New Zealand Greenstone Double Blade Pendant
An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm
Rei Hamon Free Form Sculpture
A Rei Hamon free form sculpture, label to base 'Rei Hamon CBE 7 - 1 - 81', height 25 cm, width 26 cm, depth 10 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
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
Maori Bone Pendant with Paua Shell Eyes
New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century, set with paua shell eyes and suspended on a braided cord, length 10 cm (pendant)
Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp
Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular section, tapering to a point. Length 10 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
Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2019, length 7.2 cm.
Vintage Greenstone Pendant with Flecked Highlights
A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green tone with pale flecked highlights, rounded ends, drill suspension hole. Length 15.5 cm
Maori Whale Tooth Pendant with Notch and Whirl Designs
A Maori carved whale tooth pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved with notch and whirl designs above a mask terminal. Length 8 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
Green and Purple Dyed PiuPiu Skirt
A contemporary PiuPiu skirt, 1990s. The skirt has been dyed green and purple, length 62 cm, width 75 cm
Greenstone Fish Pendant with Plated Surround
Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7 cm diameter including bale
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
Green Stone Manaia Pendant by Mike Higgs
A green stone manaia/matau pendant by Mike Higgs, with paua ring eye, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Harakeke Piupiu: Traditional Maori Waist Garment
Early 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), Kaupapa of natural and dyed harakeke (flax) with narrow woven waistband.
Silver Dragon Pendant with Greenstone Cabochon
Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon greenstone in rub-over mount to the top, suspended on silver chain.
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Brass Ring
Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass suspension ring. Y13505. Length 6 cm
Feathered Tewhatewha: Carved Wood with Shell Adornments
A tewhatewha, carved wood with feather and shell adornment, 137 cm height
Signed bird and art books in leather and slipcase
Raymond Ching, The Bird Paintings' (Collins 1978) ed. 97/360 signed, leather in slip case, and 'The Art of Rei Hamon (Collins 1980) ed. 567/600 signed.
Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2018, length 6.8 cm.
Greenstone Cylinder Drop Pendant
A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced with suspension hole. Length 6.5 cm
Greenstone Pendant from Flower Family Collection
A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp
Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form, early 1980s. Length 9.7 cm.
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
Maori Whale Bone Breast Pendant with Masks and Spirals
A contemporary Maori carved whale bone breast pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved and pierced with spiral and masks. Length 27 cm
Two Paul Gyde carved bone pendants hei tiki & heru, 5.5 cm to 8 cm. In fitted wooden boxes.
5.5cm Stone Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Stone pendant, countersunk suspension hole. 5.5 cm length.
Pale Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with NZ Coin
Pounamu kuru (pendant), pale inanga variety stone. Later attached cord with pierced NZ 5p coin. Countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.
Pounamu Koruru Pendant with Sealing Wax Inlaid Eyes
A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes, height 9 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs.
Stylised Maori Pendant with Notched Paua Shell Eye
A Mike Higgs carved stylised Maori pendant, the figure similar to above with double spiral centre, notched paua shell ring inset eye, length 7.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private &…
Handcrafted Bowenite Hei Tiki with Red Wax Eyes
A small bowenite hei tiki, modelled with hands to thighs, ring eyes with red wax insert. Height 6 cm
Stunning Green and Black Pottery Fish Hook with Fiber Lashing
A superb Robyn Stewart fish hook or hei matau stylised pottery fish hook (hei matau) with burnished slip glaze effects in green with black highlights; complete with plaited fibre lashing
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
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
Mike Higgs Carved Maori Pendant with Paua Inlay
A Mike Higgs carved stylised Maori pendant, the tapered face with paua shell ring inlaid eyes, length 9 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
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…
Unregistered Greenstone Pendant, 9.5cm Elongated Form
Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered
Tamaki Estuary Artefacts Collection
Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments, obsidian blades, Moa bone, musket flint. (60) collected around Tamaki Estuary.
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 9.5 cm length. Y number pending
Te Kaha carved pounamu hei toki with certificate 2016. Te Kaha is a master pounamu practitioner, educator and spokesperson who has honed his skillset and craft over three decades. Te Kaha's pounamu pieces have gained a reputation nationally and…
Papua New Guinea's Cultural Treasures
Assorted items from Papua New Guinea, including; a hafted adze, shell currency, body adornment, a carved wood figure, pounder, penis gourd, and others.
Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th/20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, mid/dark green semi translucent nephrite with orange/tan inclusions. Height 7.8 cm
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
Gray Stone Kuru Ear Pendant - 5cm Length
Kuru (ear pendant), gray stone pendant, Pieced for suspension, 5 cm length
Bowenite Hei Tiki Pendant with Red Eyes
Small pounamu hei tiki, type I form carved in Bowenite variety stone, eyes embellished with red ceiling wax. Countersunk suspension hole at the top. 5 cm length.
Harakeke Piupiu with Taniko Band
A 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), made from mature rolled Harakeke flax leaf tags, with two bands of black pigment and patterned taniko band with platted ties and tassels. 98 cm width
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 8 cm length. Y number pending
Greenstone Hockey Stick Ear Pendant
A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick form, with suspension hole to the top. Length 10 cm
Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Rudimentary Features
Early 20th century hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone, rudimentary facial features, both arms resting on thighs. Lower leg section broken away, 6 cm length.
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
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
Maori Green Stone Chisel Pendant
A pre 20th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) in the form of a whao (chisel). Bevelled edges. Length 4.5 cm
Maori Whale Bone Pendant with Wheku Head
A Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an incipient wheku head. Pierced for suspension.
Maori Pounamu Pendant for Registration
An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval cross-section. Length 5.6 cm. Being assessed for registration. Being assessed for registration.
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)
Greenstone Maori Ear Pendant from 19th Century New Zealand
A greenstone Maori ear pendant, New Zealand, 19th century, stand not included, height 8.5 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
Hei Tiki Figure with Patu and Paua Shell Eyes
A New Zealand folk art carved figure, carved from wood. Depicting a hei tiki figure holding a patu over-head. The figure has paua shell eye inlays and has been coloured black, height 19.3 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 4.7 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
Kokopu Pounamu Hei Tiki by Mike Higgs
A pounamu hei tiki by Mike Higgs, Kokopu variety, paua shell inlaid eyes. Height 10 cm
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
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 Whalebone Hei Tiki with Extended Tongue
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, tongue extended, hands clasped to thighs. Length 7 cm.
Inanga Stone Kapeu Ear Pendant, 19th Century
19th century kapeu (curved ear pendant), carved in inanga variety stone. 12 cm length. Y number pending
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.
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.
Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box
New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm
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
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
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.
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
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length
Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length
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.
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.
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
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
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…
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
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