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.
Bronze Tiki Figure with Patu
Peter Sauerbier, aotearoa, bronze tiki figure, modelled holding standing holding a patu. Height 60 cm
Maori Pouaka Tinder Box with Stylised Carvings and Paua Eyes
An early 20th century Maori carved 'Pouaka' tinder box, the stylised figure bent over clasping his feet, his back as the box, the domed cover with two full relief stylised figures, clasping their extended tongues, all-over notch, linial and spiral carving…
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
Ian MacMillan's Wakahuia
A contemporary wakahuia by Ian MacMillan (b.1965), the lid carved as the mouth, torso and thighs of a figure whose head and feet form the handles issuing from the base. Length 42 cm
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle with concentric bands to the top, 206 cm length
Early 20th century Toki Poutangata ceremonial adze
A early 20th century toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze), full figure to outside, mask to one side above geometric notch and chevron decoration. Square suspension hole. Small greenstone toki with muka and dog fur lashing, length 30 cm.
Carved Wooden Tokotoko Walking Stick with Manaia Masks
A late 19th century/early 20th century carved wooden tokotoko (walking stick), the top carved figure with one hand to the chest, the other to groin, over tiki mask and three further manaia masks, intricate all over notch, spiral and chevron decoration,…
Mythical God Stick: Whakapakoko Atua
Rare Whakapakoko Atua - God stick wooden staff; light-brown weathered patina; mythological figure carved to top believed to represent a god, possibly of agriculture or war. Deeply carved, round eyes with missing paua shell and plain shaft with pierced…
Moko Woman Folk Art Figure
A mid-20th century Maori folk art figure, of a woman with moko kauae to her chin and a ribbon in her hair. Height 610.
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
Maori Carved Figures, Hoko Pai Signed, 20th Century
Two early 20th century Maori carved figures. Woman in cloak with stone club, & male warrior. Spear has losses. Signed 'Hoko Pai' under base. Height 33 cm
Whalebone Patu Handle with Manaia Carving
Patu handle. Whalebone handle end with detailed manaia figure carving to end. Length 34.6 cm. Width 1.8 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
An early 20th century Maori carved tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, with double spiral and notch carved small blade and mildly tapered shaft, length 110 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an…
Maori Waka Huia with Tiki Figures and Weku Handles
A Folk Art Maori waka huia, of rectangular shape, the base carved with tiki figures to the sides and weku head handles issuing from the ends, the fitted lid with a handle formed as a recumbent tiki figure. Width 47 cm
Intricately Carved Gun Stock with Paua Inserts
Carved gun Stock, intricately carved with haehae and pataki notching the top carved with manaia figure, hands clasping stomach. Six paua inserts. Length 35 cm. Width 13 cm
Maori Figure Sinker with Carved Heads
A rare Maori figure decorated sinker (mahe), large sections of the sinker body broken and absent, the top carved with two heads framing a deep hour glass suspension hole. Y registered. Width 11 cm
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
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 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 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
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.
Hand-Carved Tiki Figure with Clasped Hands
A naively carved wooden tiki figure modelled with hands clasped to abdomen, some losses. Height 14 cm
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
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
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.
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
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 207 cm length
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
Maniatutu Figure with Paua Shell Eyes and Moko Detailing
Te Maniatutu untitled. This tekoteko free-standing figure is caved from a single piece of wood. It depicts a figure with hands at its stomach and feet apart, knees slightly bent. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes, and the face has incised detailing of…
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
Manaia Wakahuia Treasure Box
Wakahuia (treasure box), the top carved with two manaia figures in low relief, each with inset pau shell eyes, the sides decorated with rauponga, 47 x 15 cm
Carved Rimu Wakahuia with Stylised Figures and Paua Inset Eyes
A vintage carved rimu wakahuia, the lid with pair of stylised figures with paua inset eyes, all over lineal and notch carved detail, length 36 cm.
Model Tauihu (canoe prow), carved wood figure with wheku head displaying a protruding tongue, inlaid paua shell eyes, and three figured hands clasped to the belly. Circa 1920, length 18 cm,
Pounamu Warrior and Tuatara Sculptures
A carved pounamu figure of a Maori ancestral warrior holding a patu, together with a silver plated figure of a tuatara on a pounamu base.
Kiwi Tongue Folk Art Collection
A collection of four New Zealand folk art figures, carved from wood. All with hands at the stomach and long extending tongues. Each with pauashell eyes. Tallest height 13.5 cm, width 3.8 cm, depth 3.4 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,…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Ramu River, PNG
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 184 cm length
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.
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
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
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…
Maori Poupou Wall Panel with Full Tiki Figures
Composite moulded Maori poupou wall panel, two full tiki figures on plinth base, 1340 cm high
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
Manaia Shark Tooth Knife with Paua Inlay
Maripi (shark tooth knife) by Rangi Redman, carved in the traditional style with manaia forms with inset paua shell eyes. The handle terminating in a wheku head. Complete with eleven shark teeth, length 42 cm. Provenance: Buried village collection
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
Paua-eyed Tokotoko Walking Stick with Brass Collar
A walking stick (tokotoko). Carved from wood, this walking stick has a design of a figure with paua shell eyes. The tokotoko has a brass femule and collar. Engraved in the collar are the letters 'H.L'. Length 86.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Folk Art Tobacco Box from Aotearoa
A small folk art tobacco box, Aotearoa. A small box crafted from wood. Featuring hand-carved designs of figures to the top, front, and reverse, and flowers to the sides. Height 4.6 cm, width 11.2 cm, depth 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
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 Paddle with Tiki and Wheku Figures
A Maori souvenir carved waka paddle, the blade in low relief with a tiki figure above a wheku head, the terminal knob as an elongated wheku head, length 113 cm.
Modern Wahaika with Paua Eyes
Wooden wahaika with figure to blade, inlaid paua eyes. Modern 20th century. 37 cm length
Kiwi Carved Coffee Table
New Zealand folk art coffee table, of rectangular shape. The top carved with tiki figures and manaia and wheku heads. 98 cm x 49 cm
Maori Tiki Box with Koru Designs
A Maori folk art box, natural and painted timber, carved to the lid with a tiki figure in high relief, koru designs decorate the sides. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x 14.5 cm.
Kiwi Wood Carvings: Three Folk Art Figures
A collection of three New Zealand folk art figures, each carved from wood in different carving styles. Tallest height 17 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 4.5 cm
Maori Tekoteko Figure with Pua Inlay Eyes
Maori tekoteko figure, New Zealand. Carved and engraved kauri wood with pua. Standing Maori ancestor figure with pua inlay eyes, protruding tongue, traditional top knot, deeply carved face and body tattoos, three clasped hands with one finger across the…
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 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.
New Zealand Wood Carved Folk Art Figures
A pair of New Zealand folk art figures, carved from wood. One figure holds a patu. The other figure has paua shell inlaid eyes. Tallest height 15 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 4.5 cm
Mexican Olmec Stone Figures Set of Three
Green stone figures, three Mexican in the form of pre Columbian, Depictions of Olmec figures Repair to one leg, height 8.5 cm, to 16.5 cm
Dark Stained Poutokomanawa Figure by Ian McMillan
A small poutokomanawa style figure carved by Ian McMillan, dark stained. Height 36.5 cm
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
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 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 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
Taranaki Maori Carved Doll Figure
Small Maori figure, carved miniature Maori figure, Taranaki region. Possibly a doll. Loss to arms. Length 9 cm. Width 2.7 cm
Maori Whale Bone Scoop with Figure Top
Small Maori scoop, whale bone figure to top leading to scoop. Height 9.5 cm. Width 2 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
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
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.
Carved Wooden Tiki Pipe Figure
Late C19th/Early 20th century carved wooden pipe tiki figure to bowl, protruding forked tongue, length 15 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
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
Weathered Maori Poutokomanawa Figure
An old Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, standing with hands clasped to abdomen, age weathering evident. Height 79.5 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…
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.
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.
Hei Tiki Figure with Patu and Paua Shell Eyes
A New Zealand folk art carved figure, carved from wood. Depicting a hei tiki figure holding a patu over-head. The figure has paua shell eye inlays and has been coloured black, height 19.3 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 4.7 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
Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle with concentric bands to the top, 196 cm length
Paua-eyed Wheku Ornamental Hoe
A small ornamental hoe (paddle), displaying a carved wheku figure with inlaid paua eyes and hands clasped to belly, 47 cm length.
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 Tokotoko with Tiki Figure and Paua Eyes
Carved Maori tokotoko, the handle with a tiki figure with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9 cm
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Figure with Paua Eyes (18cm)
Ngati tarawhai pou whakairo (carved figure), the small ebonised figure standing with arms behind his back with three fingered hands placed to the hips. With wheku face and cut paua shell eyes. Damaged to base. 18 cm height.
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved tekoteko tall figure free standing. Purchased in Las Vegas c.1990's from a thrift shop by our vendor, height 48 cm.
Wharetana Tiki Plate (Faulty)
Wharetana plate brown glaze with tiki figures, impression number 1024,14 cm diameter (faults)
Standing Pou with Two Figures
Pou whakairo (free standing carved figure), with two figures one standing on top of the other. The top figure with incipient face with protruding tongue and with hands to abdomen. The body figure similarly rendered. Damage to the base section. 25 cm…
Papua New Guinea's Cultural Treasures
Assorted items from Papua New Guinea, including; a hafted adze, shell currency, body adornment, a carved wood figure, pounder, penis gourd, and others.
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, 170 cm length
Elongated Tongue Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
Tekoteko figure three fingered with elongated tongue and paua eyes, height 54 cm
Paua inlaid wooden figure with blade and loincloth
A New Zealand folk art figure, Hand-carved from wood. Depicting a figure holding a blade, and wearing a a blue fabric loincloth. The figure stands on a cubic base with an inlaid metal '3'. The eyes and blade are detailed with paua shell inlay, height 24.5…
Vintage Maori folk Art hardwood carved walking stick, with stylised figure to the handle end. Paua shell inserts, old repair, length 98 cm.
Opposing Male and Female Figures Wakahuia Lid
Wakahuia lid carved with two opposing male and female figures, 47 cm length
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