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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Toki - adzes (2) one complete toki and one fragment. Length 14.…

Toki Adzes: Complete and Fragmented

Toki - adzes (2) one complete toki and one fragment. Length 14.5 cm. Width 7 cm; length 11 cm. Width 6 cm

Toki. Pecked finish with defined cutting edge. Length 19 cm.…

19cm Toki with Pecked Finish and Defined Edge

Toki. Pecked finish with defined cutting edge. Length 19 cm. Width 8 cm.

An early Pacific Island stone adze, length 22.2 cm

Early Pacific Island Stone Adze - 22.2 cm Length

An early Pacific Island stone adze, length 22.2 cm

Toki fragment - adze poll-end fragment from a large toki.…

Large Toki Adze Poll-End Fragment, 10cm x 6.4cm

Toki fragment - adze poll-end fragment from a large toki. Length 10 cm. Width 6.4 cm

Maori New Zealand stone hand axe. Excavated at Waitangi, Fred…

Maori Stone Hand Axe from Waitangi Excavation

Maori New Zealand stone hand axe. Excavated at Waitangi, Fred Smith. Collection. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 20 cm

Hafted adze black stone adze, tightly woven fibre binding to a…

Black Stone Adze with Woven Fiber Binding

Hafted adze black stone adze, tightly woven fibre binding to a cylindrical shaft, mid-brown well-used patina. Height 42 cm. Width 20 cm

Hafted adze, fine example, green stone adze, tightly bound with…

Greenstone Hafted Adze with Orchid Fibre Binding

Hafted adze, fine example, green stone adze, tightly bound with cane and plaited orchid fibre to a wooden shaft. Rich well-used patina. Height 55 cm. Width 39 cm

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (5)

Assorted Toki Group

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (5)

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

Toki Collection: Varied Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

Toki - adze elongated, flattened form terminating in a fine…

Elongated Adze with Fine Cutting Edge

Toki - adze elongated, flattened form terminating in a fine cutting edge. Length 19 cm. Width 6.5 cm

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecking to both laterals, stone…

Polished pre-European toki with pecking and large flake

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecking to both laterals, stone smooth and polished from half way down the face to the cutting edge, large flake to the left side of bevel. 15 cm length.

Large Toki. Large, quad angulated form tapering to fine chipped…

Quad Angulated Large Toki Blade

Large Toki. Large, quad angulated form tapering to fine chipped blade. Length 19 cm. Width 5.5 cm

Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form, heavily…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki, Heavily Flaked Argillite, L 18 cm

Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form, heavily flaked. L 18 cm,

Small Pre-European toki (argillite), Flaked and pecked. L 6 cm,

Pre-European toki: Small flaked and pecked argillite tool, 6 cm

Small Pre-European toki (argillite), Flaked and pecked. L 6 cm,

A Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered and mildly rounded…

A Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered and mildly rounded form. Polished dark grey with small area of fine pecking. Some chips to bevel, length 13.7 cm.

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

Toki Collection: Varied Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

Toki Collection: Diverse Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (6)

A 20th century copy of a pre-European Maori adze blade, Duff…

Maori Adze Blade Replica, 20th Century

A 20th century copy of a pre-European Maori adze blade, Duff type 3, reconstituted stone, made c.1990, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 6.8…

Small Quadrangular Argillite Adze Blade

A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 6.8 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 130 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.

Pre-European toki (argillite), heavily flaked, smooth bevel and…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Sharp Cutting Edge and Smooth Bevel

Pre-European toki (argillite), heavily flaked, smooth bevel and sharp intact cutting edge. L 10.5 cm,

Worked Obsidian stone two other worked stones used for…

Sharpening Stones Trio: Obsidian, Toki, and A Toki

Worked Obsidian stone two other worked stones used for sharpening toki and a toki.

A Maori stone axe made with New Zealand  timber & stone on…

Maori Stone Axe on Stand

A Maori stone axe made with New Zealand timber & stone on stand, length 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (7)

Toki Collection: Diverse Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (7)

Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 95, 115 & 6.…

Pre-European Maori Stone Adze Collection

Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 95, 115 & 6.8 cm.

Group of toki - adzes (4) four toki of varying forms and stone…

Variety of Toki Adzes

Group of toki - adzes (4) four toki of varying forms and stone types. Length 14 cm. Width 5.5 cm; length 10.5 cm. Width 7 cm; length 16 cm. Width 5.2 cm; length 16 cm. Width 6.4 cm

Pre-European toki (greywacke), well defined edges and bevel…

Pre-European Polished Toki with Sharp Blade

Pre-European toki (greywacke), well defined edges and bevel with sharp blade. Polished stone. 7 cm length, Y number pending

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

Maori Stone Toki Adze from Mania

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), short, tapered form, with chip, length 8 cm. Vendor's provenance: 'From Mania'.

A fragment of a toki, Aotearoa, made from greywacke stone and…

Polished Greywacke Toki Fragment from Aotearoa

A fragment of a toki, Aotearoa, made from greywacke stone and polished with some bruising. The fragment is from the blade end of a toki. There is a sharp termination at the chipped blade tip. Length 8 cm, width 5.4 cm, depth 3.8 cm. Provenance: Private…

Toki of classic form. Length 16.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Y Reg pending

Classic Toki Pendant with Pending Reg

Toki of classic form. Length 16.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Y Reg pending

Clam shell adzes (3), of traditional form. Collected 1950.…

Traditional Clam Shell Adzes Collection

Clam shell adzes (3), of traditional form. Collected 1950. Length 12 cm. Width 5 cm length 9 cm. Width 6 cm. Length 7 cm. Width 2 cm

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (13)

Toki Collection: Diverse Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (13)

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

Inscribed Toki Pounamu from Private Collection

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

A modern woven flax kete, together with bone carved arm, three…

Flax Kete and Carvings Set

A modern woven flax kete, together with bone carved arm, three shells and a wooden toki with suspension hole.

Three Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered form. Two with…

Three Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered form. Two with dominant flaking. L's. 65. 125 & 10 cm.

Two Maori pre-European toki (adze), one of Ohana argillite,…

Maori Adzes: Ohana Argillite & Tapered Form

Two Maori pre-European toki (adze), one of Ohana argillite, mildly tapered form, polished overall finish with mildly curved bevel in good condition. 5.5 x 2 x 16.5 cm. The other smaller, tapered form with reduced grip, length 10 cm.

A South Bougainville Island Papua New Guinea stone adze blade,…

South Bougainville Island Adze Blade

A South Bougainville Island Papua New Guinea stone adze blade, rounded triangular form, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Miet Collection, Wellington, then Private Estate Collection.

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (9)

Assorted Toki Group

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (9)

A group of seven toki, Y16684, Y12997, Y16681, Y13070, Y13051,…

Seven Toki: 14.5 cm in Length

A group of seven toki, Y16684, Y12997, Y16681, Y13070, Y13051, Y13068, Y13075. Length 14.5 cm max.

A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed with polished blade, 17 cm…

Pre-European Toki Hammer with Polished Blade - 17cm Length

A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed with polished blade, 17 cm length.

A Pre-European toki, Flaked and hammer dressed, 22 cm length.

Pre-European Flaked Toki, 22 cm Length

A Pre-European toki, Flaked and hammer dressed, 22 cm length.

Papua New Guinean hafted adze, 48 cm length

Papua New Guinean Hafted Adze - 48 cm Length

Papua New Guinean hafted adze, 48 cm length

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), Quadrangular shape, even…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), Quadrangular shape, even poll, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge, smooth surface. 11 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll, laterals pecked,…

Tamatea's Toki: Pre-European Polished Cutting Tool

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll, laterals pecked, polished down to a sharp cutting edge. Paper sticker inscribed 'Tamatea'. 13 cm length.

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecked to face and back,…

Pre-European Polished Toki Axe

Pre-European toki (argillite), pecked to face and back, polished bevel and cutting edge, flaked to the poll. 13.5 cm.

A collection of stone implements including a bound club head,…

Stone Implements Collection

A collection of stone implements including a bound club head, an incised implement, a small adze blade & a glass egg [4], length 6-27 cm

Maori New Zealand stone hand axe. Fred Smith. Collection.…

Maori Stone Hand Axe from Dr. John Raven Collection

Maori New Zealand stone hand axe. Fred Smith. Collection. Length 12 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Three pre-European small stone toki, lengths 8.3 cm, 8.8 cm and…

Pre-European Small Stone Toki Set

Three pre-European small stone toki, lengths 8.3 cm, 8.8 cm and 9.7 cm.

A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 7.6…

Small Argillite Adze Blade from Private Collection

A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 7.6 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 130 Miet Collection. Private Estate Collection.

A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed, uneven underside,…

Pre-European Hammer-Dressed Toki with Incipient Tang

A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed, uneven underside, incipient tang, 22 cm length.

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

Weathered Toki Pounamu Pendant

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

Toki pounamu, flattened rectangular form, milky green inanga…

Milky Green Inanga Jade Toki Pendant

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

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (5)

Toki Collection: Diverse Sizes and Materials

Group of toki. Of various size and material. (5)

A small greywacke toki, Aotearoa, shaped from greywacke stone.…

Greywacke Toki from Aotearoa

A small greywacke toki, Aotearoa, shaped from greywacke stone. A rectangular cross-section. With straight sides that taper from the blade to the butt. With a shallow sloping bevel to the cutting edge on the straight blade, with rounded corners. Some…

A small toki, Aotearoa, possibly made from volcanic stone, a…

Small Quadrangular Toki with Red Oxidisation

A small toki, Aotearoa, possibly made from volcanic stone, a dark coloured stone with visible red oxidisation. Quadrangular cross-section, with sides that taper from the blade to the butt. The butt has a large flake removed. A steep bevel to the blunted…

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), pale stone of long…

Maori Stone Toki Adze - 19.5cm Length

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), pale stone of long tapered form with the polished curved bevelled edge in good condition, length 19.5 cm.

A conglomerate stone adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape…

Conglomerate Stone Adze Blade (Duff Type 2B)

A conglomerate stone adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape (Duff type 2B), length 17.3 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 207 Private Estate Collection.

A small toki pounamu, Inanga stone, broken away poll, 5 cm…

Inanga Toki Pounamu with Broken Poll

A small toki pounamu, Inanga stone, broken away poll, 5 cm length.

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), 15 cm, 11 cm length.

Pre-European Argillite Toki Pair

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), 15 cm, 11 cm length.

Small Pre-European toki (argillite), sharp cutting edge, pecked…

Pre-European Toki with Sharp Edge and Smooth Surface

Small Pre-European toki (argillite), sharp cutting edge, pecked and flaked. Smooth face surface. 8 cm length.

Pre European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form. Chipped to…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki

Pre European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form. Chipped to blade edge. 12.5 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll and well defined…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Defined Edges

Pre-European toki (argillite), rounded poll and well defined edges. 13 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (greywacke), 18 cm length.

Pre-European Greywacke Toki

Pre-European toki (greywacke), 18 cm length.

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

Maori Stone Toki Adze, 11.7 cm

A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered and polished, length 11.7 cm

Three small ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes,…

Maori Stone Axes Collection

Three small ground edge Maori New Zealand stone axes or adzes, Greenish stone. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. 14 cm (longest)

Three pre-European stone toki (adzes) of similar tapered form,…

Pre-European Stone Toki Adzes Collection

Three pre-European stone toki (adzes) of similar tapered form, length 79, 102 and 15.2 cm. Provenance: Each with old label attached. Private Estate Collection.

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular shape, both…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Incipient Tangs

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular shape, both with well defined lateral edges and insipient hammer dressed tangs. Some fritting to the cutting edges, 15 cm, 12 cm length.

An assortment of toki and wood fragments and a small Punga (6…

Toki, Wood, and Punga Fragments Assortment

An assortment of toki and wood fragments and a small Punga (6 pieces)

A Pre-European toki (argillite), broad flat tapering…

Pre-European Argillite Toki with Fritting, 17cm Length

A Pre-European toki (argillite), broad flat tapering quadrangular form, straight poll and a short bevel. Some fritting to the cutting edge, 17 cm length.

Worked pounamu and a small toki, 10 cm, 7 cm length.

Handcrafted Pounamu Toki: 10cm Length, 7cm Height

Worked pounamu and a small toki, 10 cm, 7 cm length.

A Pre-European toki (argillite), traditional quadrangular form,…

Ancient Argillite Toki Axe, Double-Sided Blade, 24cm

A Pre-European toki (argillite), traditional quadrangular form, even poll with incipient tang, double sided bevel with some chipping to the blade, 24 cm length.

A Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), tapering quadrangular…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Stone, 16 cm Length

A Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), tapering quadrangular form, rounded poll, 16 cm length.

Three Pre-European toki (argillite), hammer dressed and flaked…

Pre-European Argillite Toki Collection

Three Pre-European toki (argillite), hammer dressed and flaked in areas with polished bevel. The lager toki displays a hammer pecked tang, 16.5 cm, 12 cm, 10 cm length.

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

Smooth Toki Pounamu with Bevelled Cutting Edge

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

Toki (adze blade), Greywacke, tapering quadrangular shape with…

Toki Adze: Greywacke Blade with Triangulated Section

Toki (adze blade), Greywacke, tapering quadrangular shape with triangulated blade section, 13 cm length

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

"Te Waikakahi" Pounamu Pendant

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

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

White Inked 447 on Small Toki Pounamu Pendant

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

Pre European argillite toki, of quadrangular shape, Y 13569.…

Pre-European Quadrangular Argillite Toki

Pre European argillite toki, of quadrangular shape, Y 13569. Length 18 cm. Provenance: Dame Judith Binney and Sebastian black collection

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered form, semi…

Maori Stone Adze Pair from Ruapekapeka

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered form, semi polished. L's.110 & 8.8 cm. Vendor's provenance: both from Ruapekapeka'.

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 138 & 12 cm

Maori Stone Adze Pair - Pre-European Era

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 138 & 12 cm

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze) and an adze form rock,…

Maori Stone Adzes and Rock Form

Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze) and an adze form rock, tapered form, polished. L's.105 & 7.7 cm. One with old lot number attached. The rock river worn or polished worked.

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

Grooved Toki Pounamu with Defined Blade Edge

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

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), one quadrangular form, the…

Pre-European Toki: Quadrangular and Spaded Forms

Two Pre-European toki (argillite), one quadrangular form, the other spaded form, 12 cm, 7.5 cm length.

Edge ground axe, Moriori (pre Maori). Chatham Islands, New…

Moriori Edge Ground Axe

Edge ground axe, Moriori (pre Maori). Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Fred Smith. Collection. Length 12 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

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

Kawakawa Toki with Marsden Inclusions

Small Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions. 4 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), Quadrangular shape, even…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Sharp Cutting Edge

Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), Quadrangular shape, even poll, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge, smooth surface. 11 cm length. Y number pending

Pre-European toki (greywacke), pecked and Flaked to the upper…

Pre-European Bevel Polished Toki Blade

Pre-European toki (greywacke), pecked and Flaked to the upper section, bevel polished. Flake scar to blade corner. 16 cm length.

Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 128, 125 &…

Maori Stone Adzes: Pre-European Tools

Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 128, 125 & 10.8 cm.

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

Rectangular Toki Pounamu Adze

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

Three Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered form. Two polished…

Three Maori pre-European stone toki, tapered form. Two polished the other with flaking and polish. Lengths. 10.5 cm. 11 cm & 12 cm.

Two Pre-European toki, 12 cm, 9 cm length.

Pre-European Toki: Two Ancient Tools

Two Pre-European toki, 12 cm, 9 cm length.

A Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form with rounded…

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Rounded Hammer Pecked Poll

A Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form with rounded hammer pecked poll, cutting edge intact, 16 cm length.

A Pre-European toki (argillite), broad flat traditional…

Pre-European toki, 20 cm length, flaked poll section

A Pre-European toki (argillite), broad flat traditional quadrangular form with well defined lateral edges and bevel. Some flaking to the poll section, 20 cm length.

Toki, adze [2x], greywacke toki with straight sharp blade,…

Toki, adze [2x], greywacke toki with straight sharp blade, short sharp bevel with marked chin, vertical sides, slightly shaped. Poll end chipped, incomplete. Length 10 cm. Toki /Adze stone of dark colour with straight sharp blade, short sharp bevel, poll…

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki),…

Unpolished Adze Blade Fragment with Pecking and Cortex

A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Quadrangular cross section. Diagonal transverse break. Flaked all over. Areas of pecking visible on front / proper left side and back. Black stone with grey cortex remaining on the back proper left…

Papua New Guinea Highlands picks and adze two fighting picks…

Papua New Guinea Highlands Tool Set

Papua New Guinea Highlands picks and adze two fighting picks and two adze 61 cm (longest)

Two black Argillite toki (adze blades), chips to the blade of…

Pair of Black Argillite Toki Adze Blades

Two black Argillite toki (adze blades), chips to the blade of one, 13.5 cm and 8.3 cm length.