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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A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling lure), unusually large size…

19th Century Pa Kahawai Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Shank

A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling lure), unusually large size with wood and paua shell shank and bone hook with muka lashing. Length 17 cm, Provenance: Private Collection Holland

A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the…

Carved Wood Albatross Hook with Manaia Figure and Paua Eyes

A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the wooden shank with cut paua eye embellishments. The body displays finely carved hae hae and pataki. Provenance: Webster collection, height 11 cm.

A superb Robyn Stewart fish hook or hei matau stylised pottery…

Stunning Green and Black Pottery Fish Hook with Fiber Lashing

A superb Robyn Stewart fish hook or hei matau stylised pottery fish hook (hei matau) with burnished slip glaze effects in green with black highlights; complete with plaited fibre lashing

Matau, carved one piece whalebone fish hook, late 18th to early…

Matau, carved one piece whalebone fish hook, late 18th to early 19th century, the top carved and with hole for attaching the muka cord, non-barbed with lashing groove, length 10.4 cm [approx]. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A large carved wooden Maori mask, with incised moko to face,…

A large carved wooden Maori mask, with incised moko to face, hook to reverse for display, height 64.5 cm.

Small shell hei matau (fishhook), 2.5 cm length.

Small Shell Fishhook Pendant

Small shell hei matau (fishhook), 2.5 cm length.

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), paua laminate separated, hook…

Broken 12cm Kahawai Trolling Lure with Missing Hook

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), paua laminate separated, hook broken away and missing, 12 cm length.

Eight fish hook Files, -

Hooked: Eight Essential Fish Hook Files

Eight fish hook Files, -

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell…

Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 10cm Length

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 10 cm length.

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell…

Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Bone Barb

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell affixed to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 10 cm length.

A large Punga (anchor stone), volcanic stone with lashing…

Te Anau's 27cm Volcanic Punga Stone with Lashing Grooves

A large Punga (anchor stone), volcanic stone with lashing grooves. Discovered at Te Anau, 27 cm length

A pa kahawai fishing hook, Aotearoa. A contact period pakahawai…

Paua Inlaid Pakahawai Fishing Hook

A pa kahawai fishing hook, Aotearoa. A contact period pakahawai (trawling lure) with fine twisted muka rope and binding. Paua shell inlaid into the native timber body terminating in a robust whalebone hook barb on a custom walnut wooden stand., used for…

Two shell fish hooks from Mortlock Islands Melanesia, attached…

Mortlock Island Shell Fish Hooks with Binding

Two shell fish hooks from Mortlock Islands Melanesia, attached binding.

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell…

Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 11cm

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 11 cm length.

A stone Minnow lure and bone fish hook with fragments

Stone Minnow and Bone Hook: Perfect Fishing Pair

A stone Minnow lure and bone fish hook with fragments

Copper ships nail shark hook, Cooper ship nails were used as…

Maori Copper Shark Hook

Copper ships nail shark hook, Cooper ship nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a good example of how the valuable metal was reworked by Maori to serve practical form and function. 10.5 cm…

A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as…

Rare Iron Ship Nail Shark Hook with Muka Line

A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a fine example of how metal was reworked to serve practical form and function. Attached original muka line.…

Small copper ships nail fish hook, 7 cm length.

Copper Fish Hook Nail, 7cm Length

Small copper ships nail fish hook, 7 cm length.

Two bone fish hook Shanks,

Double Bone Hook Shanks

Two bone fish hook Shanks,

Bone spear barb, rounded end with six barbs. 17.5 cm.

Barb Bone Spear with Six Rounded Ends

Bone spear barb, rounded end with six barbs. 17.5 cm.

Bone fish hook, 7 cm length.

7cm Bone Fish Hook

Bone fish hook, 7 cm length.

Four bone matau (fish hooks),

Four Matau: Traditional Fish Hooks

Four bone matau (fish hooks),

Eight small bone fish hooks, various Y numbers

Assorted Bone Fish Hooks: 8 Y-Numbers

Eight small bone fish hooks, various Y numbers

An unusual blackened whalebone lure, Provenience: field…

Blackened Whalebone Lure

An unusual blackened whalebone lure, Provenience: field collection, 9 cm length.

Two whalebone minnow lures. Provenance: field collection,

Whalebone Minnow Lures from Field Collection

Two whalebone minnow lures. Provenance: field collection,

A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling fish hook), wooden shank,…

19th Century Pakahawai Trolling Fish Hook with Paua Shell

A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling fish hook), wooden shank, paua shell laminate and muka lashed bone hook with attached muka line. 10 cm length

A pa kahawai fishing hook, pa kahawai (trawling lure) of…

Paua Inlay Kahawai Hook in Presentation Frame

A pa kahawai fishing hook, pa kahawai (trawling lure) of generous proportions with paua shell inlay and fine muka binding. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 41 cmmm x 27 cm. Private collection - Paris

A contact period pa kahawai fishing hook, contact period pa…

Kahawai Trawling Lure with Paua Inlay

A contact period pa kahawai fishing hook, contact period pa kahawai (trawling lure) with long twisted muka rope and binding. Paua shell inlaid into the native timber (appears to be totora) body terminating in a fine slender hook point. In presentation…

A rare stingray barb bird spear tip

Stingray Barb Bird Spear Tip

A rare stingray barb bird spear tip

Ten bone fish hook sections

10 Bone Fish Hook Pieces

Ten bone fish hook sections

Two Matua (fish hooks), large bone single piece fish hook and a…

Broken Matua and Fish Hook Barb

Two Matua (fish hooks), large bone single piece fish hook and a fish hook barb, the large hook with end broken off.

Pa kahawai (Trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell…

Paua and Bone Trolling Lure - 11cm Length

Pa kahawai (Trolling lure), the two piece hook with paua shell to the wooden shank and bone barb with muka lashing, 11 cm length .

An iron fish hook made from a ship's nail, 9 cm length.

Ship Nail Transformed: Iron Fish Hook

An iron fish hook made from a ship's nail, 9 cm length.

Three iron fish hooks made from ship's nails.

Ship Nail Fish Hooks

Three iron fish hooks made from ship's nails.

A section of a two piece bone fish hook, 7.5 cm length.

7.5 cm Bone Fish Hook Section

A section of a two piece bone fish hook, 7.5 cm length.

Bone matau (fish hook), the one piece fish hook with long shank…

Avon River Bone Matau Fish Hook

Bone matau (fish hook), the one piece fish hook with long shank and barbed point, small incised scroll design to the base of the shank. Found on the banks of the Avon river in Christchurch in the 1950s, 10 cm length.

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), paua shell shank with iron ship's…

Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Iron Hook

Pa kahawai (trolling lure), paua shell shank with iron ship's nail hook, 6 cm length

Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm

18th Century Carved Pounamu Hook Matau

Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm

A contact period pa kahawai fishing hook. Paua shell shank with…

Paua Shell Hook for Kahawai Fishing

A contact period pa kahawai fishing hook. Paua shell shank with iron barb, lashed with woven muka fibre. Height 11 cm, width 2 cm

A matau (iron shark hook). A good example with single barb,…

Iron Shark Hook with Flax Binding

A matau (iron shark hook). A good example with single barb, flax fibre binding and trace still partially present. Length 16 cm

A fishing lure, Polynesia. Tortoise shell carved hook bound to…

Polynesian Tortoise Shell Fishing Lure

A fishing lure, Polynesia. Tortoise shell carved hook bound to shell body with fine string binding and attached line fragment. Length 9 cm

Matau (iron shark hook), 19th century, with a single barb. 13…

19th Century Iron Shark Hook with Single Barb

Matau (iron shark hook), 19th century, with a single barb. 13 cm length.

Large Hawaiian Island fishing lure, 30 cm

30cm Hawaiian Fishing Lure for Big Game Fishing

Large Hawaiian Island fishing lure, 30 cm

Stone matau/fishing lure minmow shank with triangular…

Stone Matau Fishing Lure with Triangular Holes and Bone Piece

Stone matau/fishing lure minmow shank with triangular cross-section holes & bone piece, 7.5 cm 5.5 cm

Collection 18/19th century five bone matau fish hooks and Lures,…

Antique Bone Fish Hooks and Lures Collection

Collection 18/19th century five bone matau fish hooks and Lures, 6.2 cm, 5 cm x 2, 3.6 cm, 3.5 cm

18/19th century matau/fish hook, all bone hook barb 6.5 cm…

Antique Bone Fish Hook with Repaired Barb

18/19th century matau/fish hook, all bone hook barb 6.5 cm (repaired)

Matau/fish hook, paua shell attached to wood, bone hook barb…

Paua and Bone Matau Hook with Miro Lashings

Matau/fish hook, paua shell attached to wood, bone hook barb lashed with muka miro, 10 cm

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (trolling lure), the wooden…

Maori Paua Shell Trolling Lure

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (trolling lure), the wooden back with paua shell lined face, the bone barb lashed with muka, length of muka to trolling end. Length 10 cm. Provenance: Ex. A private Auckland estate.

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly…

19th Century Maori Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Panel

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, long bone barb, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 13.8 cm.

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly…

Maori Paua Shell Trolling Lure with Bone Barb

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai trolling lure, the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, the bone barb notched and tapered, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 12 cm.

A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook),…

Maori Matau Fishhook with Bone Barbed End

A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook), the curved wooden shank with large bone barbed end, waxed fibre lashing, plaited length of cord attached with spliced looped end. Overall length 80 cm.

A bronze Maori fishhook, held by a mythical being, by Terry…

Mythical Being Holding Bronze Maori Fishhook Sculpture

A bronze Maori fishhook, held by a mythical being, by Terry Keenan. 6 cm x 11 cm.

A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook),…

Traditional Maori Matau Fishhook with Bone Barbed End

A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook), the curved wooden shank with large bone barbed end, waxed fibre lashing, plaited length of cord attached with spliced looped end. Overall length 80 cm.

A pre 19th century Maori matau (fish hook) point. Provenance:…

Pre-19th Century Maori Fish Hook Point

A pre 19th century Maori matau (fish hook) point. Provenance: Webster collection no.1266. Length 8 cm

A 19th century Maori bone pa kahawai Shank. Hour glass form…

Maori Bone Shank with Hour Glass Suspension Hole

A 19th century Maori bone pa kahawai Shank. Hour glass form suspension hole. Grooved lashing point for barb. Provenance: Webster collection no.1456. Length 9 cm

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Lashing groove…

Maori Bone Fish Hook with Serrated Edge

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Lashing groove to shank, unusual serrations to outer edge. Provenance: Webster collection no.1260. Length 5 cm.

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Possible…

Pre-19th century Maori bone fish hook

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Possible remnants of weku mask to snood knob. Provenance: Webster collection no.1254. Length 6 cm

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Slight…

Pre-19th Century Maori Bone Fish Hook

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Slight notching visible to incurve. Shallow grooves to snood knob. Provenance: Webster collection no.1262. Length 5 cm

18th century or earlier Maori bone matau (fish hook). Remnants…

Ancient Maori Bone Fish Hook

18th century or earlier Maori bone matau (fish hook). Remnants of lashing groove. Provenance: Webster collection no.1452. Length 7.5 cm

19th century Maori bronze matau (fish hook). 'T' shape snood…

Bronze Maori Fish Hook with Triple Barb

19th century Maori bronze matau (fish hook). 'T' shape snood knob, point with two external and one internal barb. Length 7.5 cm

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden…

19th Century Maori Trolling Fish Hook

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. Length 9 cm. Provenance: Webster collection no.354

19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden…

Maori Trolling Fish Hook

19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. Provenance: Webster collection no.1639. Length 8.5 cm

Late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling…

Paua Trolling Hook with Lashed Bone Barb

Late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. On stand. Length 15 cm

A late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling…

Paua Shell Trolling Fish Hook on Stand

A late 19th century / early 20th century pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. On stand. Length 14.5 cm

Large 19th century Maori iron matau (fish hook). Snood detached…

19th Century Maori Iron Fish Hook

Large 19th century Maori iron matau (fish hook). Snood detached from shank. Length 12 cm

Pre 19th century Marori carved wooden matau (fish hook). Of…

Large Maori Carved Wooden Fish Hook

Pre 19th century Marori carved wooden matau (fish hook). Of large proportion with lashing grooves to shank and opposing barbs to point. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Webster collection.

A pair of World War I trench barb wire cutters by Shater Lea…

WWI Trench Barb Wire Cutters by Shater Lea Ltd (1917)

A pair of World War I trench barb wire cutters by Shater Lea Ltd (1917) extended 36 cm

A small Neil Brown pounamu sculpture, of stylized matau form…

Stylized Matau Pounamu Sculpture on Plinth Base

A small Neil Brown pounamu sculpture, of stylized matau form raised on plinth base. Height 7.5 cm.

18th century or earlier Maori composite trolling hook (pa…

Maori Trolling Hook with Bone Point and Shell Inlay

18th century or earlier Maori composite trolling hook (pa kahawai) bone point with internal barb, wooden shank with paua shell inlay and lashing, length 10 cm

18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style…

Incomplete 18th Century Pounamu Fish Hook Pendant

18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style pendant) Partially formed, barb end appears to be incomplete. Well formed tapering 'Eye'. Groove to reverse of barb. Width 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex estate J.F Scott, Dannevirke. Purchased McKearney…

A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore,…

Pounamu Matau Sculpture on Greywacke Stand

A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm

A 20th century Solomon Islands fishing lure, the curved shank…

Solomon Islands Mother-of-Pearl Fishing Lure

A 20th century Solomon Islands fishing lure, the curved shank with thick section top and lashed barb both of mother-of-pearl, cord lashing and short length attached, old cloth enhancers to barb end. Length 15 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

An old Maori pounamu matau (greenstone fish hook), the top…

Broken Maori Greenstone Fish Hook Pendant

An old Maori pounamu matau (greenstone fish hook), the top broken and absent at the suspension hole, semi translucent pale/mid green tone, appears to be stone tooled. Height 4.7 cm

An old Maori carved handled wool bale/stevedore's hook, the…

Maori Carved Wool Bale Hook with Mask Handle

An old Maori carved handled wool bale/stevedore's hook, the mildly swollen cylindrical handle partly carved with a stylised Maori mask, paua inset eyes, zig-zag band to either end, original steel hook. The handle with incised carver's/owner's mark 'F'.…

Group of fish hooks of varying form and type, length 16 cm max.

Assorted Fish Hooks Set - 16cm Length

Group of fish hooks of varying form and type, length 16 cm max.

Fine Hawaiian Makau - fish hook bone hook of traditional…

Hawaiian Makau Fish Hook Bone - Classic Form

Fine Hawaiian Makau - fish hook bone hook of traditional classic form with raised bard and top, height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Hawaii, USA

A 19th century Maori trolling lure (pa kahawai), the mildly…

19th Century Maori Trolling Lure with Paua Shell Panel

A 19th century Maori trolling lure (pa kahawai), the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, bone barb, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 10.5 cm

A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to…

Repatriated Maori Fish-Hook with Wesleyan Missionary Provenance

A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to Wesleyan preacher James Everett (1784-1872,) by Samuel Leigh (1785-1852) pioneer Wesleyan missionary in Australia and New Zealand. Leigh was sent to, and became, the first Wesleyan missionary…

A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone…

Fred Money Silver Hei Matau with Greenstone Barb

A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, impressed maker's marks. Note: Ex. the family collection of Richard shields, a noted greenstone carver, the greenstone barb possibly carved by shields.…

A Maori fish hook, carved bone, paua shell, wood and natural…

Maori Fish Hook with Bone, Paua Shell and Wood

A Maori fish hook, carved bone, paua shell, wood and natural fiber, most likely North Island of New Zealand. 7 cm long. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 1539'. Length 10 cm. Width 1.5 cm. Kenneth Athol…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web.Coll 1102'. Length 11.5 cm. Width 2 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Shell Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Webster Coll 619'. Length 10.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm. Kenneth Athol…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A trolling lure with wooden body;…

Paua Inlay Trolling Lure with Bone Barb

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in white paint: '47264'; two old labels: '230 Rawene' and 'Edward Armytage Collection'.…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Wooden Fishing Lure with Bone Barb

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 13.8 cm. Width 2 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Wooden Trolling Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding. Collection number inscribed in white ink: 'Web Coll 1268'. Length 9 cm. Width 1.8 cm

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding. Collection number inscribed in white ink: 'Web Coll 512'. Length 8 cm. Width 1.5 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua-Shell Inlay Trolling Lure with Bone Barb

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 1538'. Length 13 cm. Width 1.8 cm. Kenneth Athol…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Trolling Lure from New Zealand Collection

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line; small traces of teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in white paint: 'Web Coll 1484 N.Z. 29.C'.…

Early Stone Lure. A rare, early form of lure predating the…

Early Stone Lure with Bone Hook

Early Stone Lure. A rare, early form of lure predating the later wood and shell lures; triangular in crosssection with sides rounded. Flat side or bottom face is convex; fractured, pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord;…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua inlay wooden trolling lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Coll 1105'. Length 9.2…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua-shell inlaid wooden trolling lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Old collection label inscribed in blue ink: '997'. Length 9.3 cm.…

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with…

Paua Inlay Kahawai Trolling Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell 'flashing' inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 12 cm. Width 1.7 cm. Private Collection, New Zealand

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A rare, blacklip pearl-shell-bodied…

Rare Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A rare, blacklip pearl-shell-bodied trolling lure with reflective 'flashing' side to in-curve; bone barb with fine binding. Old collection label inscribed in red ink: '461'. Webster collection stamp. Length 11.4 cm. Width 2 cm.…