Maori Walking Stick with Janus-Faced Figure and Inlaid Eyes
An interesting and notable 19th century Maori carved walking stick originally owned by the colonial sawmiller James Robson, husband of Mere Ngamai (ii) A close relation of the famous chief Te Wharepouri, and by descent to the estate of our vendor.…
Dark Pounamu Hei Tiki with Ring Eyes
A large dark pounamu hei tiki, modelled with hands to side, head tilted with chin to left shoulder, ring eyes. Height 14 cm
Large Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A late 19th century large Maori pounamu hei tiki, head turned to the left, left hand to thigh, right hand to abdomen, mid dark green colourway with specked and paler inclusions, hour-glass suspension hole. Length 13 cm, width 8.2 cm
Miniature Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. Pierced hole and metal ring attached, in classic form with wax to eyes. Length 2 cm. Width 1.2 cm
Flattened Pounamu Pendant with Gold Band
Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top with attached ring. Length 11.3 cm. Width 1.6 cm
Right-Facing Hei Tiki Pounamu with Red Inset Eyes
Hei tiki pounamu pierced hole for attachment in classic form with head facing to the right and arms resting on thighs. Red wax inset to eyes. Length 8 cm. Width 5 cm
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant
Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance with large head tilting to the right, with drilled hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord and evidence of second suspension hole being undertaken on the reverse. Soft facial features with tongue extended; arms…
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant with Nephrite Stone
Hei tiki pounamu in orthodox stance, with head tilting to the left. Pierced, hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord which is worn out. Both eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Nephrite. Length 6 cm. Width 3.6 cm
Miniature Red-Eyed Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant
Miniature hei tiki pounamu miniature hei tiki pounamu. In classic form with head tilting to the right with arms on legs and painted red eyes. Length 2.6 cm. Width 1.9 cm
Early Grooved Pounamu Ear Pendant Fragment
Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying interesting signs of grooved working which suggest initial stages of a kapeu ear pendant ('hockey-stick shaped'). Label attached to back inscribed: 'H.N. Moseley. New Zealand jade. Worked by natives…
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
Carved Tiki Gold Bracelet, 1880
Gold bracelet with carved tiki early 15ct gold hinged band, makers mark, width D with a hei tiki inset on top. Tiki with head facing right, broad nose with wax-infilled eyes and arms resting gently on knees, circa 1880. Height 4 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm
Maori Greenstone Ear Pendant from Webster Collection
A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of Kahurangi nephrite. Rounded pointed form with flared suspension hole. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 35. Length 7.5 cm
Maori Whalebone Pendant (Rei) - Rare and Curved
A rare Maori whalebone pendant (Rei), of rounded and curved form. Some tiny faults. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 628. Bought Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2002. Length 12 cm
Polished Maori Bone Hei Tiki
A 19th century Maori bone hei tiki. Highly polished with hourglass hole. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Wellington 2008. Length 8 cm. Width 4.8 cm
Whalebone Pendant with Inlay and Carving
A superb whalebone pendant (rei), with hourglass hole, carving to top and a paua inlay. Length 19.5 cm
Elaborately Carved Whalebone Pendant from 19th Century
An early 19th century carved whalebone pendant (Rei). In excellent condition with elaborate carving to top. Length 16 cm
Early Maori Whalebone Pendant with Carved Ridges
A rare early Maori curved whalebone pendant (Rei), with carved ridges above the midsection. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 629. Length 11 cm
Double-Sided Greenstone Hei Tiki by Charlie Wilson
A good modern Charlie Wilson carved greenstone double sided hei tiki, traditional form with one side displaying left hand to thigh, right hand to chest, head on an angle, serrated edged paua shell inset eyes, the other side with hands clasped to thighs,…
Intricately Carved Taiaha: Maori Close-Quarters Weapon
Chiefly taiaha, intricately carved tongue with haehae and pakati notching, strong mouth with spiral carving leading to a well defined nose and eyes which are missing paua inlays. Well balance flattened cylindrical shaft leading to a flared striking edge…
Large Shark Tooth Ear Adornment with Red Sealing Wax
Shark tooth ear adornment, a fine and large example, red sealing wax fixtures. Aged creamy patina. Length 5 cm. Width 3 cm
Marine Ivory Nguru Flute from New Zealand
Important nguru flute. This artefact is a marine ivory nguru given to Commander James Wood RN on one of his journeys to New Zealand between 1837 and 1843 the artefact comes to auction from the present owner who is a direct descendent of Commander Wood.…
Opotiki Teardrop Pounamu Pendant
Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section, pierced hole for suspension. Collected at Opotiki, circa 1940. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm
Stylised Bone Hair Adornment with Good Patina
Bone hair adornment, tapering shaft, stylised design to top good patina. Length 14.5 cm. Width 1.2 cm
Tiki Pounamu Pendant with Gold Clasp
Hei tiki pounamu, in classic form with arm resting to chest, tongue protruding, pierced hole with attached gold clasp. Height 5 cm. Width 3.5 cm
Traditional Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant by Scott Parker
A carved nephrite (greenstone) hei tiki by Scott Parker, traditional form with chin to left shoulder, paua inset ring eyes, hands to thighs, good dark green colourway. The nephrite toggle with the carver's initials. Height 9.2 cm
Notched Hei Tiki with Paua Eyes
A nephrite carved hei tiki, the head on an angle turned to the left, notch detail paua inset ring eyes, one hand clasped to the fat belly, the other to the left thigh. Dark green with mottled paler highlights. Carver's initials to the nephrite toggle.…
Charlie Wilson's Fine Sperm Whale Tooth Hei Tiki Carving
A good sperm whale tooth hei tiki carved by Charlie Wilson, traditional form with head tilted, chin above the right shoulder, one hand to chest, the other to the right thigh, fine detail, inset notched carved paua ring eyes, the carver's mark to reverse,…
Whalebone Koru Pendant with Rimu Box
A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form with internal spiral highlighted with carved scroll and notch detail. In fitted rimu turned box with paua shell ring inlay detail. Diameter 5.7 cm
Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki
Maori Whale Bone Pendant with Wheku Head
A Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an incipient wheku head. Pierced for suspension.
20th Century Greenstone Hei Tiki Necklace
A 20th century greenstone hei tiki. Good quality greenstone, hour glass hole. Length 66 cm.
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Holes
A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm
Whale bone hei tiki and Ngai Wai kuru pendant
An impressive, very large and important whale bone hei tiki. Together with a nephrite kuru pendant from the Ngai Wai tribe which literally translates 'The People of the Water'. The Ngai Wai controlled the islands of the north-East Coast of the North…
Ancient Maori Adornment: Mau / Nga Tohu Tawhito
Important Mau / Nga Tohu Tawhito. 1100 - 1300. When Maori Ancestors first set foot on Aotearoa these were keepsakes from their home islands. These signified rank,family lineage, cultural origins or simply the thoughts and protection of their loved ones.…
Kiwi and Kaka Feather Scarf
Rare feather adornment. Decorative scarf, the body constructed of a woven muka band to pairs of tassels to both ends. Body completely covered in plump kiwi and kaka feathers. Length 97 cm. Width 3 cm.
Kiwi Feather Scarf/Belt
Rare feather adornment. Decorative scarf or belt, the base is traditionally constructed using wool and muka with a silk backing. Completely covered in plump kiwi feathers. Leading to tapering ends with bands of Kaka, Tui and Kakariki feathers. Length 126…
Piupiu Tassel Skirt
Piupiu. Upper ends of the of the Piupiu tags are tightly plated with tassels to ends. A thin woven waste band hold long multi coloured strands leading to split paired tags on the ends. Height 63 cm. Width 80 cm.
Tamaki Estuary Artefacts Collection
Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments, obsidian blades, Moa bone, musket flint. (60) collected around Tamaki Estuary.
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu with Written Label
Hei tiki pounamu. Good large example in orthodox form with head tilting to the left, hands resting on thighs. Old written label attached inscribed with height 10 cm. Width 6.2 cm.
Cylindrical Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole and Chain
Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early suspension hole and attached chain. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm. (pendant only)
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.
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pendant with Pierced Head
Hei tiki. In orthodox form, the head tilting to the left one hand resting to chest the other on thigh. Pierced hole to top of head. Soft worn patina. Length 6 cm. Width 4 cm.
Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant for Maori Protection and Prosperity
Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New Zealand pounamu greenstone jade Maori's wear hei matau for protection and prosperity
Tilted Head Pounamu Hei Tiki
Contemporary pounamu hei tiki, with tilted head and hands to thighs. Height 9.5 cm
Late 18th Century Greenstone Hei Tiki
A rare late 18th century greestone hei tiki, a dark greenstone, with white and brown scistose flaws. The head is especially large, with no neck, with an hourglass suspension hole. The eyes and limbs are deeply carved, with light carving at the mouth and…
Rare 19th Century Greenstone Hei Tiki
A rare 19th century greenstone hei tiki, greenstone is Kawakawa. The carving of this hei tiki is different, the neck is long and the body is a continuous smooth loop, with hourglass-shaped body holes. The oval head has shallow eye rings that are darkened,…
Rare Early 19th Century Greenstone Hei Tiki
A rare early 19th century greenstone hei tiki, the greenstone is a rich dark green with a shading flaw by the chin. The large hei tiki is thick, with deep carvings and a satiny smooth surface. The eyes are very large and the nose has a deep groove. There…
Maori Flax Skirt with Twisted Cords and Wool Accents
A Maori flax skirt c.1890-1920, Piupiu variety made, with twisted cords of natural and black dyed flax as well as yellow and blue wool, in excellent condition. Length 51 cm. Width 90 cm
Modern Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A modern Maori greenstone hei tiki, head turned to the left shoulder, remains of red sealing wax to recessed ring eyes, hands clasped to thighs, dark flecked stone. Length 10.2 cm
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Brass Ring
Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass suspension ring. Y13505. Length 6 cm
Maori Carved Pipe with Silver Collar, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a stylised carved head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece
Marsden Flower Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A Pounamu hei tiki, Marsden Flower variety, of rich green colour with dark inclusions, in South Island style, modelled with chin to left shoulder, red sealing wax inlaid ring eyes, hands clasped to thighs. Distention to forehead for suspension hole,…
Red-eyed Pounamu Hei Tiki
A pounamu hei tiki, modelled with head tilted and chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, the face with red sealing wax inlaid red eyes and open mouth with protruding tongue. Height 12 cm
Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie
A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…
Traditional Maori weapon: Taiaha
Chiefly Taiaha. The taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts. It has three main parts. The arero (tongue) used for…
Early Hei Tiki Pounamu with Red Wax Inset Eyes
Hei Tiki Pounamu. Small early example in orthodox form, the head with red wax inset to eyes and tilting to the left and Hands resting on thighs. Pierced hand drilled hole to top of head. Height 6 cm. Width 4 cm
Orthodox Hei Tiki with Pierced Hand and Red Wax
Hei Tiki. Good example in orthodox form, the head with red wax inset to eyes and tilting to the left and Hands resting on thighs. Pierced hand drilled hole to top of head. Length 9.5 cm. Width 5.3 cm
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pendant with Variegated Nephrite
Chiefly Hei Tiki. A large stunning example in orthodox stance with well-defined facial features, body and limbs. Large head tilting to the right. Well worn, hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Nephrite with a variated coloration. Length 10 cm. Width 5.5 cm
Maori Feathered Muka Cape and Child's Cape
A Maori woven muka (worked flax) cape, twin ply construction, decorated with hukahuka thrums and borders of green iridescent, brown and white feathers. Further thrums form a dense collar. 94 cm x 930. Along with a small woven flax and feather Maori…
Translucent Tangiwai Hei Tiki with Red Sealing Wax Eyes
Pounamu hei tiki, translucent tangiwai (bowenite) presented in the conventional manner with hands placed to thighs. Two circular eyes with red sealing wax pierced at the forehead. Length 10 cm.
Maori Whalebone Hei Tiki Pendant
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, traditional form with head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, inset paua shell ring eyes. Plaited lashing cord attached with bone toggle. Height 9.8 cm
Maori Nephrite Hei Tiki Pendant, Auhunga Pounamu Variety
An old Maori nephrite hei tiki, pale Auhunga variety pounamu, modelled with head tilted with chin to left shoulder, the forehead pierced with a suspension hole and unusually with a second semi-concealed suspension hole immediately beside it, arms reach…
Dark Kawakawa Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A pounamu hei tiki, dark kawakawa variety, carved by Mike Higgs, modelled in conventional flexed stance with head inclined to left, ring eyes inset with serrated paua shell, hands modelled clasping thighs. Height 9 cm
Fred Money Silver Hei Matau with Greenstone Barb
A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, impressed maker's marks. Note: Ex. the family collection of Richard shields, a noted greenstone carver, the greenstone barb possibly carved by shields.…
Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inset Eyes
A 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, of good proportion and style, tongue extended, chin to right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, serrated paua shell inset ring eyes, mildly counter sunk, suspension hole to top of head, good even dark green tone.…
Greenstone Cylinder Drop Pendant
A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced with suspension hole. Length 6.5 cm
Early 20th Century Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki
A good early 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, even dark green tone, head turned to the left, hands clasped to thighs, red sealing wax to the ring eyes, countersigned suspension hole to top of head. 13 cm x 8 cm x 1.6 cm
Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, classical form with head turned to right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, matt polished finish, paua shell ring inset eyes, suspension hole to top. Good dark green tone. Height 7.8 cm
Contemporary Kawakawa Mere by Thomas Ratima
A quality contemporary mere Kawakawa by Thomas Ratima, of good size with elegant spatulate blade tapering to a fine edge, single tapered drilled suspension hole, four concave incised ridges to the tapered butt, good dark green tone. Length 38.5 cm. Note:…
Asymmetrical Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole
Hei tiki pounamu contact period, asymmetrical form with right hand to chest and left hand to thigh, suspension hole flared on reverse, height 10 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection, formerly purchased Dunbar Sloane 1988
Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
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
Pre-contact Albatross Bone Toggle for Hei Tiki Necklace
Albatross bone toggle pre-contact period with suspension hole on underside, used to secure hei tiki around neck, length 4.5 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Whalebone Hei Tiki, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Whalebone hei tiki late 19th century/early 20th century, right hand to mouth and left arm to thigh, height 9 cm
Important Hei Tiki Pounamu from Mrs. Maora Tamihana
Hei tiki pounamu large and important tiki, translucent stone with head tilting to the right, large dominant chest and arms resting to the top of the thighs, pierced hole for attachment, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: formerly owned by Mrs. Maora Tamihana of…
Orthodox Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant - Early Example
Early hei tiki pounamu stunning early example in orthodox stance, well defined facial features, ribs and limbs with head tilting to the right and two pierced well worn hourglass shaped suspension holes, height 7.5 cm
Rare Koropepe Pounamu Adornment with Mythical Design
Koropepe pounamu very rare and early adornment, spiral shape which leads to koru form design at the end of the tail, representing a mythical bird or eel/fish form, extremely good example with well defined facial features, inset eyes, raised notch to beak,…
Maori Green Nephrite Kuru Pendant
A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green tone, mildly curved and tapering to a point, rounded suspension hole. Length 6.7 cm
Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A late 19th/early 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, ring carved eyes, chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to the thighs, counter sunk suspension hole towards top of head, the bowenite greenstone of flecked mid/dark green tone. Height 11 cm
Mid-20th Century Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
An early/mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin to the left shoulder, mid-green tone, tapered suspension hole. Not registered. Height 7.8 cm
Mid-20th Century Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
An early/mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, open heart form mouth with chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, semi-translucent mid-dark green tone and in good polish. Not registered. Height 7.5 cm
Greenstone Fish Pendant with Plated Surround
Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7 cm diameter including bale
Charlie Wilson's Inunga Greenstone Hei Tiki
A good Charlie (Raponi) Wilson carved inunga greenstone hei tiki, pale/mid-green colourway, finely detailed with the head turned to the left shoulder, ears evident, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, right hand to the chest, the left to the left thigh, mildly…
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