Toki, adze, large argillite toki with well-defined edges, raised curve brow to the blade edge, large chip to cutting edge 32 cm, unpolished tang to one side of upper section, upper section 8 cm, polished section 25.5 cm [approx.];. Length 32 cm.…
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 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.
Pre-contact Toki with Pecked Butt and Fine Cutting Edge
Superb toki of classic form with pecked butt, terminating into very fine cutting edge designed to maximise power of cutting edge, early pre-contact form, length 28.5 cm, width 7 cm
Historical Tomahawk and Photographs of Land Wars Battle
A New Zealand Land Wars historical tomahawk souvenired by William Birss together with von Tempsky and Birss photographs, the old tomahawk with attached card labelled faintly detailed 'This tomahawk..picked up beside..next day..Ngutu-o- te-Manu, Taranaki.…
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 ceremonial adze with hourglass hole
A contact period Maori ceremonial adze (toki Poutangata). Slim, slightly tanged and with single hourglass hole. Kawakawa type greenstone with brown-green inclusions. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Artefact Auction 1988 with reference to George…
Superb Pre-European tree Felling toki (argillite), thick heavy body with square cross-section and hammer dressed tang tapering to an even poll with carved circular grooves, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp intact cutting edge. Considered to…
19th Century Maori Carved Whalebone Patiti Handle
A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) handle, the oval section shaft carved with two relief stylised full figures, one each side, remnants of red ceiling wax to the eyes, the butt end further carved with two opposing stylised figures…
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…
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Sharp Cutting Edge
Pre-European large stone toki (argillite), Quadrangular form with pecked tang, lashing grooves and rounded poll. The front displays a ridge bisecting the blade. Smooth bevel and sharp cutting edge. 32 cm length.
Marquesas Islands ceremonial adze. Carved wood, stone and fibre binding, length 116 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.
Maori Hatchet with Carved Handle and Forged Iron Blade
A Maori patiti (hatchet), the traditionally carved mid/late 20th century handle with stylised masks and lineal and notch detail, fixed to an old forged iron bladed head, length 36.5 cm.
Maori Whalebone Hatchet
19th century Maori whalebone hatchet (patiti) weathered form with trace of suspension hole to handle. Length 26 cm
Stone Adze with Protected Status
Stone tanged toki (adze), of elongated, deep tapering quadrangular form, with a pale grey smooth patina, finely hammer-dressed reduced tang, Y15765, L. 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under the Protected Objects Act 1975, only Registered…
Kawakawa Pounamu Toki Pendant Pair
Pre- European pounamu toki (nephrite adze), Kawakawa variety pounamu with lapidary scarf to one side. Deep groove to the center suggesting that the piece was intended be made into two pendants, 9 cm length.
Polished Argillite Pre-European Toki Adze Blade
A superb black Argillite Pre-European toki (adze blade), finely modelled, quadrangular shape, bevel and front section highly polished, the rest pecked. Well defined curved chin above the bevel edge, 19.6 cm length.
Maori Basalt Toki Adze, 22.5cm
A pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), rounded quadrangular form, of good size and shape. Length 22.5 cm.
Rare Pre-European Gabbro Toki Adze Blade (22 cm)
A good rare Pre-European gabbro rock toki ( adze blade), Quadrangular sectioned reducing to the hammer dressed grip section. 22 cm length.
Maori Hafted Adze with Greenstone Tanged Blade
A contact period Maori Hafted adze (toki). Shaft with notch and grooved carved decoration. Greenstone tanged adze lashed to foot. Length (shaft) 34 cm. Length (adze) 11.9 cm
Maori Basalt Toki Adze - Duff Type 1A
A large pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), tapered form with curved bevel in good polish, flaked finish to the tang. dark tone. Duff type 1A, length 26 cm.
Large Pre-European hogback toki (argillite), Partially polished with hammered dressed tang and poll, sharp intact cutting edge. Discovered in Waitotara, 1933, length 30 cm,
Serpentinite Toki with Hammered Surface and Polished Edge
Large Pre-European Serpentinite toki, thick tapering quadrangular shape with a ridge bisecting the bevel. Hammer dressed surface throughout, lower edge of the bevel polished. Fritting to blade edge, 31 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu: Polished Cutting Stone Blade
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape with well defined lateral edges, smooth bevel and sharp cutting edge. Polished to the blade with pecking to back upper section. 13 cm length
18th Century Greenstone Whao and White Stone Toki
Three 18th century or earlier small greenstone Whao (chisel), two of classic tapering form. The third of rounded crude form. Together with a toki of white stone material, length 7 cm, 6 cm, 5 cm, 11 cm.
Antique Blunt Toki with Deep Lashing Grooves
18th century or earlier large toki, deep lashing grooves to butt, blunt blade, length 33 cm.
Maori Carved Long Handled Kakauroa Axe with Iron Blade
20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm.
Maori Greenstone Adze with Tapered Haft and Flared Shoulders
A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced tapered haft with distinctive short, flared shoulders to the flat blade with near parallel sides, chip to blade edge, dark green tone with pale/orange/brown inclusions, in good polish. Length 17…
Large Unpolished Flaked Adze Blade with Green Stone
A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Complete adze. Quadrangular cross-section. Finely ground on all sides. Longitudinal crack on proper right side. Large bevel, slight chin. Curved cutting edge with numerous small chips. Deep green stone…
Kawakawa Pounamu Toki Set
Two pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone. The larger of the two with lapidary scarfing to one lateral edge, poll broken and uneven, defined bevel and sharp cutting edge, polished surface. Smaller; Lapidary scarfing to one lateral edge, sharp cutting edge,…
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Pounamu
Pre-European toki pounamu, fired inanga. Quadrangular form, poll flaked and uneven, hammer pecked back lateral, clear bevel and sharp cutting edge. 16 cm length.
Broken Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone, 17cm
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, poll and upper section broken away, scarfing to the right lateral edge, cutting edge sharp. Small amount of fritting to the blade, 17 cm length.
Large Maori Toki Pounamu with Scarf and Snap Ridging
An old Maori pounamu large toki, tapered form with evident scarf and snap ridging to the sides, good overall polish, dark nephrite with pale flake inclusions. Chipping to cutting edge. Length 26 cm
Polished Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Flaking
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Polished surface with extensive flaking to the poll and lateral edges. 13 cm length. Y number pending
Maori Land Wars Steel Axe
Patiti - axe Maori land wars (1845-1872), steel trade axe. Blade stamped: 'W. Gilpin' and 'C. Davies'., a base of wooden handle terminates with 12 carved ridges. Pierced square hole. Rich, mid-brown patina. Length 32 cm. Width 15.7 cm
Maori Stone Tools for Flax Preparation and Adze Crafting
A patu muka, Maori stone flax fibre pounder and a Greywacke toki, Maori adze blade, the patu muka with greywacke ovoid body shape and short grip. Used in the preparation of muka by beating the fibres extracted from New Zealand flax (harakeke), to produce…
Polished Black Basalt Toki Adze with Horizontal Rib
A pre-European black basalt toki (adze), rounded and reduced pecked tang, the polished body of tapered swollen rectangular section with uncommon pronounced horizontal rib, presumably to assist in securing a haft, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Old auction…
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Lashing Grooves
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale mottled inclusions. Well defined bevel and sharp cutting edge. Lashing grooves. 12 cm length. Y number pending
Pre-European Kokopu Pounamu Toki Axe
Pre-European toki pounamu (kokopu), kokopu pounamu is a pale speckled variety. Quadrangular scarf marks down the right side of face and left side lateral. Edges are well defined and cutting edge sharp. 20 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Natural Scarring
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Poll uneven, the face and back show some natural scarring, polished bevel and blade. Small chip to the sharp cutting edge, 9 cm length.
Maori Stone Adze with Rounded Central Ridge - 27cm
A Maori pre-European stone hogback toki (adze), rounded central ridge, hammer dressed, length 27 cm.
Maori Pounamu Toki Blade
A Maori pre-European pounamu toki, wide tapered form, good dark green tone, the blade probably resharpened at a later date. Length 10.9 cm, width 6.2 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Carved adze haft with full figure
Ian McMillan carved adze haft (tokipoutangata), the curving handle with full figure at the top, the sennit cord binding with feather highlight, no adze present, carved from an old found branch section with worm holes evident. Length 32 cm.
Green Stone Adze with Sharp Blade
Polished grey-green stone toki (adze), of quadrangular tapering form, rounded sides and well-defined sharp blade, good patina, a ridge has been formed with a modern grinder to the front butt, Y14688, L. 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Note: Under…
Green Stone Axe Heads and Grind Stones Collection
Axe heads & Grind stones, collection of green stone, possibly pre Columbian, length 6 cm, to 22 cm
Pre-European Argillite Adze Blade with Square Form
Pre- European toki (adze blade), Argillite stone, unusual square form blade reducing to the pole section. The blade polished, the pole section pecked and flaked, 19 cm length
Rare Spaded Toki, Serpentine, 17cm Length
A large rare Spaded toki, possibly crafted from serpentine, with hammered dressed lateral edges the rest polished throughout, 17 cm length.
Maori black basalt toki adze, Duff type 1A
A large Maori pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type 1A, tradition tapered quadrangular form, the broad flake chipping with soft weathered (water) worn finish. Length 31.5 cm.
Antique Greenstone Adze
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu, the greenstone adze of mildly tapered form, mildly curved angled bevel, evidence of stone tooled cut to one margin, a shallow cut to the centre of one face, length 16 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection
Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze with intricate head lashing
Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze small polished adze head (loose), finely carved octagonal section on tower base, the intricate head lashing showing some losses, height 39 cm
Broad Quadrangular Toki with Pecked Upper Section
Pre-European large stone toki, unusually broad flat quadrangular form, with pecked upper section and poll, the remaining surface smooth. Sharp cutting edge. Small flaking to lower laterals on the back. 26 cm length.
Carved ceremonial adze with wheku head and paua eyes
Toki poutangata (hafted ceremonial adze), with a tapering slender handle, the top section with a carved wheku head with rauponga detailing and cut paua shell eyes (one missing). Hafted with an argillite toki bound with muka. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs…
Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Adze
A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of relatively flat form, fine blade. Length 9.5 cm
Maori Stone Adze: Tapered Rectangular Form
A pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), flat tapered form, rectangular cross-section. Medium/dark grey tone. Length 25 cm.
Early 20th century Toki Poutangata ceremonial adze
A early 20th century toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze), full figure to outside, mask to one side above geometric notch and chevron decoration. Square suspension hole. Small greenstone toki with muka and dog fur lashing, length 30 cm.
Toki Pounamu Group from Pre-Contact Period
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Antique Maori Nephrite Adze
An old Maori nephrite adze, 19th century or earlier, finely shaped working adze made from a deep green nephrite. Provenance: BL Hornshaw collection (1878-1937) Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific & Australian Aboriginal artefacts, he received many…
Mottled Green Pounamu Toki from Aotearoa
A pounamu toki, Aotearoa. This adze is made from mottled light and dark green nephrite stone. The toki is un-tanged, bevelled and has a quadrangular cross section. The obverse and reverse of the toki is polished. Length 6 cm, width 4 cm, depth 8 cm
Greenstone Hafted Adze for Ceremonial Use
Toki Poutangata blade greenstone hafted adze for ceremonial purposes, of flat quadrangular form with pierced hole for attachment, chip to tang, length 21.5 cm
Large Quadrangulated Argillite Toki Adze
Superb toki - adze, of exceptionally large, quadrangulated form tapering to a fine blade. Pecked surface to top and end. Smooth finish to sides and back. Argillite. Length 34.7 cm. Width 9.7 cm
Early Greenstone Toki & Worked Pounamu Stone Collection
Greenstone Toki & Worked Pounamu Stone (3). Two early toki pounamu and a worked pounamu stone. Length 10.6 cm. Width 2 cm; Length 7.6 cm. Width 2.7 cm; Length 8.5 cm. Width 4.6 cm. Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private…
Large Cook Islands Stone Adze Blade
An old large Cook Islands stone adze blade, the spade form blade with mildly concaved triangular top and bevelled sides, roughly triangular form tang. 21.5 cm x 11.2 cm x 44. Probably from Mangaia, the most southerly of the Cook Islands group. Provenance:…
Simple 20th Century Toki Tangata Adze
20th century ceremonial adze (toki tangata) hafted adze of simple undecorated form with muka lashing. Length 37 cm
Tapered Pounamu Toki Adze with Fine Blade Edge
Pounamu toki (adze) tapering form with fine blade edge, length 8.5 cm
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…
Maori Hafted Adze with Long Curved Handle
A Maori Hafted adze (toki), with long curved handle and fine lashing. Length 60 cm
Rusted Fighting Tomahawk with Squared Bone Haft
A fighting tomahawk (tokikakaupoto), with trade iron axe head, the bone haft pierced with a squared hole at the butt end. Blade edge rusted and chipped. Length 30.5 cm
Large Maori Adze Blade of D'Urville Island Argillite
A large argillite toki, Maori adze blade, of tapered trapezoidal form, blade slightly curved, non-polished, surface with evidence of flake chipping. This adze made of D'Urville Island argillite would have been a product of high value exported over long…
Polished Inanga Pounamu Toki, 20 cm Length
Pounamu toki by Charlie Marsh, polished Inanga variety stone. Traditional quadrangular tanged form pecked to the underside. Modern 20th century. 20 cm length
Pre-European Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Scarf Mark
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Scarf mark and flaking along left lateral edge, large flake mark to the face. Poll flaked and uneven, cutting edge intact and sharp. 10 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Adze Blade, Pre-European
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.
Pre-European Polished Hogback Toki Axe
A Pre-European hogback toki (greywacke), hammer pecked on the top and sides. Polished to the blade section. 24 cm length.
Large Pre-European Greywacke Toki with Polished Blade
A large Pre-European toki (greywacke), tapering quadrangular shape, hammer pecking across the surface with polished blade. 28 cm length.
Toki pounamu, polished inanga variety stone, scarf marks to one lateral side, cutting edge sharp and intact. 6 cm length.
Early Maori nephrite toki with tapered bevel
An early Maori nephrite toki (greenstone adze), evidence of early lapidary scarf and snap technique, tapered bevel, length 4.4 cm.
Two Maori pre-European toki, one of grey argillite, flaked and pecked, polished curved bevel, length 15.5 cm. The other of narrow form and triangular section, the narrow blade in polish otherwise flaked finish, length 16.5 cm.
Pre-European Maori greenstone inanga adze
A pre-European Maori greenstone adze (toki), the inanga variety stone with pale silvery green inclusions, flat tapered form, defined groove cut to one lateral margin, polished overall finish with rough unfinished poll. 3.9 x 1.1 x 98.
Greenstone Adze Heads from Baliem Valley, West Papua
Three greenstone adze heads, Baliem valley, West Papua (3), length 15 to 23 cm
Early Toki Adze with Sharp Edge and Soft Patina
Large Toki. A good adze of early form with pecked butt leading to a sharp cutting edge. Early soft patina. Height 25.2 cm. Width 9.4 cm
Elongated Argillite Toki Adze with Patina and Fracture
Argillite toki (adze), of elongated rounded quadrangular form, with good smooth patina with some specks, prominent chin ridge before the curved polished blade area, large old conchoidal fracture to the front, some chipping to the blade, Y14064, L. 22 cm.…
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Uneven Hammer Dressing
A large Pre-European toki (argillite), thick quadrangular form with well defined lateral edges, poll uneven hammer dressed and tanged, a clear ridge bisects the bevel, the cutting edge is asymmetric and chipped, 30 cm length.
Silver Mounted Toki - New Zealand Knife
Fine silver mounted toki. A traditional toki - adze blade with a silver plate collar, marks and inscription 'New Zealand knife'. Height 9.5 cm. Width 5.8 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.
Maori Stone Toki Adze - Pre-European Era
A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), with steep bevel and pronounced chin, reduced and rounded towards the poll for hafting, length 20.1 cm.
Black Stone Adze on Wooden Shaft with Muka Binding
Stone toki adze on wooden shaft, black sharp edges toki attached to rakau whakairo with thick muka, 35 cm long
Early Patina Large Quadrangulated Toki
Large toki. Large, quadrangulated form tapering to fine flaked blade. Early weathered patina. Length 30.8 cm. Width 10 cm.
Rare White Toki Adze Blade from Chatham Islands
Rare white stone toki (adze blade), Quadrangular shape, smooth surface with blunt curved cutting edge. Provenance: Chatham Islands. Purchased from Dunbar Sloane in March 1971, 12 cm length.
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.
River-worn Maori Toki Axe
A Maori pre-European toki, with reduced pecked tang and tapered wedged form, over-all river worn type smooth finish, dark green-grey tone. Length 21 cm.
Large Quadrangulated Toki Adze
Large toki - adze, of exceptionally large quadrangulated form, tapering to a fine blade. Overall smooth surface. Length 26 cm. Width 8.5 cm
Greywacke Stone Toki Adze with Hammer Dressing
Toki (adze), Greywacke stone, hammer dressing to the reduced poll section, 22 cm length. .
Polished Pre-European Asymmetric Toki Pounamu
Pre-European toki pounamu, uneven poll and asymmetric blade. Polished. 10 cm length. Y number pending
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