New Zealand Maori artefacts taiaha (fighting stick), kakauroa (staff)

There are a diverse collection of objects that represent the

culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand. These artefacts vary in

type, style, and function, and include the following:

Weapons: Maori weapons were traditionally made from wood,

bone, and stone, and included clubs, spears, and weapons with serrated edges,

such as the patu and mere.

Carvings: Maori carvings are highly symbolic and often

depict stories and legends from Maori mythology. These carvings can be found on

buildings, canoes, and other objects, and are often intricately detailed.

Jewellery: Maori jewellery often features intricate designs

and is made from materials such as bone, stone, and shell. Pendants, earrings,

and bracelets are all common forms of Maori jewellery.

Taonga puoro (musical instruments): These are traditional

Maori musical instruments, such as the p?t?tara (conch shell trumpet) and the

k?auau (flute). Maori music is an important more...

Under the New Zealand Protected Objects Act 1975, administered by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage, the sale, trade, export and ownership of some Maori artefact are regulated
Objects over 50 years old that also have Maori cultural significance must be inspected by Ministry for Culture & Heritage, and if significant the object will be allocated a "Y" number, a unique identification number. Artefacts that have a Y number can only be purchased by those that are registered collectors with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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Taiaha, fully finely carved fighting staff, carved in dark…

Taiaha, fully finely carved fighting staff, carved in dark brown wood, upoko and arero feature double rauponga spiral of p?kati and haehae, small chips, notched paua eyes [lacking one]. Eight further sets of eyes dispersed across the shaft some of the…

Taiaha, a long fighting staff 19th century or earlier, carved…

Taiaha, a long fighting staff 19th century or earlier, carved from dark reddish wood with plain shaft tapering into broad blade. Finely carved upoko and arero, features double rauponga spiral pattern of p?kati and haehae, plain eyes. Lip features three…

Taiaha, a small 19th century fighting staff century, the carved…

Taiaha, a small 19th century fighting staff century, the carved upoko and arero with finely carved with rauponga spirals terminating at a pointed tip. Length 21.5 cm, 5 cm wide at spatulate end. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Taiaha Maori club, carved wood and paua shell, early to mid…

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.

A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved…

19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Paua Embellishments

A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with offset circular cut paua eye embellishments. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Center section of the top lip missing on one side. Height 152…

A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved…

19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Red Ochre Paint

A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with slanted eyes painted with red ochre pigment. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Old chip to the end of the tongue. Height 144 cm.