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.

47 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

A large Colonial kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, carved with…

Maori Chief Kauri Gum Bust with Ta Moko

A large Colonial kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, carved with ta moko and with a korowai draped over his shoulders, 35 x 30 cm

A pair of late 19th century large carved kauri gum busts of a…

Late 19th Century Maori Chief and Chieftainess Busts

A pair of late 19th century large carved kauri gum busts of a Maori chief and chieftainess, naturalistically represented with black staining to their hair and moko, both represented with a muku cloak wrapped to their shoulders, mounted on flat circular…

A large and rare N.Z. colonial kauri gum portrait bust of a…

Rare Kauri Gum Maori Wahine Portrait Bust

A large and rare N.Z. colonial kauri gum portrait bust of a Maori wahine, near life-size with finely carved naturalistic detail, black coloured hair, moko to her chin, a woven muka cloak to her shoulders, raised on ebonised socle base. Some age cracking.…

A Maori bust, painted kauri gum, New Zealand, circa 1880, 34 cm

Maori Kauri Gum Bust, 1880

A Maori bust, painted kauri gum, New Zealand, circa 1880, 34 cm

A large and impressive colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of…

Colonial Kauri Gum Maori Mother and Child Bust

A large and impressive colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori mother and child on a wooden base. Cracking commensurate with age. Approx. 30kgs. 50 cm x 60 cm

A large 19th century kauri gum bust of a Maori chief with ta…

Kauri Gum Maori Chief Bust with Ta Moko

A large 19th century kauri gum bust of a Maori chief with ta moko. Height 36 cm

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two…

Rare Colonial Kauri Gum Chest of Drawers

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased…

A pair of early 1900s kauri gum busts, exquisitely moulded…

Early 1900s Kauri Gum Maori Chief and Chiefteness Busts

A pair of early 1900s kauri gum busts, exquisitely moulded depicting a Maori chief with full face moko and a chiefteness with a moko kauae. Heights 19 cm. Some faults. Provenance: From a private museum, the owner having collected gum artefacts for many…

A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation…

Kauri Gum Hair Presentation Box

A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation glass and wood box. 19 x 35 cm

A pair of kauri gum busts, a wahine and tane. 10 cm height

Kauri Gum Busts: Wahine and Tane

A pair of kauri gum busts, a wahine and tane. 10 cm height

New Zealand kauri gum carving of a Maori warrior, 19th century,…

New Zealand kauri gum carving of a Maori warrior, 19th century, 9 cm high

Three vintage New Zealand kauri gum balls, polished finish,…

Polished Kauri Gum Balls with Translucent Sections

Three vintage New Zealand kauri gum balls, polished finish, translucent and semi-translucent sections. Diameter approx. 80 ea

Quantity New Zealand polished kauri gum, small pieces

Small Polished Kauri Gum from New Zealand

Quantity New Zealand polished kauri gum, small pieces

Quantity New Zealand polished kauri gum, small pieces

Small Polished Kauri Gum from New Zealand

Quantity New Zealand polished kauri gum, small pieces

A large piece of polished kauri gum. Length 24 cm. Width 24 cm

Polished Kauri Gum: Large and Shiny

A large piece of polished kauri gum. Length 24 cm. Width 24 cm

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, wearing a…

Carved Kauri Gum Maori Chief Bust

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, wearing a cloak, a patu held to his chest, painted moko and hair, height 13 cm.

Carved & painted kauri gum Maori bust of a male with full moko,…

Moko Male Bust in Kauri Gum

Carved & painted kauri gum Maori bust of a male with full moko, 10 cm height

A New Zealand carved kauri gum bust of a Maori, 19th century,…

Kauri Gum Maori Bust, 19th Century

A New Zealand carved kauri gum bust of a Maori, 19th century, 10 cm high

A polished piece of kauri gum, golden translucent colour. 845gm.

Golden Kauri Gum: A Polished Treasure

A polished piece of kauri gum, golden translucent colour. 845gm.

A piece of polished kauri gum, golden translucent colour with…

Golden Kauri Gum: Polished & Raw

A piece of polished kauri gum, golden translucent colour with the underside in original rough state. 882gm

Three polished pieces of kauri gum, dark brown golden colour.…

Kauri Gum Trio: 960g of Dark Golden Beauty

Three polished pieces of kauri gum, dark brown golden colour. Total weight 960gms.

A circa 1900 kauri gum sculpture, the chair form with heart…

Kauri Gum Chair Sculpture with Heart Back and Flower Head

A circa 1900 kauri gum sculpture, the chair form with heart back above a flower head, height 11 cm

A piece of polished kauri gum, golden translucent colour, 735gm.

Golden Kauri Gum: Polished Translucent Beauty (9 words)

A piece of polished kauri gum, golden translucent colour, 735gm.

Two polished kauri gum pieces, one of cylindrical form, the…

Honey-toned Kauri Gum: Cylindrical and Free-form Pair

Two polished kauri gum pieces, one of cylindrical form, the other free form, in bright crackled honey tones. 614gm. Lengths 14 cm and 17 cm

Three pieces of kauri gum,

Kauri Gum Trio

Three pieces of kauri gum,

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chieftainess,…

Carved kauri gum bust of Maori chieftainess

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chieftainess, wearing a cloak, painted moko, hair and other features, height 13 cm.

Three hand polished pieces of kauri gum, a deep golden hue,…

Golden Kauri Gum Trio: 855g Hand-Polished Collection

Three hand polished pieces of kauri gum, a deep golden hue, total weight 855gms

Three kauri gum pieces, polished and translucent gold. (one…

Polished Kauri Gum Trio

Three kauri gum pieces, polished and translucent gold. (one piece glued together). 725gm

A kauri gum figure of a kiwi, Hand-carved and painted, height…

Hand-carved Kauri Gum Kiwi Figure

A kauri gum figure of a kiwi, Hand-carved and painted, height 12.5 cm, width 13 cm, depth 6.5 cm

A c1900 carved and painted kauri gum bust of a Maori chief,…

Maori Chief Kauri Gum Bust with Taniko Cloak Detail

A c1900 carved and painted kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, taniko cloak detail to his shoulders, height 9 cm.

2 small carved kauri gum Maori busts, one with head broken off,…

Damaged Maori Kauri Gum Busts: 2 Small Carved Artifacts

2 small carved kauri gum Maori busts, one with head broken off, 11 cm high

A small New Zealand colonial kauri gum bust, of a Maori wahine…

Maori Woman Kauri Gum Bust

A small New Zealand colonial kauri gum bust, of a Maori wahine with moko. Height 9.5 cm

Two impressive polished kauri gum pieces, both with multiple…

Crackled Honey Kauri Gum Pieces

Two impressive polished kauri gum pieces, both with multiple sides, in bright crackled honey tones. 509gm. Lengths 15 cm and 18 cm

Kauri gum silk, unusual and rare kauri gum specimens spun into…

Kauri gum silk, unusual and rare kauri gum specimens spun into locks and used as blonde hair, early 20th century, housed in homemade display box, the box 44 cm wide

A N.Z. colonial kauri gum bust of a Maori chief with moko and…

Restored Kauri Gum Bust of Maori Chief

A N.Z. colonial kauri gum bust of a Maori chief with moko and feather cloak, with later shell and cord necklace. Restored. Height 12 cm

Two polished kauri gum pieces, one angular, the other curved,…

Crackled Honey Kauri Gum Pieces

Two polished kauri gum pieces, one angular, the other curved, in bright crackled honey tones. 361gm. Lengths 9 cm and 11 cm

A small colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori warrior,…

Maori Warrior Kauri Gum Bust

A small colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori warrior, full face tattoo, wearing feather cloak and holding a mere, painted detail to face, hair and mere. Some old damage. 13 cm x 15 cm.

Carved & painted kauri gum Maori woman & child 9.5 cm height

Kauri Gum Maori Woman and Child Sculpture

Carved & painted kauri gum Maori woman & child 9.5 cm height

A small colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori woman,…

Colonial Kauri Gum Maori Woman Bust

A small colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori woman, with traditional chin tattoo, old painted detail to face and hair. Some old chipping to base. 7 cm x 10 cm.

A collection of 7 pieces of kauri gum, total weight 546 grams

Kauri Gum Collection: 546g of History

A collection of 7 pieces of kauri gum, total weight 546 grams

Three kauri gum pieces, semi-polished in honey tones. Total…

Honey-Toned Kauri Gum Trio: 435gms, 120-140 Length

Three kauri gum pieces, semi-polished in honey tones. Total weight 435gms. Length 120-140.

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, heat…

Maori Chief Bust - 1900 Carved Kauri Gum

A circa 1900 carved kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, heat slumped, dark finish, height 8 cm.

An old kauri gum ball. Diameter 17 cm

Antique Kauri Gum Ball - 17cm Diameter

An old kauri gum ball. Diameter 17 cm

Three small polished kauri gum pieces, two in bright crackled…

Polished Kauri Gum Trio in Honey and Butterscotch Tones

Three small polished kauri gum pieces, two in bright crackled honey tones, the other two-toned honey and butterscotch. 201gm. Lengths 6 cm, 8 cm and 9 cm

Piece of honey coloured kauri gum, 14 x 8 x 3 cm

Honey Kauri Gum Block

Piece of honey coloured kauri gum, 14 x 8 x 3 cm

A polished piece of kauri gum, in light brown. The bottom is…

Polished Kauri Gum with Landscape Effect

A polished piece of kauri gum, in light brown. The bottom is unpolished for landscape effect when viewed through polished side. Height 2.5 cm, width 3 cm, diameter 3.5 cm, 16 grams

A piece of kauri gum, semi-translucent, one side polished.…

Polished Kauri Gum - 600gms

A piece of kauri gum, semi-translucent, one side polished. 600gms.