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…
Modern Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki - 11.1cm
A modern Maori pounamu hei tiki, the right hand to chest, left to thigh, good deep profile, dark green tone. Height 11.1 cm
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
Whalebone Hei Tiki Pendant with Paua Shell Eyes
Ian McMillan carved whalebone hei tiki, chin tilted to left shoulder, hands to abdomen, small paua shell inset eyes, suspended from the arm, length 12.5 cm
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
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.
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.
Green Grey Pounamu Chisel Pendant with Yellow Inclusions
Pounamu chisel, Quadrangular shape, green grey nephrite with yellow inclusions evident in the stone, hour glass suspension hole to enable suspension as a pendant, found at Te Umupakaroa at the north end of Kapiti Island.
Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes
Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length
Maori bird amulet pendant with engraved human skull
Rare Maori skull pendant, New Zealand. Though similar in form, this unique pendant is not a hei tiki but an amulet representing a mythical bird. Carved and engraved human skull. Provanance: Private Collection, New South Wales. Approx. length 10 x 5.5 cm
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.…
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
Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain. Countersunk suspension hole. 10 cm length.
Orthodox Bowenite Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A Bowenite pounamu hei tiki, Orthodox form with hands clasped to thighs. Woven lanyard through suspension hole. Height 11 cm, width 6 cm
Ring-Eyed Pounamu Hei Tiki: Contemporary Traditional Style
A contemporary pounamu hei tiki of traditional style with ring eyes, head tilted, hands to thighs, height 12 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 Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection
Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under…
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
Tangiwai Bowenite Pendant with Gold Ring - 10cm
Tangiwai (Bowenite) kuru pendant, translucent fine-grained stone, offset countersunk hole with gold suspension ring. 10 cm length.
Harakeke Piupiu: Natural and Dyed Waist Garment
Early 20th century Piupiu (waist Garment), Kaupapa of natural and dyed harakeke (flax) and with broad waist band
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.
Green Concrete Hei Tiki Pendant
A concrete cast hei tiki, coloured green with paint. With central pierced hole for suspension. Length 35.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 2 cm
Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)
Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)
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.…
Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 19th/20th Century
An early C20th/ 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of relatively straight flat form with rounded point. Length 7.5 cm
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 9cm
Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of elongated straight form with tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace
Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length
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
George Knorr's 6 Engravings from 'Thesaurus rei Herbariae Universalis'
Knorr, George (German 1705-1761), 6 various engravings, from, 'Thesaurus rei Herbariae Universalis', pub. 1770, copper plate engraving (6), 30 x 20 cm approx. (each)
Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.
Inanga Pounamu Kapeu with Countersunk Hole - 14cm Length
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 14 cm length. Y number pending
Tangiwai Hei Tiki Pendant
19th century small pounamu hei tiki, Tangiwai (bowenite) variety stone. Type I form with red ceiling wax embellishment to eyes, three-fingered hands to thighs. 6 cm length. Y number pending.
Adze Pendant with Later Holes - Pounamu Whao
Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to allow wearing as pendant, 4 cm 6 cm
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 9.7cm Length
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 9.7 cm length
Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant, Pre-19th Century
Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form, beveled edges and tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 7.5 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
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
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.
Kawakawa Kuru Pendant: Small Stone Charm
Kuru pendant, small pendant made in Kawakawa variety stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. 6 cm length.
Inanga Hei Tiki Pendant
19th century pounamu hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone with pale inclusions across the torso, left side, and facial area. Suspension hole at centre top. 8.5 cm length.
Tilted Head Pounamu Hei Tiki
Contemporary pounamu hei tiki, with tilted head and hands to thighs. Height 9.5 cm
Translucent Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Pale Inclusion
Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a large pale inclusion to the lower section, tapering to a rounded end. Suspension hole at top. 9 cm length.
Large Greenstone Ear Pendant with Metal Ring, 11cm Length
Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form with pierced suspension hole, metal ring attached, length 11 cm
Mid 20th Century Maori Greenstone Double Sided Hei Tiki
An early/mid 20th century Maori greenstone double sided hei tiki, smooth and rounded features, dark tone with pale inclusions, slight variations to each side. Height 12.4 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
Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)
Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm
Greenstone and Gold Kapeu Pendant
A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu pendant, dark green tone with a rose gold plain collar and engraved mount to the top. Length 11.5 cm
Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki
Refined Taniwha Pendant with Paua Eyes
A Taniwha whalebone pendant, refined form, inlaid paua eyes. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Length 17.5 cm
Harakeke Piupiu: Traditional Maori Waist Garment
Early 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), Kaupapa of natural and dyed harakeke (flax) with narrow woven waistband.
Mid/Dark Green Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 20th century carved pounamu hei tiki, heart form mouth, mid/dark green tone, length 6.2 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Harley Burke's Carved Pounamu Hei Toki
A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved toki of uncommon graduating tone of Arahura stone. By Harley Burke (Waikato). Fine elaborate plaited lashing and neck cord. Toki. Length 19.5 cm.
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
Greenstone and Gold Heart Pendant with Fern Leaves
A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted heart pendant, the 'Kia Ora' mount framed by curving fern leaves.
Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 18th Century
18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.
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
Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form
Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 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
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
Wahine Toko Toko with Moko and Koru Adornment
Wahine head Toko Toko (ceremonial walking stick), with moko and koru neck adornment. Sticker label inscribed '1880 - 1910'. 96 cm length.
Serpentine Amulet with Notches and Holes
A serpentine amulet, pierced for suspension with two countersunk holes and thirty-two notches around the outside edge. Provenance: Oyster Island, Nelson, 6 cm x 4 cm.
Whalebone Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A whalebone hei tiki, carved by Mike Higgs, in traditional stance with head turned to the right and hands grasping thighs, paua ring inset eyes, height 11 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts,…
Paua-eyed Tokotoko Walking Stick with Brass Collar
A walking stick (tokotoko). Carved from wood, this walking stick has a design of a figure with paua shell eyes. The tokotoko has a brass femule and collar. Engraved in the collar are the letters 'H.L'. Length 86.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Greenstone Heart Pendant with Engraved Fern Leaf and Gold Mount
A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted pendant, good dark green tone with applied engraved fern leaf with 'NZ' to the centre, gold pinned suspension loop to the top, length 6.3 cm.
Pre-19th Century Maori Bone Pendant
A pre 19th century Maori bone kapeu (pendant). Of relatively flat, curved form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 12.5 cm
Kuru Pendant with Kawakawa Stone
Kuru pendant, Kawakawa stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. Small amount of fritting. Provenance: field collection. 10 cm length.
Unusual Bone Hei Tiki with Secondary Head and Paua Inset
An unusual bone hei tiki, with lower abdomen and legs carved to display a secondary head, the main head with paua inset pupils, arms asymmetrically positioned with one hand raised to mouth and the other to chest. Double suspension hole to back of head,…
Traditional Flax Piupiu Skirt with Wide Woven Band
Late 19th century/20th piupiu (skirt), traditional all flax with wide woven band, 71 cm band width
Black and Red Hei Tiki on Stand with "Kia Ora"
A New Zealand folk art hei tiki, carved from wood. A hei tiki form with hands resting on thighs and head turned to the left shoulder. On a stand with carved 'Kia Ora'. Coloured black with red detailing of the tongue and eyes, height 26.5 cm, width 18.2 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
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
Maori Carved Pipe with Paua Inset Eyes, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved stylised head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece. Small crack to bowl.
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Rose Gold Ring
An old Maori pounamu (bowenite) small hei tiki, hands to thighs, the ring eyes with red wax remains, 9ct rose gold suspension ring attached. Height 6 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. Length 7.5 cm.
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length
Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length
Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 6.7 cm length
Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant, 9cm Length
Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of slight curvature, relatively flat with large suspension hole (slightly broken out to one side). Length 9 cm
Translucent Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, translucent bowenite carved with rounded stomach and rudimentary features, traces of red sealing wax to eyes. Length 6.2 cm. Gold suspension ring fitted.
Crude 20th Century Bone Hei Tiki
20th century bone hei tiki, of relatively crude form. Hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
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
Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Metal Clasp
Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head inclined to right with arms on thighs, pierced hole for suspension with metal clasp attached, height 4 cm
Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box
New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm
Blue Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Inset Eyes
A very small pounamu hei tiki, of unusual blue toned stone, with head tilted, chin to left shoulder, paua inset eyes, flexed stance with hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
NZ Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Mount
A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart pendant, engraved detail to the 'New Zealand' applied panel and bale.
Silver Hei Tiki Knife Rests in Fitted Box, 1912
A pair of early 20th century silver hei tiki mounted knife rests, each with plain cylinder bar supported by engraved tiki mounted upon plain rectangular plinths, in original fitted box with purple velvet lining. Hallmarked London 1912 by C. Widmer & Sons.
Inanga Stone Kapeu Ear Pendant, 19th Century
19th century kapeu (curved ear pendant), carved in inanga variety stone. 12 cm length. Y number pending
Maori Whalebone Hei Tiki with Extended Tongue
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, tongue extended, hands clasped to thighs. Length 7 cm.
Colonial Greenstone and Gold Pendant with Engraved Scrolls
A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.
Maori Chief Intaglio Pendant with Gold Cap
A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone carved with a Maori chief intaglio, the unusual scrolling gold cap with suspension ring
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