Adze Pendant with Later Holes - Pounamu Whao
Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to allow wearing as pendant, 4 cm 6 cm
Toki pounamu, polished inanga variety stone, scarf marks to one lateral side, cutting edge sharp and intact. 6 cm length.
River-worn nephrite pounamu slab with natural edge
A large nephrite pounamu cut slab, the flat slab a quarter cut section from a river worn boulder with natural curved sloping edge and right-angle cuts, dark green with pale flecking. 30 x 35.5 x 2.2 cm. 6kgs. Provenance: Ex. The estate of a retired…
19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Double-Figured Pekapeka Pendant
A 19th century kawakawa pounamu pekapeka, traditional double-figured form, tapered sides, six circular piercings. Width 5.9 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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
Serrated Paua Pekapeka Pendant on Plaited Cord
A contemporary pounamu pekapeka, with serrated paua inlaid ring eyes. Dark kawakawa variety nephrite, on plaited cord with pounamu toggle, width 7 cm
Yin-Yang Pounamu Incense Dish by Richard Moore
A contemporary pounamu incense dish by Richard Moore, circular carved with yin-yang symbol in low relief. Diameter 12 cm
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged butt end, cylindrical pierced suspension hole, length 28 cm. Tiny flake to blade.
Maori Stone Tool Pounamu Cobble, 665gm, Christchurch Provenance
An old Maori stone tooled pounamu cobble, rounded flattened form with stone tooled scarf and snap cut and other shallow cuts. 665gm. Maximum length 14.5 cm. Reg. Y15533. Provenance: 'Owned by Charles Shroll, Christchurch - around about 1900'.
Elongated Kuru Pounamu Pendant
Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped pierced hole for suspension. Length 17 cm. Width 2.2 cm
Polished Kawakawa Pounamu with Lateral Edges and Sharp Blade
Toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, well defined lateral edges and polished, uneven poll, blade worn unevenly but sharp. Lapidary scarf mark on one side for lashing. 9 cm length.
Inanga Hei Tiki Pendant
19th century pounamu hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone with pale inclusions across the torso, left side, and facial area. Suspension hole at centre top. 8.5 cm length.
Tilted Head Pounamu Hei Tiki
Contemporary pounamu hei tiki, with tilted head and hands to thighs. Height 9.5 cm
20th Century Whale Bone Kotiate Club
20th century whale bone club, kotiate 30.5 cm length, registration pending
Maori Toki Potangata with Pounamu Blade and Feather Decoration
Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and pounamu stone blade, woven fibre lashing and feather decoration, 56 cm long (stand), 37 cm high
A Pre-European toki pounamu (adze blade), Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape. Hammer pecking to the pole section and across the surface, chips to the blade section. 21 cm length.
Maori Pounamu Manaia Koropepe Pendant
An old Maori pounamu manaia koropepe, traditional spiralling form with stylised head, hourglass suspension hole, the pale toned greenstone with darker inclusions. Being assessed for registration. 4.8 cm x 4 cm
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
Polished Pre-European Asymmetric Toki Pounamu
Pre-European toki pounamu, uneven poll and asymmetric blade. Polished. 10 cm length. Y number pending
Polished Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone with Scarfing Marks
Toki pounamu, polished Inanga variety stone, scarfing marks to one lateral side, cutting edge sharp and intact, 6 cm length.
Translucent Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Pale Inclusion
Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a large pale inclusion to the lower section, tapering to a rounded end. Suspension hole at top. 9 cm length.
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…
Pounamu Adze Blade from Miet Collection
A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 73 Miet Collection, length 11.8 cm.
Large Greenstone Ear Pendant with Metal Ring, 11cm Length
Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form with pierced suspension hole, metal ring attached, length 11 cm
Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)
Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm
Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki
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 Maori pre-European pounamu small toki, wide flat near rectangular form. Mostly polished, scarf grooves to the sides, the poll with evidence of snap. The blade edge nearly straight, length 7 cm, width 4.7 cm.
Mid/Dark Green Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 20th century carved pounamu hei tiki, heart form mouth, mid/dark green tone, length 6.2 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
19th Century Nephrite Adze with Lapidary Evident
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze) of long narrow tapered form, (Duff type 2B) scarf and snap stone tooled lapidary evident to one side, pale/mid tone, length 14 cm. Remains of old label, chip to tang. Provenance: Private Estate…
Harley Burke's Carved Pounamu Hei Toki
A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved toki of uncommon graduating tone of Arahura stone. By Harley Burke (Waikato). Fine elaborate plaited lashing and neck cord. Toki. Length 19.5 cm.
Early Hei Tiki Pounamu with Red Wax Inset Eyes
Hei Tiki Pounamu. Small early example in orthodox form, the head with red wax inset to eyes and tilting to the left and Hands resting on thighs. Pierced hand drilled hole to top of head. Height 6 cm. Width 4 cm
Polished Pounamu Toki Adze, 15.6cm Length
Pounamu toki (nephrite adze), the thin light green-grey pounamu with polished bevel and cutting edge, 15.6 cm length.
Maori Pounamu Adze Blade from Flower Family Collection
An old Maori carved pounamu small toki, adze blade, tapered form, rounded back, the bevelled blade with mildly curved edge, some rough unpolished sections otherwise in polish. Length 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Polished Pounamu River Boulder with Mountainous Form
A New Zealand pounamu (serpentine) cut and polished part river boulder, mountainous form with flat cut and polished vertical surface showing good medium tone with dark and pale inclusions. Approx. 25kgs. 25 cm x 26 cm x 38 cm
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.
Wooden carving with pounamu inlays
A Filipe Tohe wooden carving, with pounamu inlays for the eyes. Height 64.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 5 cm
Pecked Pounamu Stone with Lapidary Scarf Marks
Worked pounamu stone, areas worked pecked, two lapidary scarf marks to one side. 9 cm length.
Pacific Island Carved Hardwood Paddle Club (9 words)
A paddle club, carved hardwood, Pacific islands, early to mid 20th century, 93 cm long
Double-sided Pounamu Pekapeka with Inlaid Ring Eyes
A contemporary pounamu pekapeka, double sided, with serrated paua inlaid ring eyes. Fine kahurangi variety nephrite, on plaited cord with pounamu toggle, width 7 cm
Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Pre-contact Toki Pounamu Axe - Neil Darroch Collection
Toki pounamu pre-contact period, ridges to under side, dark stone, length 14 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection. Formerly purchased Dunbar Sloane 1988
Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form
Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 cm
Large Nephrite Pounamu Block with Inclusions, 9.3kg
A large natural and cut block of nephrite pounamu, displaying medium to dark green tone, some old chips and inclusions, 9.3kg.
Colonial Rose Gold and Pounamu Cigar Holder by A. Kohn
A colonial 9ct rose gold and pounamu cigar holder, by A. Kohn, engraved G. de C.L. 1907. (George de Clive Lowe was an early Auckland eye surgeon and founding member of the A.A.). Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection
Maori Taiaha Club
A Maori club, 20th century, New Zealand, taiaha. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, length 157 cm
Hourglass Pounamu Pendant
Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 10.8 cm. Width 2 cm
Wahine with Mere Pounamu
Jane Brenkley carved wahine, holding a mere pounamu with shells at her feet, usual verse inscribed to the base. 19 cm height.
Broken Tang Greenstone Adze with Groove Sides
Toki pounamu greenstone adze with groove sides, broken tang and fine blade, length 11 cm
Maori Pounamu Adze: Pale Inanga Tapered Form
An old Maori carved pounamu toki (adze), short wide tapered form. Angled straight edge. Pale inanga tone. Length 7.5 cm, wW.5.3 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Inanga Pounamu Ngira Cloak Pin
A pounamu ngira (needle) or cloak pin, inanga variety stone, slender form with small suspension hole. Length 8 cm. Provenance: Small label attached 5600 47 Web Col (Athol K. Webster Collection) [Sold at auction 2011 Sloane's Wellington lot 172] Private…
Flowing Hair
New Zealand school greenstone (pounamu) sculpture. Bust of a woman with flowing hair. Signed to base 'Uri / Zuri' 2001, NZ. Height 19 cm
Kawakawa Pounamu Adze Blade from Contemporary Toki Poutangata
A pounamu adze blade of good kawakawa variety nephrite, from a contemporary toki poutangata, length 23 cm
11cm Toki Pounamu Pair from Neil Darroch Collection
Two toki pounamu of varying stone types, both length 11 cm, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Antique Nephrite Adze Blade, 19th Century
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), quadrangular tapering shape, length 15.8 cm
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Uneven poll and blade, left lateral edge broken away at the back, 8 cm length.
Pounamu Tapered Adze Blade - 8cm Length
Pounamu toki (adze) chipped blade, tapering form. Length 8 cm
Paua-eyed Taiaha: Early Maori Club
Early New Zealand Maori taiaha club, carved head with paua shell eyes. Length 126 cm
Pounamu Trio with Te Waikakahi Inscription
Three pieces of worked pounamu, with lateral scarf marks and the wording 'Te Waikakahi' inscribed.
Traditional Greenstone Club with Leather Cord
A New Zealand greenstone club, the tapering flat club of traditional design in deep green with black and white striations, and having a plaited leather cord attached to the handle. Length 30.5 cm
Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone with Uneven Poll, Pre-European
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, tapering form with uneven poll, some losses, 8.5 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone - Pre-European Poll Axe
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, chipped to poll, natural scarring to the back, some fritting to the blade, 9 cm length.
Mid-20th Century Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
An early/mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin to the left shoulder, mid-green tone, tapered suspension hole. Not registered. Height 7.8 cm
A Maori pre-European pounamu toki, wide flat tapered form. Mostly polished. The blade edge nearly straight, length 10 cm.
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
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Rose Gold Ring
An old Maori pounamu (bowenite) small hei tiki, hands to thighs, the ring eyes with red wax remains, 9ct rose gold suspension ring attached. Height 6 cm.
Mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki pendant
An early/mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, open heart form mouth with chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, semi-translucent mid-dark green tone and in good polish. Length 7.5 cm.
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.
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length
Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length
Translucent Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, translucent bowenite carved with rounded stomach and rudimentary features, traces of red sealing wax to eyes. Length 6.2 cm. Gold suspension ring fitted.
Pre-European Quadrangular Greenstone Toki Pounamu
A pre-European toki pounamu, quadrangular form, stone tooled scarf and snap lapidary evident to one side, mid-green tone, length 10 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Metal Clasp
Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head inclined to right with arms on thighs, pierced hole for suspension with metal clasp attached, height 4 cm
Pounamu Hei-Tiki with Paua Shell Eyes
Mike Higgs, pounamu hei-tiki, with cut paua shell eyes. Length 8 cm
Blue Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Inset Eyes
A very small pounamu hei tiki, of unusual blue toned stone, with head tilted, chin to left shoulder, paua inset eyes, flexed stance with hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
5.2kg Nephrite Pounamu Block with Old Inclusions
A large natural and cut block of nephrite pounamu, displaying medium to dark green tone, old inclusions, 5.2kg.
Pre-European Pounamu Adze Blade and Scraper Set
Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade) and scraper, each 7 cm length.
Toki, adze, small 19th century worked pounamu adze, medium green, with white feathering, small chip to blade, length 5.3 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Pierced Kuru Pounamu Pendant - 9.5 cm Length
Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 9.5 cm. Width 1.1 cm.
Maori Greenstone Carved Mere with Suspension Hole
A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional spatulate form, wide drilled suspension hole, two ridges to the butt end. Not registered. Length 27.8 cm
A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain elegant mildly concave disc form, the twin notch detail with raised lip to the back. Good mid/dark tone with snow flake inclusions. W.7.3 cm.
Pounamu Adze Blade with Provenance
A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape with lapidary scarf to one side, length 13.3 cm. Provenance: Bears old label '13 Te Kuiti'. Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 98 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.
Kokopu Pounamu Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A pounamu hei tiki by Mike Higgs, Kokopu variety, paua shell inlaid eyes. Height 10 cm
Gilt-Trimmed Pounamu Heart Pendants with Fern Engraving
A pair of pounamu (greenstone) heart pendants, each engraved 'Kia Ora' over a fern leaf with traces of gilt, 9ct. rose gold suspension loops.
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
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
Maori Pounamu Chisel with Lapidiary Grooves
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu chisel, broken in two, the drill suspension hole broken and top section missing, semi-cylindrical form, longitudinal polished lapidary grooves evident, the blunt blade end with angled bevel. Broken in two and re-glued.…
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
Toki Pou Tangata with Pounamu and Simulated Nephrite Blades
Two toki-pou-tangata, one set with a pounamu blade, the other with a simulated nephrite blade, the shafts and heads decorated with overall incised designs. Height 46 cm
Maori Pounamu Pendant for Registration
An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval cross-section. Length 5.6 cm. Being assessed for registration. Being assessed for registration.
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