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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An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in…

18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki from J.B. Stevenson Collection

An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the right and displays clearly detailed facial features with widely recessed eyes, diamond pattern to the nasal bridge…

A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good…

A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good example of a large early type II form carved in pale opaque inanga. The head shows a leftward orientation with shallow eye rings forming a wide flat nose and a mouth with tongue and two teeth.…

A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved…

18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Pale Inanga Stone

A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale inclusions, most likely refashioned from an adze. The finely carved facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a finely detailed…

Toki - adze, large rare greywacke stone toki, quadrangular form,…

Toki - adze, large rare greywacke stone toki, quadrangular form, straight vertical sides, with unusual small notches along the length of the four edges of the adze up to the poll, flakes to poll. Slightly curved sharp rounded blade. Length 35 cm.…

A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved…

A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone refashioned from an adze. Facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a raised nasal bridge, and heart shaped mouth with a long tongue and…

Important toki poutangata handle, a fine and important carved…

Important Carved Toki Poutangata Representing John Ballance

Important toki poutangata handle, a fine and important carved toki poutangata a carved wood handle with a full figure at the top of the blade representing John Ballance (realistic) the figure, seated with arms resting stark, legs slightly bent, feet…

An exquisite long handled axe (toki kakauroa). A long…

Paua Inlaid Long Handled Axe

An exquisite long handled axe (toki kakauroa). A long cylindrical shaft with a dark brown patina. Mid way up the handles length is a carved faces with paua shell inlay eyes. Steel axe head. Length 147 cm, width 20 cm

An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu…

Exceptional Museum-Quality Carved Pounamu Toki Poutangata by Gardiner

An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu toki poutangata, of large size, the oval section cylindrical handle with stylised bust carved end, the raised top with entwined pierced and carved stylised figures in a good dark green kahurangi…

A 19th century tewhatewha with hawk bundles, fine tewhatewha in…

Hawk Feathered Tewhatewha on Presentation Stand

A 19th century tewhatewha with hawk bundles, fine tewhatewha in orthodox form with axe shaped blade leading to a flattened cylindrical shaft and spear point. Below the distinctive blade of the tewhatewha hangs an early ball of karearea (New Zealand…

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…

An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in kawakawa…

18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone, Provenance Webster

An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone most likely fashioned from an adze. The face displays triple ringed eyes embellished with red sealing wax (added later). Natural scars to the stone and countersunk suspension hole.…

Early Mangaian ruatangaeo - ceremonial adze finely polished…

Polished Mangaian Ruatangaeo Ceremonial Adze

Early Mangaian ruatangaeo - ceremonial adze finely polished adze head lashed to the turret form base with intricate binding, fully decorated with triangular motifs, light brown patina, height 42 cm, width 8.5 cm

An exquisitely carved patiti, with an iron head and hardwood…

Iron-headed Patoti with Hardwood Handle

An exquisitely carved patiti, with an iron head and hardwood handle. Height 36 cm, width 13.1 cm, depth 2.5 cm

A large and impressive Maori contact period carved pounamu toki…

Maori carved pounamu adze blade from Flower Collection

A large and impressive Maori contact period carved pounamu toki (adze blade), wide flat tapered form with mildly curved bevel, the narrow butt end with early pre-European type lapidary scarf and snap technique evident, the widest edge with two fine…

A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled…

Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Mortimer Trade Axe Head

A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled Hatchet). The trade axe head stamped 'Mortimer'. The shaft with two weku masks with red sealing wax eyes. Haehae and pakati decoration. Height 134 cm

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (argillite),…

Impressive Pre-European Argillite Toki with Heavy Flaking, 42.5 Inches

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (argillite), rectangular form tapering to an incipient tang and poll section. Heavily flaked throughout. Length 42.5.

Toki - adze, large mottled medium green pounamu toki, 19th…

Toki - adze, large mottled medium green pounamu toki, 19th century or earlier, of quadrangular tapering form with straight vertical sides, poll slightly reduced in thickness. Short steep bevel and sharp blade. Length 29 cm. Provenance: Estate of John…

Toki - adze, 19th century or earlier medium to pale green…

Toki - adze, 19th century or earlier medium to pale green pounamu toki, straight blade with small chips along cutting edge, steep short bevel with rounded chin. Straight vertical sides to rounded poll, groups of small notches along both ventral edges.…

Large and impressive Argillite toki of quadrangular form,…

Archaic Argillite Toki from Te Horo Beach

Large and impressive Argillite toki of quadrangular form, Archaic period 14th- 16th century, Hammer pecked finish. Provenance: Found on Te Horo beach on the Kapiti Coast. Circa 1900. Y registration pending.

Toki pou tangata - ceremonial adze fine and rare example of…

Rare Chiefly Adze with Manaia and Pataki Designs

Toki pou tangata - ceremonial adze fine and rare example of chiefly ceremonial adze, the top carved with dominating manaia figure holding a lizard by its tail, fully decorated with pataki and triple heihei designs to top shaft, stone adze bound with muka…

Large and impressive Pre-European argillite toki, tapering…

Polished Argillite Toki Axe, 34 cm

Large and impressive Pre-European argillite toki, tapering quadrangular shape with well defined lateral edges. Polished surface hammer pecked to the poll section. Some fritting to the blade. 34 cm length.

A Maori tewhatewha, fine tewhatewha of elegant proportions.…

Elegant Maori Tewhatewha Axe

A Maori tewhatewha, fine tewhatewha of elegant proportions. Constructed from the root of a hardwood tree, this tewhatewha has the distinctive axe shaped rapa (blade) with a scarce curved top leading to a fine flattened handle and mata (spear-point). The…

Late 19th/early 20th century long handled axe (toki Kakauroa)…

Long-handled axe with intricate decorative features

Late 19th/early 20th century long handled axe (toki Kakauroa) decorated with large figure in relief, paua shell insets, geometric motifs and manaia type mask to top, length 104 cm

A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze),…

Maori Greenstone Adze with Curved Blade

A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze), tapered rounded form with pecked tang, the polished blade of curved form with fine cutting edge. Length 20 cm. Being assessed for registration.

A very good quality 19th century patiti (short handled weapon)…

19th Century Patiti with Tiki & Manaia Carvings

A very good quality 19th century patiti (short handled weapon) carved tiki face at top and manaia head at the base butt., with whale bone handle and an iron mounted axe, maker William Gilpin 1860s imprinted into side of axe blade.

Rarotonga (Cook Islands) old stone bound and wood hafted adze,…

Rarotonga (Cook Islands) old stone bound and wood hafted adze, the tapered blade with V-form detail, finely woven and plaited sennet cord binding, mildly tapered oval section handle, length 66 cm

Toki poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century, dark flared…

19th Century Toki Poutangata Ceremonial Adze

Toki poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century, dark flared greenstone adze bound to haft with flax cord, haft decorated with notch motif and paua shell inset, tiki figure to top of haft, length 47 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Inanga…

Inanga Pounamu Toki from Gibbs Collection

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Inanga with speckled inclusions in the stone, reducing quadrangular shape with sharply delineated cutting edge, lapidary scarf running down the length of one side. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs…

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Kawakawa…

Kawakawa Pounamu Toki with Inanga Inclusions

A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Kawakawa variety stone with mottled inanga inclusions. Lapidary scarfs visible to each side. 31 cm length, 6.5 cm width.

An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki fashioned from an…

An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki fashioned from an inanga stone toki. Countersunk suspension hole and scarf markings evident on the back, height 7.5 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 - adze, large dark green pounamu toki, straight blade with…

Toki - adze, large dark green pounamu toki, straight blade with sharp corners, steep short bevel with marked chin. Straight vertical sides taper to damaged pole. Entire surface polished. Length 29.2 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A superb rare large argillite Pre-European toki (adze),…

Rare Archaic Period Argillite Toki Adze

A superb rare large argillite Pre-European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross-section form reducing to the pole section. The pole with unusual lobed ridging. Overall pecked finish. Some chipping to the blade edge. Similar in form to toki found at…

A large Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, poll…

Large Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone Axe

A large Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, poll uneven, rounded lateral edges, slightly rounded cutting edge but intact. Polished throughout, 25 cm length.

A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze),…

Impressive Quadrangular Black Basalt Toki Adze

A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze), quadrangular form, long tapered bevel, part in good polish, broad flaking towards the butt. Length 34 cm.

Early Tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'axe' type head, stone…

Stone-tooled Tewhatewha with Abstracted Mania Design

Early Tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'axe' type head, stone tooled with a deep rich patina, a pierced hole with attached feathers and the shaft decorated with softly carved abstracted mania design. Length 120.5 cm. Width 17.4 cm

A large and impressive argillite ridge back toki. Length 45 cm.…

Impressive 45cm Argillite Ridge Back Toki

A large and impressive argillite ridge back toki. Length 45 cm. Width 6.4 cm.

Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale…

Pre-European Kawakawa Toki Pounamu with Scarf Marks and Inclusions

Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale mottled inclusions. Quadrangular cross-section with scarf marks running down both lateral edges with slight asymmetry to the poll. Double sided bevel with a smooth polished surface throughout.…

A late 19th century toki Kaukaroa (long handled axe), the shaft…

A late 19th century toki Kaukaroa (long handled axe), the shaft carved with eight carved wheku figures terminating in a rauponga carved arero (tongue) similar to a taiaha, mounted with a trade steel blade, height 106 cm,

Pre-European large toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone.…

Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone, Polished and Sharp

Pre-European large toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Quadrangular form, scarf markings to both laterals, pecked uneven poll, polished surface throughout with smooth bevel and cutting edge intact and sharp. 26 cm length.

A large and impressive argillite stone toki, Y16332. Length 31…

Impressive 31cm Argillite Stone Toki

A large and impressive argillite stone toki, Y16332. Length 31 cm

A good Pre-European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Flatted…

Mottled Brown Pre-European Pounamu Toki Adze - 16cm

A good Pre-European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Flatted tapering quadrangular shape with mottled brown inclusions in the stone, lapidary scarf to one side, 16 cm length

Large Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone,…

Large Kawakawa Pounamu Toki

Large Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape, polished surface with small hammer pecked area and minor lapidary scarf mark to the poll. Later suspension hole probably steel tooled. Some fritting to the blade. 31 cm…

A Ruatangaeo pedestal adze, Mangaia, Cook Islands, early 20th…

Mangaia Ceremonial Adze with Geometric Patterns

A Ruatangaeo pedestal adze, Mangaia, Cook Islands, early 20th century. The size and form of this ruatangaeo suggests that it May have been a ceramonial adze rather than a functional tool. This ruatangaeo has a pyramidical form. The lower section of the…

A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi…

A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi Wilson, the traditionally carved handle with stylised mask to the butt, curving lineal and notch detail to the back, a pierced and carved mask to each side below the old steel trade axe blade,…

A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape with lapidary…

Pounamu Adze Blade from Private Estate Collection

A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape with lapidary scarfs to each side. Provenance: Ex Athol Webster Collection #1592. Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 99 Miet Collection, length 11.6 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A Pre-European toki pounamu, broad quadrangular form, the…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Pounamu with Scarring

A Pre-European toki pounamu, broad quadrangular form, the surface of the face uneven with natural scaring, polished bevel with a straight sharp cutting edge, 17 cm length.

Kakauroa - long handled axe early example with early iron trade…

Kakauroa Long Handled Axe with Carved Koru Design

Kakauroa - long handled axe early example with early iron trade axe head, shaft carved with figures, koru design with pataki and single and double heihei lines, shaft end carved with traditional taiaha style tongue, rich dark brown patina, length 102.5 cm

Large toki pounamu pre-contact period, quadrangular form with…

Quadrangular Pre-Contact Toki Pounamu

Large toki pounamu pre-contact period, quadrangular form with sharp edges, length 24 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection

A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular…

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…

Large Pre-European toki (dark greywacke), polished traditional…

Polished Dark Greywacke Toki, Pre-European Era

Large Pre-European toki (dark greywacke), polished traditional quadrangular form reducing to the tang, pecked to the underside section. 32 cm length. Y number pending

Unusual Agillite toki with curved end section, Flaked lateral…

Curved Agillite Toki with Flaked Edges

Unusual Agillite toki with curved end section, Flaked lateral edges and center ridge line to the face, 27 cm length.

Toki, adze, large basalt stone toki of tapered form with curved…

Toki, adze, large basalt stone toki of tapered form with curved bevel, flaked & polished finish, dark tone, small chips to cutting edge, length 34 cm, width [blade end] 10.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Toki Poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century or earlier,…

19th Century Toki Poutangata Stone Adze with Flax Cord Haft

Toki Poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century or earlier, stone adze of tapering form bound to haft with flax cord, haft of simple fine curved form with deep lashing groove, length 52 cm, . Provenance: John Griffin collection

A good large pre-European toki pounamu, dark green tone,…

Large Dark Green Quadrangular Toki Pounamu

A good large pre-European toki pounamu, dark green tone, quadrangular form, the rough butt end with angular textured section, otherwise in good polish, one side displaying scarf cut and snap stone lapidary technique, mildly curved angled bevel, length 25…

Large toki. Very good example, pecked finish to end leading to…

Polished Pecked Toki with Sharp Edge - 25cm

Large toki. Very good example, pecked finish to end leading to a highly polished and refined body, with a sharp well defined cutting edge. Length 25 cm. Width 6.5 cm.

A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze,…

Honolulu Stone Adze, 1870

A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze, semi-polished blade, broad fleck chipped body, old label attached detailed 'Fd. in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1870 by Inspector of Works and Given to David Bell by Alex. Young of Honolulu, and in 1933…

A contact period or earlier toki pounamu, (nephrite) of…

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…

A 19th century patiti (Maori hand axe), the wooden shaft carved…

A 19th century patiti (Maori hand axe), the wooden shaft carved with wheku heads and rauponga, mounted with a trade steel blade, height 35 cm,

Pre-European toki pounamu, carved in kawakawa variety stone.…

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.

A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze),…

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…

A Rangi Redman Maori toki poutangata, the hafted adze finely…

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.

A pre-European Maori carved pounamu large toki (adze blade),…

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…

A c.1840 whalebone patiti (short handled weapon), with steel…

Whalebone Patiti with Steel Axe Head

A c.1840 whalebone patiti (short handled weapon), with steel axe head. Bone is worn and polished. Length 28 cm.

A 19th century pounamu poutangata adze blade, a toki poutangata…

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…

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (adze blade), grey…

Impressive Pre-European Adze Blade with Reeve's Model

A large and impressive Pre-European toki (adze blade), grey argillite, quadrangular shape, finely modelled, polished all over with a few areas were pecking remains, particularly the lashing area, Sold together with a small model made by Robert Lionel…

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

Rare Fighting Axe. Kakauroa With steel axe head (rusty). The…

Rusty Kakauroa Fighting Axe from T. Clemence Collection

Rare Fighting Axe. Kakauroa With steel axe head (rusty). The shaft carved at middle of handle. Length 124.5 cm. Width 18 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand

A good large Pre-European toki (dark argillite), tapering…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Unique Grooves

A good large Pre-European toki (dark argillite), tapering quadrangular shape with well defined unblemished lateral edges and bevel with sharp blade. Unusual concentric grooves to the top of the poll. Polished all over finish. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs…

A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff…

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…

A large pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type 1A,…

Large Black Basalt Toki Adze, Duff Type 1A

A large pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type 1A, the tang displaying rough flaked form otherwise in good semi-polish. The rounded bevel intact, length 29 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A nephrite adze blade (toki pounamu), Quadrangular cross…

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…

Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze polished adze head (loose…

Mangaian Ruatangaeo Polished Adze Head on Carved Tower Base

Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze polished adze head (loose with some chipping to edge), intricate lashed head on carved tower base, height 106 cm

A large greywacke adze blade roughout, flaked surfaced…

Large Greywacke Adze Blade Roughout, Quadrangular Tapering Shape

A large greywacke adze blade roughout, flaked surfaced quadrangular tapering shape (Duff type 2A), length 32.3 cm. Provenance:Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 200 Private Estate Collection.

New Caledonia Kanak ceremonial axe. Ovoid greenstone blade. The…

Kanak Greenstone Ceremonial Axe

New Caledonia Kanak ceremonial axe. Ovoid greenstone blade. The haft bound in palm fibre and cord. Height 68 cm

A late 19th century toki poutangata (ceremonial adze handle),…

A late 19th century toki poutangata (ceremonial adze handle), with carved wheku head, rauponga carving and cut paua inset, height 66 cm,

Large Pre-European toki, Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki, 29cm Length

Large Pre-European toki, Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to the sides and tanged end section. 29 cm length.

Large toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to…

Hammer-Pecked Quadrangular Toki Blade

Large toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shaped, hammer pecked to the sides and tanged end section. 29 cm length.

A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), mainly polished, the…

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…

Early tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'Axe' type head, stone…

Stone-tooled Tewhatewha with Abstracted Mania Design

Early tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'Axe' type head, stone tooled with a deep rich patina, a pierced hole for attachment of feathers and the shaft decorated with softly carved abstracted mania design. Length 126 cm. Width 16.5 cm.

A good Hog back Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite,…

Argillite Hogback Toki with Carved Kauri Stand

A good Hog back Pre-European toki (adze blade), Argillite, quadrangular shape with deep triangulated blade, pecked and polished finish. Together with a later carved kauri stand decorated with wheku heads, toki length 270 mm, stand 36 x 12 cm

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of natural…

Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Toki Adze

A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of natural curved form. Minor chips to blade. Length 16 cm

Pre-European large toki (dark argillite), thick set stone with…

Large Pre-European Toki Axe from Gibbs Collection

Pre-European large toki (dark argillite), thick set stone with slight curvation to laterals, long bevel to blade. Poll uneven. Incipient hammer pecked tang, the remainder polished. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection. 31 cm length.

A superb large Pre-European toki (argillite), tapering…

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…

Group of toki. Four adzes of classic form. Length 18 cm. Width…

Four Classic Toki Adzes Set

Group of toki. Four adzes of classic form. Length 18 cm. Width 6.7 cm. Length 17.8 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Length 13 cm. Width 5.2 cm. Length 13.4 cm. Width 6.5 cm.

Large toki - adze superb and early form with smooth sides,…

Early Superb Large Toki Adze

Large toki - adze superb and early form with smooth sides, small cutting face and pecked ridge and butt. Length 28.5 cm. Width 7 cm

Fine toki pou tangata, of delicate form with cut and pierced…

Delicate Adze for Ceremonial Purposes

Fine toki pou tangata, of delicate form with cut and pierced attachment hole. This adze would have been used for ceremonial and adornment purposes. Length 7.2 cm. Width 3.5 cm

A rare moa hunter serpentine Rei (divided sphere amulet), one…

Rare Moa Hunter Serpentine Rei Amulet

A rare moa hunter serpentine Rei (divided sphere amulet), one side broken. These rare and early amulets were made in the early period of New Zealand settlement. There is no clear indication of age for these divided spheres but they were typically found…

Three old Maori pounamu small toki, evidence of early lapidary.…

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.

Toki Poutangata by John Moore (Hafted ceremonial adze blade),…

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…

Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale…

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.

Two adzes and a roughout from the Pitcairn Islands, heavily…

Pitcairn Island Adzes and Roughout Set

Two adzes and a roughout from the Pitcairn Islands, heavily flaked, 19 cm, 17 cm, 16.5 cm length

A large pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), tapered…

Maori Stone Adze with Polished Side

A large pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), tapered quadrangular form with tapered bevel, one side with half polish otherwise flaked and pecked finish displaying some broad chipping, mildly reduced tang end, curved blade end. Length 31 cm, maximum width…

A pounamu toki, Northland, Aotearoa, shaped from pale green…

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 good Pre-European toki, dark argillite of tapering…

Dark Argillite Pre-European Toki with Sharp Cutting Edge

A good Pre-European toki, dark argillite of tapering quadrangular shape with tang and elegantly arching top and curved bevel with sharp cutting edge. Polished with pecking to the tang underside. 20 cm.

A pre 19th century Maori carved toki Poutangata (ceremonial…

Maori Poutangata Adze with Stone Blade

A pre 19th century Maori carved toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze). Wooden shaft of possibly natural form with squared heel. Replacement lashing with flared stone blade. Length 46 cm