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
Broken Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Concealed Suspension Hole
A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, the left arm and leg broken and absent, chin to left shoulder, concealed suspension hole to back top of head. Good dark tone with pale flecked inclusions. Length 9.3 cm. Provenance: 'Ploughed up in the 1920s by…
An 18th century hei tiki, a female type I hei tiki carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Clearly defined facial features with wide deeply recessed eyes, nasal bridge and mouth with teeth. Two broken-out suspension holes indicating her significant age, height…
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Inset Eyes
19th century pounamu hei tiki hour glass suspension hole, carved paua inset eyes, head tilted left with both arms on thighs, length 9.8 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer collection
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-European Pounamu Hei Tiki from Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection
Pre-European pounamu hei tiki, type I form carved in Kawakawa variety stone with pale inclusions to the body. Countersunk suspension hole at the top of the head. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 10 cm length.
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone with unusual leftward tilt to the head. Widely recessed eyes and mouth showing two teeth. One broken out countersunk suspension hole, one intact indicating its great age, height 6…
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki
An impressive 18th century hei tiki, carved in kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with deeply recessed double ringed eyes clear nasal ridge and mouth displaying three teeth. Thick muscular shoulders and torso carved with three ribs, both…
Unusual Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Tikitiki Top Knot
19th century or earlier Maori pounamu hei tiki very unusual form with traditional top knot (Tikitiki) to head. Face to left, hands to thighs, height 8 cm
Early 19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings
A good early 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and pataki. Uopko (head) with circular paua eyes, one absent. Muka binding to the collar. Traces of red ochre to the arero and rich patina evident to the…
Translucent Bowenite Hei Tiki from Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection
Large and impressive contact period hei tiki, high translucency indicates bowenite variety stone with white inclusions to the left side of the face and lower section. Type I form with deeply recessed eyes and some wear to the nose and mouth reflecting…
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…
Rare Whalebone Tokotoko with Figures and Antler Handle
A good rare whalebone tokotoko, the tapering shaft carved with two figures. The upper section figure with a wheku head with protruding tongue and cut paua shell eyes. The arms with pikorauru spirals at the shoulders and hands placed to the abdomen. The…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki Pendant
Early 18th century pounamu hei tiki, a rare stone tooled hei tiki carved in the classic type I form made in Kawakawa variety stone. This hei tiki displays two countersunk suspension holes indicating its significant age. The head is oriented to the left…
Rare 19th Century Pounamu Kaka Paria Adornment
A 19th century pounamu kaka Paria, rare pounamu kaka paria (parrot leg ring). This fine example still has remnants of the red kaka wai pigments used to adorn the finest and most important Maori adornments. With countersunk suspension hole and fine…
18th Century Hei Tiki Pounamu Greenstone Pendant
Superb 18th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, pointed chin with hour glass suspension hole, head tilted to left, right arm to chest and left arm to thigh (legs missing), height 10 cm
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, traditional form with head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, concealed notch and hourglass cut suspension hole broken through, pale to mid-green/grey tone with pale tan and dark included highlights. Length 9…
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:…
An early 19th century kapeu (ear pendant), carved from flawless inanga variety stone with a small countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: from the family collection of G.I. Black, purchased around 1905. Later purchased from Haywards auctions in 2003.…
19th Century Carved Taiaha with Paua Eyes and Kuri Fur
A rare and important 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and deeply recessed pataki terminating at a pointed tip. Upoko (head) displays elliptical paua eyes with incised stria radiating from centre.…
Rare 18th Century Hei Tiki in Grey Stone
A rare and important 18th century hei tiki, type II form with left hand resting on the chest carved in unusual grey stone with white inclusions, Provenance; Dr. Carlo Monzino (1931-1996) collection, purchased at Sotheby's New York 2006
19th Century Taiaha with Spirals and Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays a prominent mouth with elliptical paua eyes (one absent) and kowhaiwhai pattern to the brow. Slender tapering shaft with rounded…
Antique Pounamu Hei Tiki Hourglass Pendant
19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki hour glass form suspension hole, red sealing wax eyes. Face to right, hands to thighs. Mottled pounamu. Front of rounded form. Height 9.5 cm
18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone, Provenance Webster
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone most likely fashioned from an adze. The face displays triple ringed eyes embellished with red sealing wax (added later). Natural scars to the stone and countersunk suspension hole.…
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…
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 Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, of good proportions with traditional features of head turned to left shoulder and hands clasped to thighs, single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, medium to dark green tone with semi-translucent pale…
A Maori pre-European pounamu hei tiki, type II, of female form, well carved with head turned to the left shoulder, displays small recessed ring eyes, chin and ear projections, the counter sunk suspension hole dominantly drilled from the reverse one hand…
18th Century Carved Pounamu Hook Matau
Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm
Kawakawa Pounamu Hei Tiki with Inanga Inclusions
Pre-European pounamu hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone with inanga inclusions, type II form with fine facial details showing some ware, three-fingered hands with thumbs to the chest and thigh. Suspension hole on outstanding lug. Female. Right thigh and…
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, traditional tapered form, head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, three early suspension holes all broken through, good mid-green tone. Length 7.7 cm, width 5.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
19th Century Raupo Poi: Maori Textile Masterpiece
A 19th century Raupo poi, (percussion device). This highly decorated example shows the skill and beauty Maori textiles have become known for the world over. Fine twisted muka handle terminating in the robust dyed pangao (golden sedge) collar draped over…
Rare Early Archaic Pounamu Adornment
A rare pounamu adornment, very early archaic flattened tear drop form with evidence of two pierced suspension holes and linear notching to edges. This adornment would have signalled the mana and high rank of its creator and the owner. Its fine elongated…
Rare Maori Rapaki Kilt/Cape with Braided Waistband
An exceptional Rapaki (kilt/cape), a rare early Maori Rapaki. Rapaki were worn similar to piupiu but offered the wearer significant added protection from the elements. Sometimes referred to as raincapes (which evidence suggest they doubled as), rapaki…
Rare Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant with Manaia Heads
Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from Kawakawa variety pounamu, with cut circular eyes and asymmetrical countersunk suspension hole, pekapeka are named after the small native New Zealand bat which they are said to resemble in appearance.…
Deep Profile Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki
A good pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, of good deep profile, traditional slightly tapered form, dark green tone. Note: the depth and elegant soft carved features of this hei tiki make it an outstanding example. Length 10.8 cm, width 4.8 cm,…
18th Century Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superb 18th century hei tiki, type I form with both hands to thighs, carved in highly prized Kahurangi pounamu. Facial features finely carved but worn, inlaid paua eyes and red ceiling wax embellishment. Some natural scaring to the back of the head.…
Rare Bowenite Maori Hei Tiki Pendant
An uncommon 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin turned to the left, remnants of red sealing wax to eyes, right hand to abdomen, left hand to thigh. Height 9.5 cm. Note: in the uncommon Bowenite variety of pounamu, displaying high translucency and of…
Small Maori Green Stone Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre 19th century carved Maori green stone hei tiki. Head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Of relatively small form. Evidence of three hour glass suspension holes to reverse. Height 7 cm
Early 19th Century Hei Tiki Pounamu Pendant
Rare early 19th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form (referred to as the 'Fire tiki'), three suspension holes to head (two worn through), head tilted to left, right arm to mouth, left arm to thigh, length 9 cm Provenance: Jacob…
Antique Dark Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
Rare 19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki dark greenstone pendant, hourglass suspension, bold features with protruding stomach, head tilted left with both arms resting on thighs, height 10.3 cm
A good 18th century hei tiki, type I form with hands to thighs carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with cut paua eyes and mouth displaying tongue and teeth. Thick muscular body with elbow projections and well defined fingers.…
18th Century Female Hei Tiki in Kahurangi Stone
A fine 18th century hei tiki, type II female form well carved in Kahurangi variety stone, face displays small recessed eyes, chin and ear projections with right index finger held to a finely rendered heart-shaped mouth. Well defined three-fingered hands…
Paua-eyed Hei Tiki from Arthur Beau Palmer Collection
A good pounamu hei tiki, contact period with head tilted to right shoulder and with cut paua shell eyes and hourglass suspension hole, modelled with lightly delineated three fingered hands placed to thighs, 10 x 8 cm. Provenance; Arthur Beau Palmer…
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, with head turned to the right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs and with single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, the original being through the top of the head having broken through and then modified…
19th Century Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki with Stand
A pre 19th century carved Maori greenstone hei tiki, head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Hourglass form suspension hole. With stand, height 10 cm.
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,…
18th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Paua Eyes
A good and rare 18th century taiaha (fighting staff), with finely carved rauponga spirals on arero (tongue). Serrated paua shell eyes. The collar with ochre dyed wool. Tapering shaft with rounded end. Provenance: mark Eglington tribal Art, Jerry Bock…
18th Century Inanga Hei Tiki Carved in Pale Stone
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone which was fired and the blackened surface ground back to reveal the milky pale inner stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays triple ringed recessed eyes, detailed nasal…
A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone refashioned from an adze. Facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a raised nasal bridge, and heart shaped mouth with a long tongue and…
Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre 19th century carved Maori green stone hei tiki. Head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Large hour glass suspension hole to reverse. Height 10 cm
Impressive Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Provenance
A large and impressive pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, traditional mildly tapered form with chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs and single notch and tapered hourglass drilled and concealed suspension hole to top of head, good dark tone with…
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…
Maori Green Stone Hei Tiki, 10cm Height
A pre 19th century carved Maori green stone hei tiki. Head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Of squat form with two hour glass suspension holes to reverse. Some stone loss to rear of head. Height 10 cm
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki from Arthur Maitland Hughes
A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a large heavy muscular classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone. This example is in superb condition given its significant age and shows very little ware to the carved surface. The triple…
18th Century Hei Tiki in Flawless Kahurangi Stone, 10cm Length
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type II form carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left with facial features displaying small deeply recessed eyes, diamond pattern carved to the nasal ridge and small…
18th Century Hybrid Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone
A finely carved 18th century hei tiki, this superbly carved example is an unusual hybird of the two forms displaying a typical type II head with a defined neck, ear and chin projections surmounting a classic type I body with both the three fingered hands…
Rare Gem-Quality Pounamu Breastplate with Fine Carvings
An extremely rare pounamu breastplate adornment. Found in a river inlet in Otago in the 1950s. This archaic breastplate was traditionally carved with countersunk suspension holes and lashing grooves, such a piece would have been worn only by a…
18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Pale Inanga Stone
A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale inclusions, most likely refashioned from an adze. The finely carved facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a finely detailed…
18th Century Kahurangi Hei Tiki: J.B. Stevenson Collection Acquisition
A superb 18th century hei tiki, a fine example a type I form carved in the highly prized Kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left, the triple ringed eyes are embellished with red sealing wax (added later), the mouth and nose are well…
Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki with Prestigious Color and Provenance
A good pre-European inanga pounamu hei tiki of elegant proportions and prestigious colour, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, hour-glass suspension hole to top, semi-concealed at the front, evidence of another hole beside. The reverse inscribed with…
Hei Tiki Gift: A Royal Presentation from New Zealand
A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei tiki was presented to the then Prince of Wales during a visit to West Harbour, Dunedin, as part of his 1920 royal tour of New Zealand and the greater commonwealth. He received a grand welcome…
Maori Inunga Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
An uncommon pre-European Maori carved inunga pounamu hei tiki, good proportions and traditional form, chin to the left, hands to thighs, three tapered hourglass drilled and concealed suspension holes to the back top of head, one broken through, natural…
A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good example of a large early type II form carved in pale opaque inanga. The head shows a leftward orientation with shallow eye rings forming a wide flat nose and a mouth with tongue and two teeth.…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Stone-Drilled Suspension Holes
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki with the head tilted to the right carved in kawakawa variety stone. The face displays widely recessed eyes with traces of red sealing wax (added later), the nasal bridge is worn but the nostril markings…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki from J.B. Stevenson Collection
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the right and displays clearly detailed facial features with widely recessed eyes, diamond pattern to the nasal bridge…
18th Century Pale Inanga Stone Hei Tiki Figure
A good large 18th century hei tiki, a fine example of an early type II hei tiki carved in pale inanga stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, a raised nasal bridge extending to the peaked forehead and small recessed eyes with surmounting…
A superb 18th century hei tiki, one of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki in the collection. This type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone displays rare serrated cut paua set into the eye rings suggesting significant age. The…
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.…
Rare 18th Century Kahurangi Stone Hei Tiki - Female Figure
A superb large 18th century hei tiki, a Suberb example of an early type II hei tiki carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, small recessed eyes with surmounting crescent shaped eyebrow…
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.…
18th Century Inanga Hei Tiki Carving with Type II Features
An 18th century hei tiki, this type II form was carved in the highly prized pale silvery inanga variety stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays the ear and chin projection typical of the type II form. The nose it slightly raised and the heart…
Ngapuhi Warrior Amo Boards, Circa 1920
Ngapuhi tribal region, an impressive pair of Amo boards, carved with male and female warrior figures wearing piupiu. The female figures each holding a patu and the male figures holding kotiate and wahaika. Circa 1920, height 240 cm. Provenance: formerly…
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