A pounamu mere, the blade tapers down to the grip and terminates with graduating ribbing. With a pierced hole at the grip. For early Maori, creating weapons and tools from pounamu was a lengthy process of separating fragments from large boulders by…
Ancient Quadrangular Toki Pounamu Nephrite Pendant
A contact period or earlier toki pounamu, (nephrite) of quadrangular form, the semi-rounded butt end with early lapidary technique, forming the hour-glass suspension hole, curved sharp bevel, mid-dark green tone with pale fleck, length 16.3 cm. Provenance…
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century pounamu hei tiki, with head turned to the right and hands clasped to thighs, with small semi-concealed suspension hole to the forehead, height 6.3 cm.
Whalebone club with flattened butt knob
A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with large flattened butt knob pierced by a slightly irregularly drilled hole. Y registered L.37 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Pre-European Kawakawa Stone Toki Pounamu with Scarfing and Bevel Edge
Pre-European toki pounamu, carved in kawakawa variety stone. Scarfing down the left lateral edge of the underside. Well defined polished bevel with sharp cutting edge. Some natural scaring to the poll and face. Length 22 cm.
Large Maori Greenstone Adze
A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze), quadrangular cross section, the slightly convex bevel with reduction to one side this area showing finely pecked finish conforming to side and tapered tang otherwise in polish. Dark green…
Puta Onewa Stone Club with Flared Butt
18th century or earlier Puta onewa (stone club), unusual reduced butt with flared ends. Two ridges to top. Hourglass form susperison hole. Small chip to blades, length 37 cm
Carved Rangi Redman Maori Adze with Pounamu Blade
A Rangi Redman Maori toki poutangata, the hafted adze finely carved with figures and scrolls, lashed with a pounamu blade. Carved with maker's monogram. Length 49.5 cm.
Greenstone Tiki with Hourglass Hole, Provenance Kaikai Beach
A pounamu hei tiki, with head strongly turned to the right and hands clasped to thighs, with original hourglass suspension hole broken through and another re-drilled to the forehead, variable mid-green tone with some translucence. Old label affixed to the…
Carved Maori Figure by John Empsall Sykes
A vintage carved Maori figure by John Empsall Sykes, standing position with mere, large paua shell eyes. Height 90 cm.
Maori Pounamu Adze Blade with Stone Tooling and Inclusions
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu large toki (adze blade), early type stone tooled scarf and snap lapidary evident to the tapered sides, chip to corner of mildly curved bevelled blade end, roughly snapped butt end, mid-green tone with semi-translucent…
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.
Antique Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
19th century or earlier Maori pounamu hei tiki hour glass form suspension hole, red sealing wax eyes, face to left, hands to thighs. Rounded stomach, height 8 cm
19th Century Pounamu Poutangata Adze Blade: Symbol of Chiefly Authority
A 19th century pounamu poutangata adze blade, a toki poutangata or ceremonial adze is a symbol of chiefly authority typically held by a chieftain or chieftainess. While these highly prized weapons mainly had ceremonial functions they could also be used in…
Nephrite Hand Club with Inanga Grip Section
Mere pounamu by Richard Anderson (nephrite hand club), Kawakawa variety stone. The elongated blade tapering to an inanga grip section. Pierced for wrist suspension with three graduating concentric grooves. Modern 20th century example. 30.5 cm length
Patu Onewa Hand Club from Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection
Pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), traditional spatulate form reducing to the grip section with hourglass suspension hole with three concentric groves to the butt. Small chip to the blade. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 34 cm length.
Antique Whalebone Hand Club
A 19th century or earlier patu paraoa (whalebone hand club), traditional broad spatulate blade, reduced grip, the short butt end with near cylindrical suspension hole, length 34.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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 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
Pounamu Kawakawa Hei-Tiki with Provenance
Pounamu hei-tiki, kawakawa variety with hands to thighs and tilted head, Y17543. Provenance: Passed on by family descent from Sir George grey and Annie Matthews
Weathered Toki Pounamu
Toki pounamu. Flattened rectangular form, with a weathered patina. Length 14.4 cm. Width 6.8 cm
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.…
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with White Inclusion - 17cm
A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with white inclusion in the stone and with counter sunk suspension hole, 17 cm length
Maori Whalebone Wahaika with Octopus Relief Carving
A modern Maori large carved whalebone wahaika (hand club), traditional curved bladed end with full figure to the mid-section, backing to a relief carved octopus, a further traditional stylised figure to the handle and butt end, paua shell inlaid disc eyes…
Maori Stone Hand Club with Elongated Blade
A Maori pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), traditional elongated spatulate blade, the butt broken and absent at the hourglass suspension hole, in good original polish. Length 35.5 cm.
Maori greenstone adze from Taranaki area
A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff type 2B, the poll is partly ground and of irregular shape, the length of one side with evidence of groove and snap division method, flake scar to the other side, curved bevel edge in good…
Superfine Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superfine Kahurangi pounamu hei tiki, meticulously carved with head tilted to the left, wide open paua inlaid eyes, flared nostrils, heart-shaped mouth with tongue out and hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with lanyard above the left eye. Deep…
Serrated Pounamu Kota Scraper Pair
Two pounamu kota/scraper with fine serrated edging, 5.5 cm, 6 cm long
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection
An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Polished Nephrite Adze Blade with Natural Depressions
A nephrite adze blade (toki pounamu), Quadrangular cross section. Polished all over. Natural break at poll. Saw marks and snap evident the whole length of the proper left side. Natural depressions on back. Slight partial chin. Long bevel. Dull cutting…
Translucent Kuru Pounamu Greenstone Torpedo, 19th Century
Kuru pounamu 19th century, translucent greenstone of flat elongated torpedo shape, length 16 cm
Maori Childs Club with Shell Inlay
A Maori Childs Club (tiaha), New Zealand (early-mid 20th century), carved hardwood and shell inlay, 128 cm long
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.…
Paua-eyed Wahaika Hand Weapon with Mere Pounamu
Fine wahaika hand weapon, rounded blade finely carved with haehae and pataki surface decoration overall, two raised carved figures to either side of club, both with inlaid paua shell eyes, one holding mere pounamu also with carved manaia form sitting to…
Taranaki-style Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inlay
A pounamu hei tiki, in Taranaki style, with upright head, ring eyes inlaid with serrated edged paua shell, standing in flexed stance, one had to chest above a corpulent belly, one hand to thigh, height 13 cm
Maori Stone Hand Club with Polished Blade
A pre-European Maori patu onewa (stone hand club), the traditional tapered form with evidence of later polish to blade, three concentric concave rings to tapered butt end, reduced grip, the hour-glass suspension hole incomplete with drilling to one side…
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…
Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant
Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.
Gold-repaired Maori Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century pounamu Maori hei tiki with gold repairs, with chin to left shoulder., the right hand to chest and left to thigh, cracked through and with two rose gold pinned bar repairs, length 11 cm.
Green Nephrite Spatula Mere with Suspension Hole
A deep green nephrite mere, spatula shape with ridged butt knob pierced with suspension hole. Length 34.5 cm.
Maori Warrior Whale Bone Pendant by Rua
A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior, mere raised, above a sperm whale, crashing wave behind. Diameter 10 cm. Signed to the reverse Rua.
River-polished Pounamu Boulder with Natural Undulations
A dark green pounamu boulder, river worn and polished, with natural undulations still evident to the top. 50 cm x 26 cm x 18 cm. 35-40kgs
A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), mainly polished, the straight side with scarf and snap grooves, the other mildly curved, mid/dark green with pale inclusions, angled bevel with straight cutting edge, the angled poll end with natural fractured…
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.
Mottled Serpentinite Boulder: Half-Cut, 65kg, Green Tones
A large pounamu serpentinite boulder, oval form, cut in half, showing mid-green mottled tones with darker inclusions. Approx. 65 kilos. 60 cm x 33 cm x 25 cm
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
Patu Onewa: Ancient Stone Hand Club
Pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), basalt short hand club, spatulate shape reducing to the grip, three concentric grooves to the butt. Mid and upper section is lacquered. Countersunk suspension hole. Chip to the butt, some fritting to the blade,…
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
Mountainous Nephrite Pounamu Boulder Display
A large nephrite pounamu cut river worn boulder, the flattish quarter boulder with right angle cuts allowing standing display showing mountainous form similar to that of a scholar's rock. Good dark green tone. 31 x 11 x 28 cm. 13kgs. Provenance: Ex. The…
Rare Chatham Islands Morori Patu Okewa Hand Club
A rare Chatham Islands Morori patu Okewa (hand club), Coarse rekohu schist. Probably used historically for ceremonies or the hunting of seals as the Morori embraced a pacifist culture that avoided all forms of warfare, 25 x 13 cm.
Argillite Patu Onewa with Suspension Hole and Grooves
A patu onewa (stone hand club), argillite, tapering spatulate shape with a countersunk hole for suspension, the butt terminating with three graduating grooves. Chip to the blade edge, 36 cm length.
Early Maori Lapidary: Pounamu Toki Collection
Three old Maori pounamu small toki, evidence of early lapidary. Lengths 10.5 cm, 7 cm and 6.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
19th Century Greenstone Human Pendant with Hooked Hole
Hei tiki pounamu 19th century or earlier greenstone pendant in human form, both arms to thighs with rounded stomach and hooked suspension hole, length 8.5 cm
Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Red Wax Inset Eyes
19th century pounamu hei tiki head inclined to left, left arm to thigh and right arm on chest with red wax inset eyes and hour glass form suspension hole (repair to legs), length 11 cm
Maori Nephrite Hei Tiki Pendant, Auhunga Pounamu Variety
An old Maori nephrite hei tiki, pale Auhunga variety pounamu, modelled with head tilted with chin to left shoulder, the forehead pierced with a suspension hole and unusually with a second semi-concealed suspension hole immediately beside it, arms reach…
Polished Dark Green Pounamu Boulder, 55kg
A large pounamu boulder, one side polished showing a dark green tone. River worn finish to sides. Weight approx. 55kgs.
Pounamu Toki Adze with Wheku Head and Paua Inlays
Toki Poutangata by John Moore (Hafted ceremonial adze blade), made in the traditional style with a pounamu blade. Carved with a figure with wheku head with inset paua eyes, the handle inlaid with paua discs and terminating in a carved wheku head \, 46 cm…
Polished Pounamu Hei Tiki with Inlaid Paua Eyes
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a good 20th century example of the classic hei tiki type I style. Superbly carved in highly polished Kawakawa variety stone with both hands to the thighs and head tilted to the right with inlaid serrated paua…
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu from Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale mottled inclusions. Uneven poll, polished surface. Some scaring to the upper back section. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection. 16 cm length.
Polished Pounamu Pekapeka with Provenance
19th century pounamu pekapeka, polished tangiwai (bowenite) variety stone showing the grain. Recessed eyes. Provenance: belonged to Annie Shasky (nee Turnball) the current owner's great grandmother. Most likely given to Annie when her husband George…
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.
Pounamu Matau Sculpture on Greywacke Stand
A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm
Maori Stone Hand Club with Tapered Blade
A pre-European Maori patu onewa (stone hand club), the tapered spatulate blade with chip to the flattish top. The butt with defined ridge, length 24.5 cm.
Inanga Pounamu Toki from Northland, Aotearoa
A pounamu toki, Northland, Aotearoa, shaped from pale green inanga greenstone with smaller darker inclusions. With highly polished surfaces. A quadrangular cross-section with straight sides tapering to the butt. With a faintly curved and blunt blade edge…
A late 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), Hooked lobed blade with wheku figure carved to the inner blade curve. Pierced for suspension with unusual janus wheku face carved to the butt, height 37 cm,
A patu Pararoa (hand club), traditional spatulate shaped blade reducing to the grip, pierced for suspension with unusual notching to the butt, height 37.5 cm,
Maori Stone Hand Club with Spatulate Blade
A Maori pre-European stone hand club (patu onewa), traditional spatulate blade with some chipping, narrowing to a reduced grip with three defined grooves to the butt end, hour-glass suspension hole, polished all over. Length 30.7 cm
Antique Onawa Stone Club with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier small patu onewa (stone club), two ridges to butt. Large hourglass suspension hole. Chips to blade, length 26 cm
Kahurangi Stone Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu hei tiki in Kahurangi stone, Orthodox form with hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with oven lanyard. Height 8 cm, width 4.5 cm
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…
Maori Pounamu Blades from Flower Family Collection
Three old Maori pounamu small blades, includes one chisel, one very small adze and another of good dark green tone. Lengths 3.3 cm and 8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Kawakawa Pounamu Toki - Polished Cutting Tool
Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone. Tapering quadrangular form, uneven poll, sharp cutting edge, polished surface. Some flaking to the back. 16 cm length. .
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with Brass Ring
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone, countersunk hole with brass suspension ring. 15 cm length. Y number pending
Jean Batten in Rotorua with Korowai and Patu Paraoha
A rare Charles Troughton Clark portrait photo of Jean Batten, the image taken during a visit to Rotorua in the 1930s. Jean Batten photographed standing in front of an amo wearing a Korowai with hukahuka thrums, adorned with a hei tiki and holding a patu…
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
Waitangi Embossed Patu with Rare Notch, 1840
A historic Maori carved patu, with uncommon notch cut to blade. Embossed Waitangi 1840 to handle. Length 38.5 cm. Framed with note of provenance. 'This mere is made from Australian Red Gum brought to Waitangi in May 1853 for Mr James Busby who was…
Kawakawa Stone Chisel with Polished Edge
Partially formed toki pounamu and Whao chisel Bisected by a Lapidary scarf, Kawakawa variety stone. Polished with sharp cutting edge, 10 cm length.
Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant with Provenance
Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and pierced hole for suspension, length 8 cm Provenance: This hei tiki was the property of William page (died 1926) who managed 'Te Kopi' a sheep station in the…
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
Gem-grade Kahurangi Ear Pendant with Translucence
A stunning pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), in rich, gem grade Kahurangi stone with exceptional translucence. Suspension hole to the upper with oven trace. A fine example. Length 11.5 cm
Antique Pounamu Tattoo Chisel with Serrated Blade
19th century or earlier pounamu uhi (tattoo chisel) rectangular form with tapering serrated blade. Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 169, January 1972.
Maori Pounamu Adze with Natural Finish
A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), of wide and deep solid proportions, multi-toned with brown/dark brown inclusions, mildly rounded bevel, the angled poll end with natural fractured finish. Length 195, width 8 cm, depth 3 cm.
Maori Carved Pounamu Mere with Hour-Glass Hole
An old Maori carved pounamu small mere, traditional tapered spatulate blade, the rounded butt with three incised curved bands, drilled hour-glass suspension hole. The bowenite of variable tone with some near clear pale green inclusions. Length 19.5 cm.…
Maori Fighting Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage finely carved New Zealand Maori fighting club (mere), approx 40 cm long
Fired Inanga Toki Pounamu with Scarfing
Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone showing evidence of firing. Tapering quadrangular form with scarfing to both lateral edges. Uneven poll and some fritting to the cutting edge, Provenance: Wagner Museum collection. Northland. Displaying a…
Maori Pounamu Boulder: Taranga and Maui Mythology
A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the stylised figure with fish tail embracing a female. According to Maori mythology when Maui was born prematurely Taranga (his mother) wrapped his body in her hair and threw into him into the…
Early 20th Century Wooden Patu Hand Club
Wooden patu (hand club), an early 20th century example with thin oval blade tapering to the grip section. 31 cm length
Maori Hand Club with Intricate Design
An early Maori hand club, with finely executed design to both sides, face on handle terminus, minor chips have been repaired, 19th or early 20th century, New Zealand, length 41.5 cm
Back-to-Back Pekapeka Pounamu Mythological Creatures
Fine Pekapeka pounamu of beautiful form and symmetry of back to back mythological creatures with well defined features, pierced back for attachment, length 3 cm, height 4.5 cm
Exquisite Mere Pounamu with Elegant Form
Mere pounamu an early well proportioned example with good weight and elegant form, the blade of mid-green translucent speckled stone leading to a slightly raised butt of simple form, length 32 cm
Ancient Toki Pounamu Blade, Provenance from Private Collection
An old toki pounamu, the broad flat blade with mildly concave bevel in semi-polish, the tapered tang of semi-textured form, length 12.9 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 173 Private Estate Collection.
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded form with large hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
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