Pre-European Maori Patu Onewa Grip and Butt, 10cm
A Pre-European Maori part patu onewa, comprising the grip end and butt, length 10 cm
Maori Patu Paddle with Carved Pattern and Bone Inset
Maori wooden patu, the paddle with a carved pattern, the figurative pommel inset with bone and paua shell eyes, on a platted cord with a bone bead, length 40 cm
Finely Crafted Patu Onewa Handle
Patu Handle. Upper portion of a finely crafted patu onewa. Three ridges to the reke (butt). Hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Length 17 cm. Width 7.2 cm
Polychrome decorated timber carved figure in female form, holding a mallet or club, height 49 cm, , Major losses to painted finish
Swamp Artifacts: Tools and Top from Palisade Post
Three swamp recovered artefacts, a patu arahe (fern root pounder), a digging tool and top from a palisade post. Provenance: field collection
Pre-European Stone Pounder with Broken Handle
Large Pre-European patu muka (stone pounder), Quadrangular form with rounded lateral edges. Top portion of handle broken away. 22 cm length
Stone Implements Collection
A collection of stone implements including a bound club head, an incised implement, a small adze blade & a glass egg [4], length 6-27 cm
Maori Wooden Patu Aruhe - 30.5 cm
A Maori pre-European wooden patu aruhe (fern root beater), with long bulbous head and tapered handle, length 30.5 cm
Wooden Taiaha Club from Hannah Dillon Collection
A wooden club, of taiaha form, possibly a performance prop, length 133 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Deteriorated Patu Aruhe Fernroot Beaters
Two patu aruhe (fernroot beaters), some losses and considerable degradation. 31 cm, 28 cm.
Paua-eyed Maori Warrior with Patu
Maori figure with paua disc eyes carved holding a patu aloft. Height 40 cm
Bulbous Patu Aruhe Pounder with Dark Patina
Patu aruhe - pounder classic bulbous form with blackened, dark-brown patina. Length 27 cm. Width 8 cm
Volcanic stone flax pounder, 18 cm length
Patu muku ( flax pounder), coarse volcanic stone with overall pecked finish, 18 cm length
Finely Pecked Maori Patu Muka
An old Maori patu muka, finely pecked overall finish, simple narrowing to the butt end. Reg. Y5850. Length 23.9 cm
Maori Fern Root Beater, Pre-European Era
A Maori pre-European wooden patu aruhe (fern root beater), with tapered bulbous head and reduced handle tapering to nearly a point, length 30.5 cm.
Aruhe Pounder: Ancient Tool for Food Preparation
Patu Aruhe - Pounder. The patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Early 19th century or earlier. May have been swamp preserved. Length 29.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand
Wooden Club and Carved Kauri Paddle Set
Small wooden club, together with mid 20th century carved kauri hand held paddle, 38 cm 41 cm long
Antique Fern Root Pounder from 19th Century
A 19th century or earlier patu aruhe (wooden fern root pounder), curved form with small butt end. Length 27.5 cm. Provenance: Found 1961, Ohautira station, upper reaches Raglan Harbour area. Being assessed for registration.
18th Century Maori Stone Pounder (Patu Muka)
An 18th century Maori stone pounder (patu muka), in good condition. Raised ridge butt end. Length 27 cm
Maori Stained Wooden Patu with Carvings
A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional spatulate blade, the reduced tapering grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 40 cm.
Degraded Patu Aruhe with Large Hollow Indentation
Patu aruhe (fern root beater), tapered down to handle end, body shows a large hollow indentation, reverse showing a long indentation. Considerable degradation, 36 cm length.
Patu aruhe, wooden fern root pounder, handgrip formed in the first 14.5 cm with rounded butt, flat base, length 31 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Broken Maori Weapon Parts: Toki Blade and Patu Grip
A toki blade and the upper section of a patu onewa (short hand club), both pieces broken away. The toki blade is sharp and intact. The patu grip displays a countersunk suspension hole and three concentric grooves to the butt, 11 cm, 6 cm length.
Ebonised Patu with Huia Commemorative Plate
Carved ebonised patu with huia commemorative plate and two others, huia plate measurements - 32 cm
Maori Stone Fern Root Pounder from Matata Creek
A Maori stone fern root pounder (patu muka). Found in a creek new Matata in the 1930s. Length 24 cm
18th Century Flax Pounder: 29cm Stone Patu Muka
An 18th century stone flax pounder (patu muka). Length 29 cm
Paua-eyed Tiki Warrior: Defiant Haka Pose
A contemporary figural tiki, with paua inlaid eyes and a protruding defiant tongue, holding a patu in a haka posture, height 43 cm
Maori Stone Flax Pounder with Pecked Finish
A pre-European Maori stone patu muka (flax pounder), traditional plain form with reduced grip, fine pecked overall finish. Length 19.5 cm
Maori Fern Root Pounder, Traditional Large Size
A Maori pre-European patu aruhe (fern root pounder), of large size, traditional form, length 35 cm.
Dark Wooden Fern Root Beater
A wooden fern root beater (patu aruhe), Oval cross section. Distal sides almost come to a point. Tapers towards handle with rounded poll. Dark brown wood with black sections. Found as above, length 41 cm
Volcanic Stone Pounder with Rounded Knob
Patu muka (pounder), rounded end tapering to the knob. Pecked course volcanic stone. 12 cm length. Y number pending
Maori Fern Root Beater - 37cm Length
A contact period Maori wooden paoi (fern root Beater). Length 37 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
Antique Fern Root Pounder
A 19th century or earlier patu aruhe (fern root pounder), traditional flared form of circular cross section, the butt showing some distress, length 30 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection
Rounded Patu Aruhe: 16cm Tapered Fern Root Beater
Patu aruhe (fern root beater), tapering form with rounded end, 16 cm length.
Pecked Finish Flax Pounder - 25cm Length
Patu muka (flax pounder), with overall pecked finish, 25 cm length
Paul Toa's Patu Onewa: Wanganui Riverstone Weapon
Patu onewa shaped from upper Wanganui riverstone by Paul Toa, length 31 cm
Andesite Stone Pounder with Notched Handle
Patu Muka. Large stone pounder with circular cross section, bulbous body, extends to top notched handle. Surface is rough and pitted. Andesite. Length 29.5 cm. Width 9 cm. Private collection, New Zealand
Antique Stone Pounder with Worn Butt
18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of rounded form, worn butt, length 30 cm.
Patu aruhe, wooden fern root pounder, with semi rounded body, tapered down to handle end with rounded butt, with burn & scorch marks, length 34.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Fernroot Beaters: Field Collection Finds
Two patu aruhe (fernroot beaters), some losses and considerable degradation. Provenance: field collection. 27 cm, 36 cm length.
Hammered volcanic stone flax pounder
Muku (flax pounder) patu muka (flax pounder), Coarse volcanic stone. Hammer pecked finish, 17 cm length
Maori Patu Onewa Fragment for Registration
A pre-European Maori part patu onewa, the handle broken off. Length 31.5 cm. Being assessed for registration.
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
Traditional Greenstone Club with Leather Cord
A New Zealand greenstone club, the tapering flat club of traditional design in deep green with black and white striations, and having a plaited leather cord attached to the handle. Length 30.5 cm
Paua-eyed Taiaha: Early Maori Club
Early New Zealand Maori taiaha club, carved head with paua shell eyes. Length 126 cm
Wanganui Stone Patu by Paul Toa
Patu onewa shaped from upper Wanganui river stone by Paul Toa, length 34 cm
Carved Kauri Gum Maori Chief Bust
A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, wearing a cloak, a patu held to his chest, painted moko and hair, height 13 cm.
Fern Root Beater with Hollowed Handle
Patu aruhe (fern root beater), tapered from the handle section with hollowed indentation to the body. Damage and losses evident. Provenance: field collection, 33 cm length
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.
Tapering Patu Muka Stone Pounder, 18th Century
18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of tapering cylindrical form, flared butt, length 31 cm.
Argillite Patu Muka with Defined Grip and Scarring
A patu muka (fern root pounder), made in argillite stone, defined grip section and handle base. Some scarring to one side of the body, 23 cm length.
Argillite Patu Muka with Hammered Surface and Grooves
A patu muka (fern root pounder), made in argillite stone, oval cross section with hammer pecked surface. Three concentric grooves to the handle base, 21 cm length.
Tapered Patu Aruhe: 33cm Fern Root Pounder
Patu aruhe (fern root pounder), tapering from knob end to rounded bottom. 33 cm length.
Maori Taiaha Club
A Maori club, 20th century, New Zealand, taiaha. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, length 157 cm
Maori stone flax pounder with bulbous head
A pre-European Maori patu muka (stone flax pounder), traditional bulbous head, pecked waisted grip and knob end, dark tone, length 19.5 cm.
Pacific Island Carved Hardwood Paddle Club (9 words)
A paddle club, carved hardwood, Pacific islands, early to mid 20th century, 93 cm long
Tapered Patu Aruhe Beater
Patu aruhe (fernroot beater), tapered from knob end down to shoulder, curved towards bulbous end. 30 cm length.
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.
Fern Root Beater from Norsewood
A wooden fern root beater (patu aruhe). Circular cross section. Tapered handle with a rounded poll. Dark brown wood with black sections. Dug up while digging drains near Norsewood headwaters of Manawatu River mid-1930s, length 39.5 cm
Traditional Patu Muka Stone Flax Pounder
A pre-European patu muka (stone flax pounder), traditional shape, short through the reduced grip area, shallow grooves to the poll. Length 20.9 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr Denis and Joy Hanna.
Maori Taiaha Club with Carved Wood and Paua Shell
Taiaha Maori club, carved wood and paua shell, early to mid 20th century, appears to have been cleaned back at some stage, 157 cm long.
Maori Paua Patu - Carved Wood & Shell Weapon
A Maori patu, carved wood and paua shell, 20th century, 40 cm long
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
Grey volcanic stone flax pounder
Patu muka (flax pounder), grey Volcanic stone, pecked all over finish, 27 cm length.
Chatham Islands Maori Sickle Hand Club
A 20th century carved stone Chatham Islands Maori hand club of distinctive sickle form, the wide curved blade tapering to a ridge on either side, the handle with butt of stylised bird head form, the banded stone with dark inclusions through to mid/pale…
Rounded Patu Muka with Thick Beater End
Large patu muka, well fashioned with a rounded pecked handle and thick beater end. 20.5 cm length.
Restored Maori Patu Onewa
A pre-European Maori patu onewa, restuck from being broken in two and with later grinding. Length 31 cm.
20th Century Whale Bone Kotiate Club
20th century whale bone club, kotiate 30.5 cm length, registration pending
Maori Whalebone Patu: Spatula Shape with Knob
An old Maori whalebone patu, spatula shape with ridged butt knob, length 36.5 cm.
Classic Patu Onewa with Pecked Finish
Patu onewa of classic form and pecked finish face, terminated to a rounded butt with four curved lineage lines, length 27 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
Cook Islands Paddle Club with Feather and Fiber Ornamentation
A Paddle-Shaped club, probably from Cook Islands. Lanceolate blade with medial rib, slender handle ornamented with fibers woven into chevron design and feathers, front edge comprising a comb of teeth. Rich dark brown patina.mm, length 117 cm
Rare Hoeroa: Exceptional Whalebone Weapon of Prestigious Warriors
Superb and Important Hoeroa. This rare traditional whalebone long club was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon and was made from the lower jaw of the sperm whale. The is shaped to a transverse, convex edge and the top is finely…
Bulbous Patu Muka Stone Pounder with Ridges
18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of bulbous form with fine ridges to butt, length 23 cm.
Patu muka, stone flax fibre pounder, handgrip formed in the first 10 cm, rounded butt & base, length 24 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Argillite Patu Muka: Pecked and Polished Stone Pounder
Patu muka (stone pounder), Argillite stone, reducing to the upper section with pecked and polished finish, 20 cm length
Pre-European volcanic stone pounder
Pre-European patu muka (pounder), course pecked volcanic stone, knob end tapering to shoulder, rounded end. 31 cm length
Bronze Tiki Figure with Patu
Peter Sauerbier, aotearoa, bronze tiki figure, modelled holding standing holding a patu. Height 60 cm
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