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.
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.…
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
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.
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…
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…
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 carved malacca cane walking stick
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, the shaft one-third carved with a band of stylised figures and fine lineal, notch and scroll decoration. 88 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 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 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.
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.
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
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 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.
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…
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,…
Geometric Waka Huia with Tongue Figures
Carved 19th century wooden waka huia, all over geometric pAkati decoration supported by two figures with protruding tongues either end
Maori TiAnea Armchair with Carved Tiki Masks and Paua Inset
Rare late 19th century Maori carved TiAnea (armchair) all over carved with tiki masks, manaia and takarangi spirals with paua shell inset eyes. The seat frame with linear, geometric decoration. Leather covering requires attention. Provenance: Ex John Gow…
Maori Kauri Inkwell Figure with Fine Carving
A rare late 19th early 20th century Maori carved kauri figure supported inkwell fine detailed carving, one figure supported on the back of a kneeling figure, all on an oval base, the bowl with original glass inkwell and black stained finish, paua inset…
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 Female Carved Post with Hei Tiki Necklace
A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the female figure with chin moko, a cloak with remains of white paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green painted hei tiki hangs around her neck, a…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the red painted male figure with carved head, arms and legs, a large green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond…
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,…
Stylised Maori Pendant with Notched Paua Shell Eye
A Mike Higgs carved stylised Maori pendant, the figure similar to above with double spiral centre, notched paua shell ring inset eye, length 7.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private &…
Maori War Canoe Model with Intricate Carvings
A rare model waka taua, Maori war canoe, of carved wood, with a raised stern (taurapa) displaying an ancestral figure in high relief, the prow (tauihu) distinguished by a projecting carved figure with paua inlaid eyes and a protruding defiant tongue…
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…
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…
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.
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 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…
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 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.…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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…
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 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
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 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 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 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
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.
Carved Waka Model with Stylised Figures
An early 20th century carved small model waka, stylised figure to each side. Length 25 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.
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 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 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.
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 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…
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 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,…
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.…
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
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,…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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
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 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 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 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…
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.
Elongated Tongue Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
Tekoteko figure three fingered with elongated tongue and paua eyes, height 54 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
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
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'
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.
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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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