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,…
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
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.
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…
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,…
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
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
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 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…
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
Manaia Stone Mere
Large Stone Mere. Dark flecked stone with a manaia head to handle. Length 45 cm, W12 cm
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Shaft
New Zealand Maori Chieftains walking stick, with plain tapered handle, the shaft continuously carved with figure and tongues, total length 89 cm
Folk Art Wahaika Carving
A large folk art carving of a wahaika, carved from a single piece of hardwood. This oversized wahaika features deeply carved notched patterns at the head. At the inner-side of the blade is a figure. With remnants of paint in tones of brown, red, and black…
Brass-Topped Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick - 91cm Length
Tokotoko - walking stick slender form with brass top, carved figure to upper portion, length 91 cm
Decorated Tongue Carving
Carved architectural element, flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing) highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…
Manaia Wood Panel by Pauline Yearbury
Pauline Yearbury (Ngapuhi 1926-1977), 'Manaia', incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower right, labelled verso 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Colonial gallery, Russell, bay of Islands, N.Z'. 40.5 x 16.5 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…
Modern Wahaika with Figure Carving
Carved wahaika with figure to blade, modern 20th century. 39 cm length
Carved Pouaka-Inspired Box by Henry Lamb
Finely carved box reminiscent of a Pouaka - carved box for storing tattooing tools., of hollowed form, squatting figure, arms resting to feet. Well-resolved naturalistic head, raised facial features and moku- to face with paua inset eyes. Lid with two…
Vintage Maori Carved Figures with Taiaha and Patu
A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with a taiaha, the kneeling woman with a patu, finely detailed and painted highlights, height 245 and 21.5 cm.
Maori Weaving Peg with Double Figure Decoration
Maori Weaving Peg, New Zealand. Incised with classic double figure decoration. eyes inlaid with paua shell. Length 45 cm
Ramu River Ancestor Paddle
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, 161 cm length
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, concentric bands carved to top of the handle, 190 cm length
Pounamu Manaia Pendant
Pounamu manaia by Charlie Marsh (ngati Wahiao), Inanga variety stone with paua eyes. 7 cm height
Decorated Carved Architectural Element
Carved architectural element. Flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing). Highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…
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.
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.
Three early 20th century Maori carved tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd, each stylised figure with one hand clasping it's lower jaw, the other clasping it's wrist. Paua inserts, height 39 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Buka Island, Papua New Guinea
A Buka Island 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, 177 cm length
Intricately Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick from New Zealand
Well carved New Zealand tokotoko walking stick. Intricate carving of figure and haehae (parallel lines). Old loss to lower end. Length 75 cm
Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes
Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length
Wheku Manaia Paddle
A 20th century ceremonial paddle, carved with a figure with wheku head and manaia. 76 cm length
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.
Moko Chief Bust with Tiki Base
Carved bust. Carved bust of a chief wearing a cloak, raised features with face decorated with full moko. The base decorated with two tiki figures with inset paua eyes, haehae and pataki notching finish this strong work. Height 32 cm. Width 12 cm.
Maori Doll with Moko Design and Protruding Tongue
Rare Maori doll. Standing figure with bent legs and arms resting to side, the face with lineal moko design wide eyes and mouth with protruding tongue. Length 14.4 cm. Width 6.2 cm.
Lost and Found: Carved Post Figure from Aotearoa
A carved post figure, Aotearoa, carved from a lightweight wood. The post features a figure standing atop of another figure that has been lost to damage, possibly fire. The upper figure has three-finger hands resting on the lower stomach. The upper…
Maori Carved Box with Notch and Lineal Surface Carving
A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged lid with two figures in relief from a background of notch and lineal surface carving, further surface carving decorates the sides and profile wheku heads to the front panel. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x…
Late 19th Century Maori Tokotoko Figure with Ta Moko
A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko wrapped in a korowai and decorated in rauponga surmounting a tapering shaft. H 94 cm,
Wheku Wahiaka: Whale Bone Club with Male Figure
Contemporary whale bone Wahiaka (short club), male figure to the inside curve, wheku face carved on the butt. Attached binding with feathers. 37 cm length
Carved Whalebone Wahaika with Full Figure Blade Curve
Mid 20th century whalebone wahaika (short club) traditional form with carved full figure to the blade curve 29.5 cm
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures
A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with three wide encircling bands of stylised figures flanked by koru and leaf highlights. Good colour and patina. Being assessed for registration. Length 80.5 cm. Y21152. Must be a…
Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie
A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…
Contemporary Whalebone Wahaika with Stylised Mask and Figure
A contemporary whalebone wahaika, carved by Louis Denolfo, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid red wax eyes, stylised male full figure to back edge.…
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
Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and curved linear detail. Full paua shell inset eyes. Height 103 cm.
Maori Tongue Post Figure
An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration
19th Century Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick
A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain…
Paua Wahaika with Wheku Figure and Face
A 20th century wahaika by Norman Clark, carved wood and applied paua, with wheku figure and face to the grip section, 40 cm length
An early 20th century Maori carved circular panel by Henry Evan Lloyd with pierced and carved double spiral radiating designs, the exterior rim also carved and with paua shell disc inserts, diameter 35 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder…
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…
Te Maniatutu Tanenui Carved Poupou Panel
Te Maniatutu Tanenui. This poupou carved panel, is made from a single piece of wood. It depicts a standing figure with hands resting at the stomach. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes. The figures face, arms, legs, and chest have incised designs…
Te Maniatutu Ruamoko Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
Te Maniatutu Ruamoko. 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…
Carved Pou Post with Tekoteko and Bull
A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure surmounting a bull and with dogs in low relief below, good weathered patina. Height 216 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.
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
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…
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi window frame, the base panel carved with two large wheku heads. The side supports carved with side profile manaia and decorated with rauponga and pikorauru spirals. 87 x 68 cm
A folk art carving of a Maori woman, mid 20th century. Carved from a single piece of wood depicting a seated female figure wearing a piu piu and holding a patu. The woman wears a huia feather in her hair. At the base is a sticker that reads 'Maori Art…
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
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
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to both side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 164 cm length
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 172 cm length
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Ramu River, PNG
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 195 cm length
Manaia Carved Architectural Element
Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board, deeply carved with a side facing manaia with a large open mouth bearing teeth, protruding tongue and hand resting to face, red-wash patina. Height 64.4 cm. Width 34 cm.
Red Ochre Ancestral Pou Pou Posts
Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side profile ancestral figures. Height 104 cm, width 29 cm. Provenance: Historically part of the fixtures at Queen Victoria school, Parnell.
Maori Pounamu Boulder: Taranga and Maui Mythology
A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the stylised figure with fish tail embracing a female. According to Maori mythology when Maui was born prematurely Taranga (his mother) wrapped his body in her hair and threw into him into the…
Tiki-decorated cast iron coal range from New Zealand
Rare New Zealand whare cast iron coal range decorated with tiki figures in low relief. 52 x 37 cm
19th Century Maori Carved Whalebone Patiti Handle
A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) handle, the oval section shaft carved with two relief stylised full figures, one each side, remnants of red ceiling wax to the eyes, the butt end further carved with two opposing stylised figures…
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