New Zealand Maori artefacts patiti (axes) tokikakaupoto (tomahawks) toki (stone axe heads) - price guide and values

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.

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.

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

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

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…

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.

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.

Maori Stone Adze with Rounded Central Ridge - 27cm

A Maori pre-European stone hogback toki (adze), rounded central ridge, hammer dressed, length 27 cm.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

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,

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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…

Maori Whalebone Hatchet

19th century Maori whalebone hatchet (patiti) weathered form with trace of suspension hole to handle. Length 26 cm

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.

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.

Marquesas Islands ceremonial adze. Carved wood, stone and fibre binding, length 116 cm

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.…

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

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.

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. .

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.

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 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

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.

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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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 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.

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…

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

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

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 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…

Hammer-Pecked Quadrangular Toki Blade

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

Pre-European Quadrangular Toki, 29cm Length

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

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

Kanak Greenstone Ceremonial Axe

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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

Weathered Toki Pounamu

Toki pounamu. Flattened rectangular form, with a weathered patina. Length 14.4 cm. Width 6.8 cm

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

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…

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.

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…