19th Century Carved Papahou Treasure Box
A superb 19th century Papahou (treasure box), the highly decorative box extensively carved to the top, base and sides. The sides with interweaving manaia figures with wheku heads. The base similarly carved with complex designs depicting manaia and…
Ancestral Wakahuia Treasure Box with Rauponga Carving
A fine Wakahuia (treasure box), classical ovoid orthodox form. Each end carved with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati, (dog tooth) notching. The lid with similar…
Tene Waitere's Elaborate Ngati Tarawhai Waka Huia Treasure Box
A finely carved ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves) each…
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 Woman and Waka Vase
A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with a Maori women with a dog wearing a piupiu, adorned with a hei-tiki and holding a flax kete.The reverse with a waka with a figure on a river. Some surface abrasions. Signed and dated 1945
Tokelau Tackle Box with Sennit Cord
Large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord 25 x 31 cm Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm
Tokelau Tackle Box (Taluma) - 10cm x 31cm
Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm
Rare Large Pre-European Argillite Toki Adze
A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross section form. Hammer pecked pole section, the remaining surface with smooth polish, giant toki of this size and type are very rare. They were usually associated with important…
Rangi Redman's Spiraled Wakahuia with Marakihau Handle
Wakahuia carved by Rangi Redman, elongated oval shape with side profile manaia to each end. The lid and body with extensive rauponga and pikorauru spirals. The handle carved in the form of a marakihau. Carvers initial to the base
Aotearoa's Lanceolate Hardwood Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a cylindrical knob. Length 143 cm, width 12.4 cm
Dense Hardwood Waka Paddle from Aotearoa
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood with a dark brown patina. With a lanceolate blade with a dip in its form, a long slender shaft that terminates in a rounded knob. Length 172 cm, width 13.5 cm
Aotearoa's Lanceolate Waka Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a knob. Length 158 cm, width 15.2 cm
Minimalistic Tat' with Sophisticated Details and Dark Patina
A superb Tat' (waka bailer), extremely well balanced example in the minimalistic early form. The base extends and terminates with minimalist manaia or tiki figure, emphasised with fully incised almond-shaped eyes, perforated nostrils and relief mouth. The…
Totara Waka Hoe Dance Stick from Ngati Raukawa
A totara waka hoe dance stick, ngati Raukawa, carved from a single piece of wood. It would have once had paua shell inlay eyes, however they are now gone. Of the Leslie Adkin collection. Length 24.5 cm, width 5.5 cm. Preveiously of the Leslie Adkin…
Master Carver's Red Stained Waka with Paua Inlays
A waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, also known as bill Mou (1912-1974) carved this waka as a private commission in the 1960s. Bill Mou began his carving apprenticeship with Mr. Pine Taipa in 1925 and worked on the…
Stylised War Canoe by Rangi Redman
Rangi Redman carved model war canoe 'waka taua', finely carved with stylised figures and scrolls with lineal and notch detail, includes four carved paddles, length 60 cm. With framed details confirming Redman as the maker.
Maori Waka Copper Fire Screen
Copper Discovery of New Zealand fire screen, depicting a waka with Maori warriors at sea
Wakahuia Treasure Box with Carved Manaia Figures
A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), made from totora felled on the grounds at Government house. With carved manaia figures, canoe prow weku heads, and dancing figure wheku head figure to the interior of lid. 38 cm length
19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer with Carvings
A fine rare 19th century Tiheru ( canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…
Giant Pre-European Argillite Toki Axe
A superb large Pre-European toki (argillite), tapering quadrangular shape, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge. Uneven flaked poll, hammer pecked at the back. The remaining surface with smooth polish. Giant toki of this size are…
Pakati and Haehae Wakahuia Treasure Box
A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), elongated oval form carved with pakati and haehae designs across the lid and base. Small chip to one side of the lid. 41 cm length.
Ngati Tarawhai Wakahuia with Tiki and Manaia Figures
A 20th century ngati tarawhai carved Wakahuia (treasure box), carved in rauponga patterns with pataki, the lid displays a central tiki figure in high relief with detailed manaia figures to each end. Paper sticker inscribed 'Carved as a gift to Ernest…
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
Carved Wooden Box with Intricate Lid Design
Wooden box with carved lid, the lid is well decorated with interweaving wheku and manaia figures. 5 cm height x 8 cm width
Impressive Tokelau Tackle Box with Pierced Lugs
Large and impressive tokelau tackle box (taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid shape with pierced lugs to the shoulder, 37 x 46 cm
Early Missionary Script Waka Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa, early waka paddle. This paddle adorned with early missionary script 'Narr Iiii' is of well balanced proportions. In the early contact years, many taonga were adorned with simple phrases or words as M_ori integrated their learnings…
Waka Huia Lid with Spiral Motifs
A waka huia lid, Aotearoa, used as a lid on waka huia, treasure boxes. This lid is carved from a single piece of hardwood in an oval form. Intricately carved to the top of the lid are asymetrical spiral motifs. Length 40.4 cm, width 9.4 cm, depth 2.4 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
Dripping Greens Waka Vase
Margaret Sumich, Waka vase, ceramic with volcanic textured surface in dripping greens, Height 25 cm
Impressive Wood Model Waka Taua with Paua Inlay
A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted from wood with incised detailing and inlaid paua to the hull of the waka. Featuring 23 pairs of paddlers seated inside of the waka, height 13.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 113 cm
Stylized Figure Waka Huia Treasure Box
An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with two seated stylised figures each supporting the box in their outstretched arms and legs. The ovoid heart form box carved with rauponga decoration. Paua insert highlights. Original dark stained…
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.
Intricate Maori Wheku Head Carved Wood Box
A carved wood Maori box, with intricately carved wheku head, 10 cm x 10 cm
Rare 19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer
A rare 19th century Tiheru (canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…
Radiating Wakahuia Treasure Box with Wheku Heads
A 19th Wakahuia (treasure box), finely carved of classical ovoid form. Each end with projecting wheku heads with paua shell eyes. The body of the box carved with radiating lines of rauponga with pakati (dog tooth) notching, and takarangi spiral decoration…
Opposing Male and Female Figures Wakahuia Lid
Wakahuia lid carved with two opposing male and female figures, 47 cm length
Wheku-adorned Wakahuia with Paua Inlays
A 20th century Wakahuia, decorated with wheku heads and inlaid paua, 36 cm length
Rev Roy's Battalion Treasure Note
Wakahuia (treasure box), note inside; Major Rev Roy, Battalion 1942
Hei Tiki Gift: A Royal Presentation from New Zealand
A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei tiki was presented to the then Prince of Wales during a visit to West Harbour, Dunedin, as part of his 1920 royal tour of New Zealand and the greater commonwealth. He received a grand welcome…
Maori Paua Shell Box: 19th/20th Century New Zealand Carving
Maori box, carved wood with paua shell, New Zealand origin, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high, 34 cm wide, 30 cm deep
A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over carved with lineal and spiralling notch detail, a stylised head to each end, length 46 cm.
A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi) Redman, the blade back carved with two masks and swirling and notched designs, the butt with further mask, paua insert eyes. Monogrammed to the reverse, length 75 cm.
An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…
An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…
A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen and decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves).…
A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures carved in high relief. Each with arms outstretched behind their backs with hands resting on the box. The body of the box carved with radiating lines…
A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather, finely carved of classical elongated oval form. Each end with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body carved with tripple haehae and pakati notching in rauponga design. The lid…
A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures (one missing the lower section of the mouth), each with three fingered hands resting on the thighs and cut paua shell adorning the eyes.…
A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati tarawhai), a well carved lidded figure supported kumete. The bowl is flanked by two crouching wheku figures carved in high relief. The surface is ornately carved in rauponga spirals with triple…
Maori treasure box, carved wood and paua shell, 20th century, 31 cm wide
Kauri gum silk, unusual and rare kauri gum specimens spun into locks and used as blonde hair, early 20th century, housed in homemade display box, the box 44 cm wide
19th Century Waka Huia Treasure Box with Wheku Carvings
A fine early 19th century waka huia (treasure box), classical ovoid elongated orthodox form. Each end carved with projecting wheku heads in high relief and pierced for suspension. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati…
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
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