
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 Carved Figure Bowl with Supporting Handles
An early 20th century Maori carved figure supported bowl, the domed lid and spherical body with fine curvilinear and notched carved all-over detail, the two stylised figures as supporting side handles, their feet to the flared base. good dark patina.…
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 Waka Keruru with Stylised Masks and Figures
20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough form, the exterior carved with stylised Maori masks and figures, each end with a full stylised head, branch sections set at each end and above forming a perch, paua inset eyes. Length 114 cm.
Small 19th Century Whalebone Kotiate
Early 19th century whalebone kotiate of small proportion. Manaia form butt with square suspension hole. Blade of relatively thin form. Length 26 cm . Provenance: 'Ex Walters 1961'
Long-handled axe with intricate decorative features
Late 19th/early 20th century long handled axe (toki Kakauroa) decorated with large figure in relief, paua shell insets, geometric motifs and manaia type mask to top, length 104 cm
Carved Wooden Pipe with Multiple Tiki Figures
Late C19th/ early 20th century carved wooden pipe multiple tiki figures around bowl, all with protruding tongues, length 14 cm
Carved Wooden Tiki Pipe Figure
Late C19th/Early 20th century carved wooden pipe tiki figure to bowl, protruding forked tongue, length 15 cm
Elongated Tongue Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
Tekoteko figure three fingered with elongated tongue and paua eyes, height 54 cm
Carved Whare Whakairo Letterbox with Tiki Figures
Rare late 19th/early 20th century carved letterbox in the form of a whare Whakairo incorporating numerous tiki figures, manaia and koru designs with some paua shell inserts. Width 31 cm, height 23 cm, depth 33 cm.
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…
Maori Carved Waka Stern Post with Spiral Notch Design
An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with traditional concentric spiral and notch carving, a recumbent figure to the base, the black finish showing some destress. Height 76.5 cm
Maori Folk Art Carving with Tekoteko and Manaia Figures
New Zealand folk art carving, on a Maori theme featuring a central Tekoteko figure atop a koruru face and a manaia head to the top section, with inset paua shell eyes, height 90.5 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Stylized Tekoteko Carving from New Zealand Folk Art Collection
New Zealand folk art carving, highly stylized Tekoteko figure, in black, height 79 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Paua-eyed Tekoteko: Folk Art Carving
Folk Art carved Tekoteko figure, with enormous tongue painted wood with inset paua shell eyes, height 55 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Maori-inspired Folk Art Carving with Decorated Bowl
New Zealand folk art carving, on a Maori theme consisting of a column of three gesturing figures in black with inset paua shell eyes, raised over a square pedestal base and mounted with a highly decorated bowl, height 80.5 cm. Provenance: John Perry…
Maori Folk Art Carvings with Paua Shell Eyes
A pair of fine early 20th century folk art carvings, of two stylised Maori figures, the larger female figure depicted with tiki, moko, piupiu and inset paua shell eyes (h.38 cm) the smaller male figure depicted holding a mere (h.30 cm). Provenance: John…
Paua-eyed Tiki Carving
A carved tiki figure, Late-20th century, paua shell inlaid eyes, height 22 cm, width 6 cm, depth 9 cm
Maori Carved Wooden Panel by Iotua Charlie Tuarau
Iotua Charlie Tuarau, Maori carved wooden panel, signed, dated and inscribed 'I. C. Tuarau, Maori carver, Dominion Museum, Wellington, NZ, 1963' verso, rectangular carving with rounded edges, painted red. From proper left to proper right: two manaia…
Vintage Maori Patu Hand Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage Maori patu hand club. Finely carved with deep scroll designs and the butt with ancestor figure and inlaid paua shell eyes, length 31 cm
Maori Carved Lamp with Vintage Shade
A good early/mid-20th century Maori figure carved lamp base, the stylised figure with red painted open mouth and extended tongue, linial and notched carved highlights, paua inset eyes, raised on a geometric diamond carved block base with stepped plinth,…
Carved Maori Figures by Hoko Pai
A pair of carved wooden Maori figures, signed Hoko Pai, New Zealand, first half 20th century, incised 'Hoko Pai' on base 33.5 cm high
19th Century Whalebone Double-Sided Hair Comb
A 19th century whalebone heru (hair comb), double sided, with two profile manaia cresting a koruru head above two divided blocks of tines, one block with the outer tine broken off. The face's eyes all with red sealing wax inlay, height 17 cm Y registered.…
Maori Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
19th century Maori tekoteko figure, with a patu held in the right hand, open mouth displaying block form teeth and male genitals present, surmounting a Koruru mask suggesting this figure was featured in an elevated position. Old red brown paint finish,…
Maori Carved Stylised Figure with Blue Tattoo Decoration
A mid/late-20th century quality Maori carved stylised figure, the fine incised tattoo type decoration highlighted with blue, hands clasped to front, genitals evident. Rotorua school, height 60.5 cm.
Maori Carved Architectural Panels with Manaia Figures
A pair of Maori carved architectural panels (Maihi), carved panels painted red. The apex ends feature three manaia figures with a band of takarangi (scroll designs) interspersed with manaia faces underneath. Plain uncarved section at midpoint. The…
Carved Wakahuia with Tiki Figures and Kowhaiwhai Pattern
A 20th century carved wakahuia, the lid carved with two tiki figures on a notch and lineal background, a kowhaiwhai pattern encircles the rim and the notched pattern continues over the remaining surfaces. Some chips, length 53 cm
Maori Full Relief Carved Koauau Flute
A 20th century Maori carved traditional koauau (flute), carved in full relief with stylised full figure, the body with kowhaiwhai and adzed designs, three finger holes outlined with paua, bound with fine woven fibre. Length 22 cm.
Maori Weather Indicator
An early 20th century carved and constructed Maori whare weather indicator, cane type sides and front, fine wire bound cane roof panels, decoratively carved framing timber-mahe, the two figures on a pivot indicating the weather, the chief in a cloak, the…
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 Carved Hinged Box with Stylised Figures
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved hinged lidded box, rectangular form, two stylised joined figures recessed to the lid. 17 x 9.5 x 5 cm.
Carved Waka Model with Stylised Figures
An early 20th century carved small model waka, stylised figure to each side. Length 25 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.
Maori souvenir paddle with high relief carvings
A 20th century Maori souvenir carved paddle, the blade back carved in high relief with multiple profile heads, the shaft with figures. Some faults, length 60 cm
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Arched Full Figure Handle
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the handle carved as an arched full figure, its hands going down the shaft above two reverse facing stylised figures and the dominant length of curvilinear and notch detail. The handle figure with…
Maori Bookends with Stylized Figures on Mahogany Frames
A pair of 'Kingsley' Maori bookends, the finely decorated bronzed panels with stylized full Maori figures on mahogany frames. Applied makers label to base of each, height 20.5 cm.
Whalebone Patu with Male Tiki Figure and Mask Finial
Late 19th century whalebone patu, full male tiki figure to the side with tiki mask finial, 30.5 cm length
Maori Green Stone Pekapeka Pendant
18th century or earlier Maori carved green stone pekapeka. The left hand manaia upright as opposed to the near horizontal right hand manaia. Of translucent stone with hour glass form suspension hole. Width 6 cm, height 4 cm
Green stone pekapeka with serrated manaia
A pre 19th century carved green stone pekapeka. Both manaia angled towards central base with prominent serrations. Hour glass form suspension hole. Width 6 cm, height 4 cm
Maori Tekoteko with Koruru Mask and Whakapapa Loops
An important 19th century or earlier Maori carved wooden tekoteko. The top figure with carved moku to face, one hand to stomach and the other to mouth (finger missing). Below is a weku style koruru mask, linked to the top figure through a series of…
Red-stained Maori Carved Figure with Geometric Spiral Design
19th century or late 18th century Maori carved figure (possibly a tekoteko). Red stained with faint traces of paint to eyes. Carved female moku to chin with both hands to stomach. Geometric spiral and notch carving to body. Height 61 cm, width 20 cm,…
Maori Wooden Fragment with Carvings and Stand
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden fragment. Red stained, semi circular with flattened central section flanked by four figures (both top figures damaged) over weku type figures. The base with geometric haehae and pakati notching. On stand. Height 62…
Maori Carved Wooden Waewae Fragment with Weku Figures
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden waewae fragment (door post). Three weku type figures (weathered to varying degrees) mounted on an intricate pierced geometric support. The remnants of a barely legible label to one side. Length 58 cm, width 9 cm,…
Maori Tekoteko Figure with High Relief Carving
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden tekoteko figure. The carving of high relief with dark stain. Prominent weku features with hands to chest. Unusual horizontal slats between legs. Old illegible collection no. And a lot no. To reverse. Height 50 cm,…
Maori Carved Door Frames with Geometric Notch Decoration
A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori whakawae (door frames). Each deep relief figure with painted eyes and geometric notch decoration to the face, the body of stylised human form. The back support to both whakawae painted in a…
Maori Carved Wooden Pare with Manaia Figures
A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden pare (lintel). Large manaia figures to each end and pierced central figure with hands to each side of face. Haehae and pakati decoration. Paua shell inset eyes. Lashing holes to reverse, slots…
Maori Wahaika with Female Figure and Weku Mask
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden wahaika. Of relatively thick form with full carved female figure to inside blade, weku type mask to butt. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 43 cm
Maori Carved Wahaika with Weku Mask
An early 20th century Maori carved wahaika. Figure to shaft with arched body and extended tongue. Extensive haehae and pakati decoration. Weku mask to butt. Flax cordage. Length 41 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 Bone Heru with Manaia Figure and Tines
A pre 19th century Maori bone heru (comb). Carved manaia type figure to top (partially damaged). Four large tines (some missing). Length 11.5 cm
Maori bird snare perch with manaia face
A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden mutu kaka (bird Snare perch). Perch section slightly curved terminating in manaia face. Full figure to shank with fingers on chest and bent knees. Weku style face. On stand. Length 33 cm
Maori Ipu with Haka Figure
A pre 19th century Maori carved Ipu (Spouted bowl). This rare form of kumete was possibly used to pour preserving bird fat into gourds. The figure to underside in haka pose with defined ribs and extended tongue. Length 39 cm
Maori Kumete with Figure Supports
An early 20th century Maori carved kumete (food bowl). Both ends supported by figures, the more deeply carved figure in a rear perspective with legs outstretched towards the rim. The opposite shallow carved figure with arms clasping extended tongue.…
Inlaid Ivory Carving by Owen Mapp
Owen Mapp 'He Manaia' marine ivory carving inlaid with horn, 15 cm length, framed 30 x 16 cm
Maori Whalebone Wahaika with Stylised Figure and Weku Head
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone wahaika, the traditional double lobed spatulate blade with full stylised figure to the back, weku head to the butt, square cut lashing hole, of good weight, length 34.5 cm. Provenance: this item has resided in the one…
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…
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.
Superfine Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superfine Kahurangi pounamu hei tiki, meticulously carved with head tilted to the left, wide open paua inlaid eyes, flared nostrils, heart-shaped mouth with tongue out and hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with lanyard above the left eye. Deep…
Intricately Carved Maori Tokotoko with Tiki and Wheku Figures
A finely carved tokotoko, Maori orator's stick, with curved handle, intricately carved throughout the shaft with haehae (parallel grooves) and pakati notches (dog tooth pattern). Upper part carved with tiki figure displaying flared nostrils and…
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