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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Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

NZ Greenstone Club Pendant

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

An interesting and notable 19th century Maori carved walking…

Maori Walking Stick with Janus-Faced Figure and Inlaid Eyes

An interesting and notable 19th century Maori carved walking stick originally owned by the colonial sawmiller James Robson, husband of Mere Ngamai (ii) A close relation of the famous chief Te Wharepouri, and by descent to the estate of our vendor.…

A 19th century Maori patu Paraoa (whalebone hand club) with…

Maori Whalebone Hand Club with Traditional Design

A 19th century Maori patu Paraoa (whalebone hand club) with traditional wide tapered spatulate blade, reduced grip, circular drilled lashing hole and four concentric incised grooves to the butt with fine detailed ridges, good old colour and patina. Length…

A small natural boulder of pounamu, natural semi-polished…

Natural Pounamu Boulder on Knotted Wood Base

A small natural boulder of pounamu, natural semi-polished condition, mounted on a rough knotted piece of wood. Length of base 14.5 cm, height of greenstone including base 18 cm

A large boulder section of pounamu with flat cut base top and…

Oval Pounamu Boulder with Flat Cut Base

A large boulder section of pounamu with flat cut base top and one side, oval shape. Length 24.8 cm

A large dark pounamu hei tiki, modelled with hands to side,…

Dark Pounamu Hei Tiki with Ring Eyes

A large dark pounamu hei tiki, modelled with hands to side, head tilted with chin to left shoulder, ring eyes. Height 14 cm

A late 19th century large Maori pounamu hei tiki, head turned…

Large Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant

A late 19th century large Maori pounamu hei tiki, head turned to the left, left hand to thigh, right hand to abdomen, mid dark green colourway with specked and paler inclusions, hour-glass suspension hole. Length 13 cm, width 8.2 cm

Kapeu pounamu good, large example with hourglass-shaped…

Hourglass-shaped Green Nephrite Pounamu Pendant

Kapeu pounamu good, large example with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Light-green nephrite. Length 14 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced…

Flattened ovoid pounamu pendant with hourglass hole

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 6.5 cm. Width. 5 cm

Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. Pierced…

Miniature Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant

Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. Pierced hole and metal ring attached, in classic form with wax to eyes. Length 2 cm. Width 1.2 cm

Kapeu pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced…

Orthodox Kapeu Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kapeu pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 12.5 cm

Kuru pounamu Translucent tangiwai (bowenite) variety of pounamu…

Translucent Tangiwai Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu Translucent tangiwai (bowenite) variety of pounamu with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Length 6.3 cm. Width 1.4 cm

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for…

Long Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 14.6 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with…

Pierced Inanga Pendant

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with pierced suspension hole for attachment. Length 8.3 cm. Width 1.1 cm

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole…

Orthodox Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.3 cm

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top…

Flattened Pounamu Pendant with Gold Band

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top with attached ring. Length 11.3 cm. Width 1.6 cm

Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped…

Elongated Kuru Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped pierced hole for suspension. Length 17 cm. Width 2.2 cm

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced…

Hourglass Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 10.8 cm. Width 2 cm

Hei tiki pounamu pierced hole for attachment in classic form…

Right-Facing Hei Tiki Pounamu with Red Inset Eyes

Hei tiki pounamu pierced hole for attachment in classic form with head facing to the right and arms resting on thighs. Red wax inset to eyes. Length 8 cm. Width 5 cm

Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance with large head tilting to…

Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant

Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance with large head tilting to the right, with drilled hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord and evidence of second suspension hole being undertaken on the reverse. Soft facial features with tongue extended; arms…

Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance, with head tilting to the…

Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant with Nephrite Stone

Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance, with head tilting to the left. Pierced, hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord which is worn out. Both eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Nephrite. Length 6 cm. Width 3.6 cm

Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. In…

Miniature Red-Eyed Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant

Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. In classic form with head tilting to the right with arms on legs and painted red eyes. Length 2.6 cm. Width 1.9 cm

Pair of whao - chisels fine examples of a whao pounamu…

Nephrite Chisel Pair with High-Quality Pounamu

Pair of whao - chisels fine examples of a whao pounamu (nephrite chisels) fashioned from high-quality pounamu. One has a worn/broken suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Width 1.5 cm; length 6 cm. Width 1.6 cm

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying…

Early Grooved Pounamu Ear Pendant Fragment

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying interesting signs of grooved working which suggest initial stages of a kapeu ear pendant ('hockey-stick shaped'). Label attached to back inscribed: 'H.N. Moseley. New Zealand jade. Worked by natives…

Toki pounamu - adze flattened rectangular form with defined…

Flattened rectangular toki pounamu adze

Toki pounamu - adze flattened rectangular form with defined cutting edge. Length 5.6 cm. Width 4.2 cm

Toki pounamu - adze flattened, rectangular form with defined…

Flattened adze with defined cutting edge

Toki pounamu - adze flattened, rectangular form with defined cutting edge. Length 9.4 cm. Width 5.6 cm

Toki pounamu - adze finely finished adze, with saw marks…

Finely Finished Nephrite Adze with Saw Marks

Toki pounamu - adze finely finished adze, with saw marks evident to one side. Light nephrite. Length 11.8 cm. Width 4.8 cm

Toki pounamu - adze, of flat rectangular form, with shaped…

Rectangular pounamu adze with shaped blade

Toki pounamu - adze, of flat rectangular form, with shaped cutting blade. Length 10.8 cm. Width 4.8 cm

Superb toki pounamu - adze finished adze with smooth edges…

Smooth-edged Kawakawa Nephrite Adze

Superb toki pounamu - adze finished adze with smooth edges evident on all sides. Pre-European kawakawa nephrite. Fracture evident to poll end. Length 30 cm

Toki pounamu - adze classic form, light-green nephrite. Sharp…

Light-green Nephrite Adze with Sharp Cutting Blade

Toki pounamu - adze classic form, light-green nephrite. Sharp cutting blade. Length 11.3 cm. Width 4.8 cm

Toki pounamu - adze, an early example of rectangular form with…

Rectangular Toki Pounamu Adze

Toki pounamu - adze, an early example of rectangular form with smooth top edge and rough underside. Length 8.8 cm. Width 3.2 cm

Heavily sawn giant pounamu slab, a superb example of the scale…

Unfinished Giant Pounamu Slab - Maori Craftsmanship

Heavily sawn giant pounamu slab, a superb example of the scale of labour undertaken by the early pre-European Maori master craftsmen. This example is uncompleted and represents phase three in the manufacture of a toki pou tangata. The top face is flat and…

Early mere pounamu - greenstone hand club, a highly valued and…

Rare 17th/18th-Century Greenstone Hand Club

Early mere pounamu - greenstone hand club, a highly valued and important cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this form are very rare and hard to come by. Stone-tooled with no…

Mere pounamu, a well-proportioned and finely carved weapon with…

Elegant Pounamu Weapon with Carved Grooves

Mere pounamu, a well-proportioned and finely carved weapon with a good weight and elegant form; a quality piece of pounamu. The blade of deep-green nephrite leads to a butt end with five carved grooves and a pierced hole. Length 33.6 cm. Width 9.7 cm

Superb mere pounamu Prestigious example in orthodox form.…

Speckled Kawakawa Nephrite Pounamu Blade

Superb mere pounamu Prestigious example in orthodox form. Crafted from speckled kawakawa nephrite. The blade offers rich variated colouration, which gracefully reduces to grip section. Terminating into seven softly defined ridges, and traditional hole for…

Patu Onewa fine stone club in traditional form. Smooth finish…

Fine Stone Club with Hourglass Suspension Hole

Patu Onewa fine stone club in traditional form. Smooth finish and hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Base of handle carved with five ridged linear lines in ovoid form. Length 29.7 cm. Width 8.4 cm

Whalebone patu early club carved from whalebone in traditional…

Whalebone Patu Club with Traditional Carving

Whalebone patu early club carved from whalebone in traditional form with soft, early patina. Pierced hole for attachment. Length 35 cm. Width 8.7 cm

Fine Waihaka, a finely carved wooden club with all-over,…

H'h' Carved Manaia Club with Paua Eyes

Fine Waihaka, a finely carved wooden club with all-over, deep-relief linear h'h' carving to blade with dog-tooth notching. Strong manaia head to incurve with two inset paua eyes and pierced hole on handle for attachment. Light-brown patina. Length 41 cm.…

An excellent greenstone mere, with light inclusions and some…

Greenstone Mere with Inclusions and Carved Ridges

An excellent greenstone mere, with light inclusions and some black flecks throughout. Straight suspension hole and six carved ridges to butt. Provenance: Purchased in Kapiti in 1970 and previously from Taranaki

A fine 18th century greenstone mere. Dark green with a little…

18th Century Greenstone Mere with Provenance

A fine 18th century greenstone mere. Dark green with a little pale mottling and some black flecks. Classic form with five ridges on handle end above hole for thong attachment. Fine edged blade has some small chips. Kawakawa variety of nephrite. Lovely…

A superb early 19th century whalebone hand club (kotiate), with…

Early 19th Century Whalebone Hand Club with Engraved Head

A superb early 19th century whalebone hand club (kotiate), with engraved human head to butt. Red wax in one of the eyes. Excellent patina. Length 31.5 cm. Width 16 cm

A fine contact period Maori whalebone club (patu paraoa), with…

Maori Whalebone Club with Five Rings

A fine contact period Maori whalebone club (patu paraoa), with five rings to the butt and good wear to the suspension hole. Length 41 cm. Width 9.5 cm

A Maori whalebone hand club (patu Pararoa). Large flared…

Maori Whalebone Hand Club - Patu Pararoa

A Maori whalebone hand club (patu Pararoa). Large flared profile with staining and blotchy appearance, possibly from swamp immersion. Blade narrowing to grip with flared butt. Straight sided suspension holes. Four minor chips to circumference of blade.…

A very rare late 18th century stone carved hand club (patuki),…

18th Century Carved Stone Hand Club with Paua Inlays

A very rare late 18th century stone carved hand club (patuki), with triangular cross section. Highly carved all over in swirl pattern with eight paua shell inlays. Length 44 cm. Width 6.5 cm

An early 18th century Maori wooden club (wahaika), of good…

Maori Wahaika Club with Paua Shell Eyes

An early 18th century Maori wooden club (wahaika), of good quality and heavy weight. Figure on the side has paua shell eyes. Slight very old chip in the blade. Overall worn condition in keeping with its age. Length 36 cm

A late 19th century Maori wooden hand club (wahaika), with…

Maori Tiki Hand Club

A late 19th century Maori wooden hand club (wahaika), with carved tiki figure above handgrip and carved butt. Length 40 cm

A late 18th century stone hand club (patu Onewa), of greywacke.…

18th Century Greywacke Hand Club

A late 18th century stone hand club (patu Onewa), of greywacke. Smooth patina with a ridges butt and hourglass hole. Also marked 4580. Length 30 cm

A carved pounamu figure of a Maori ancestral warrior holding a…

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.

A 20th century carved stone Chatham Islands Maori hand club of…

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…

Mere pounamu, a highly valued and potent cultural symbol of…

Rare and Potent Mere Pounamu

Mere pounamu, a highly valued and potent cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this form are rare and hard to come by. Hourglass pierced suspension hole. Three carved ridges to…

Toki pounamu, bevelled cutting edge, overall smooth finish.…

Smooth Toki Pounamu with Bevelled Cutting Edge

Toki pounamu, bevelled cutting edge, overall smooth finish. Evidence of working marks. Length 7.1 cm. Width 2.6 cm

Toki pounamu, small fine example. '447' written in white ink on…

White Inked 447 on Small Toki Pounamu Pendant

Toki pounamu, small fine example. '447' written in white ink on surface. Length 4.1 cm. W3.5 cm

Toki pounamu, small fine example 'Te Waikakahi' written in…

"Te Waikakahi" Pounamu Pendant

Toki pounamu, small fine example 'Te Waikakahi' written in white ink on surface. Duff type 2B. Length 6.5 cm. Width 3.5 cm

Toki pounamu, flaked at top, one side shows worked grooves,…

Grooved Toki Pounamu Blade with Varied Colour

Toki pounamu, flaked at top, one side shows worked grooves, well defined blade edge. Variating colour. Length 13 cm. Width 6 cm

Toki pounamu, flattened rectangular form, milky green inanga…

Milky Green Inanga Jade Toki Pendant

Toki pounamu, flattened rectangular form, milky green inanga type jade. Length 8 cm. Width 2.9 cm

Pounamu gouge, quadrangular cross-section with worked marks to…

Pounamu Quadrangular Gouge Pendant

Pounamu gouge, quadrangular cross-section with worked marks to each lateral side. Smooth finish all over. Pierced hole for suspension. Length 6 cm. Width 2 cm

Toki pounamu, flattened rectangular form, with old loss to end…

Weathered Toki Pounamu Pendant

Toki pounamu, flattened rectangular form, with old loss to end early weathered patina. Height 12 cm. Width 4.4 cm

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section,…

Opotiki Teardrop Pounamu Pendant

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section, pierced hole for suspension. Collected at Opotiki, circa 1940. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 7.2 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width…

Small Bowenite Teardrop Pendant

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width 1.1 cm

Hafted adze, long elongated handle with carving at top pole.…

Pounamu Hafted Adze with Carved Handle and Face

Hafted adze, long elongated handle with carving at top pole. One shell eye. Lower handle carved with face, paua shell eyes missing. Spiral haehae and pataki notching with unattached small light coloured pounamu adze with smooth surface. Length 37 cm.…

Hei tiki pounamu, in classic form with arm resting to chest,…

Tiki Pounamu Pendant with Gold Clasp

Hei tiki pounamu, in classic form with arm resting to chest, tongue protruding, pierced hole with attached gold clasp. Height 5 cm. Width 3.5 cm

A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a…

Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant

A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki

Patu paraoa, early whale bone hand club with a broad flared…

Early Whale Bone Hand Club with Inscription

Patu paraoa, early whale bone hand club with a broad flared blade tapering to the handle section, faint inscription to the blade section. Provenance: This patu came into the possession of the current owner's family from Fiji in the 19th century.

Mike Higgs, pounamu hei-tiki, with cut paua shell eyes. Length…

Pounamu Hei-Tiki with Paua Shell Eyes

Mike Higgs, pounamu hei-tiki, with cut paua shell eyes. Length 8 cm

A Maori wooden hand club (kotiate). Carved on both sides.…

Maori Wooden Hand Club (Kotiate) - Carved on Both Sides

A Maori wooden hand club (kotiate). Carved on both sides. Carved face to butt with square hole on handle. Length 35.1 cm

A greenstone replica of the America's cup (Te Ha O Aotearoa) Te…

Greenstone America's Cup Replica - Te Ha O Aotearoa

A greenstone replica of the America's cup (Te Ha O Aotearoa) Te Ha o Aotearoa. Made from Kahurangi pounamu/nephrite. A 7/8th scale replica of the America's cup trophy. The original pounamu boulder was excavated from Big Bay, south Westland and blessed by…

An excellent 19th century greenstone mere with a three-ring…

19th Century Greenstone Mere with Carved Box

An excellent 19th century greenstone mere with a three-ring carved butt. Light green colour. Comes with a carved waka huia box. Length 38 cm

A superb early 19th century bone club (kotiate). bi-lobed shape…

Early 19th Century Bone Club with Carved Head

A superb early 19th century bone club (kotiate). bi-lobed shape with carved head to handle, hourglass hole. Length 31 cm

Patu: Maori green stone hand club. Childs size, 20 cm

Maori Child's Green Stone Hand Club - 20cm

Patu: Maori green stone hand club. Childs size, 20 cm

Two early 20th century Maori carved figures. Woman in cloak…

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

Early mere pounamu. A highly valued and potent cultural symbol…

Early Mere Pounamu - Rare and Powerful Symbol

Early mere pounamu. A highly valued and potent cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this early type are rarely seen. The well balanced blade tapers the a natural point with a…

Toki pounamu. Rectangular form with bevelled cutting edge,…

Bevelled Toki Pounamu: Smooth Rectangular Pendant (9 words)

Toki pounamu. Rectangular form with bevelled cutting edge, overall smooth finish. Length 13 cm. Width 5.5 cm

Toki pounamu. Flattened rectangular form, with a weathered…

Weathered Toki Pounamu

Toki pounamu. Flattened rectangular form, with a weathered patina. Length 14.4 cm. Width 6.8 cm

Toki pounamu. Side showing worked grooves, well defined blade…

Grooved Pounamu Blade

Toki pounamu. Side showing worked grooves, well defined blade edge. Variations of light to dark green pounamu. Length 17.5 cm. Width 8 cm

Toki pounamu. Flaked at top, midsection shows worked grooves to…

Grooved Pounamu Blade with Variegated Colour

Toki pounamu. Flaked at top, midsection shows worked grooves to each side. Well defined blade edge, variating colour. Length 9.3 cm. Width 5.9 cm

Toki pounamu. Small and good example the side shows worked…

Inscribed Toki Pounamu from Private Collection

Toki pounamu. Small and good example the side shows worked groove, well defined blade edge. Inscription to top. Private collection, New Zealand .

Toki pounamu. Worked grooves to one side, well defined blade…

Grooved Toki Pounamu with Sharp Blade Edge

Toki pounamu. Worked grooves to one side, well defined blade edge. Length 8 cm. Width 6 cm.

Toki pounamu. Side and top shows worked grooves, well defined…

Grooved Toki Pounamu with Defined Blade Edge

Toki pounamu. Side and top shows worked grooves, well defined blade edge. Variated colour. Length 13.6 cm. Width 6.6 cm

Whao pounamu. Cylindrical shaft with fine blade, scarfing to…

Dark Green Nephrite Pounamu Shaft with Fine Blade

Whao pounamu. Cylindrical shaft with fine blade, scarfing to one side. Dark green nephrite. Length 6.3 cm. Width 1.2 cm

Whao pounamu. Of small form with tapering point. Hand cut…

Tapered Pounamu Pendant with Hand-Cut Workings

Whao pounamu. Of small form with tapering point. Hand cut workings to side. Length 3 cm. Width 9 cm.

Hei tiki pounamu. Good large example in orthodox form with head…

Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu with Written Label

Hei tiki pounamu. Good large example in orthodox form with head tilting to the left, hands resting on thighs. Old written label attached inscribed with height 10 cm. Width 6.2 cm.

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early…

Cylindrical Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole and Chain

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early suspension hole and attached chain. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm. (pendant only)

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension…

Translucent Inunga Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension hole. Translucent inunga type pounamu. Written label attached inscribed with height 12.6 cm. Width 3.4 cm.

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Pierced Kuru Pounamu Pendant - 9.5 cm Length

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 9.5 cm. Width 1.1 cm.

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an…

Rectangular Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Early Suspension Hole

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an early suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm.

Five pounamu insert brass buckles

Pounamu Buckles: Brass Inserts for Unique Style

Five pounamu insert brass buckles

Hei tiki pounamu inanga variety with cut paua shell eyes

Inanga Tiki with Paua Shell Eyes

Hei tiki pounamu inanga variety with cut paua shell eyes

A Maori club (taiaha), New Zealand (nineteenth century), carved…

Maori Taiaha Club with Paua Shell Decoration

A Maori club (taiaha), New Zealand (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and paua shell, 147.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New…

Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant for Maori Protection and Prosperity

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New Zealand pounamu greenstone jade Maori's wear hei matau for protection and prosperity

Contemporary pounamu hei tiki, with tilted head and hands to…

Tilted Head Pounamu Hei Tiki

Contemporary pounamu hei tiki, with tilted head and hands to thighs. Height 9.5 cm

A replica toki poutangata by Hohepa Mokaraka, carved in the…

Northern Style Toki Poutangata Replica with Pounamu Blade

A replica toki poutangata by Hohepa Mokaraka, carved in the Northern style with figural heel, butt knob as a head, lashing with decorative feathers and set with a quadrangular pounamu blade. Provenance: Collection G.J Grace. Height 38 cm, blade length 16…

A superb 20th century greenstone mere, with hourglass hole and…

Premium Greenstone Mere with Hourglass Hole and Grooves

A superb 20th century greenstone mere, with hourglass hole and three grooves. The greenstone quality is A1 (the best). Length 42 cm.

A 20th century greenstone mere, a quality stone, with waves of…

Wave-washed Greenstone Mere - 38 cm Length

A 20th century greenstone mere, a quality stone, with waves of white washed through the greenstone. Length 38 cm.

A 20th century whalebone mere, in mint condition. Length 40 cm.

Mint 20th Century Whalebone Mere - 40cm

A 20th century whalebone mere, in mint condition. Length 40 cm.

A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional…

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.