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.
Kawakawa Hei Tiki Pendant
Pre-European large hei tiki (head only), Kawakawa variety stone, widely recessed eyes, nose and mouth detail worn, countersunk suspension hole top centre, vertical groove cut from suspension hole on reverse. 7 cm length
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…
19th Century Whalebone Hei Tiki with Red Eyes
A large 19th century whalebone hei tiki, type I form with eyes embellished with red ceiling wax. Female. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Indistinct script incised to reverse. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 16 cm length.
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.
Translucent Kahurangi Hei Tiki Pendant
Contact period pounamu hei tiki, finely carved in the type I form in translucent Kahurangi variety stone, finely carved facial features with a clearly defined heart-shaped mouth displaying tongue and teeth. Female. Suspension hole at the top of the head.…
Fired Inanga Hei Tiki with Unusual Crescent Shape
Pre-European fired Inanga hei tiki, stone tooled with rich dark colouration due to the firing process, type I form with forward-looking gaze and three-fingered hands to the thighs. Unusual carved crescent shape to the upper right of the forehead. Two…
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…
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Figure with Mere
A large Maori figure carved pounamu boulder, the stylised figure wearing a hei tiki, with hands to front, holding a mere, soft edged carving. Dark tone with pale inclusions and golden tan highlights. 64 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm. Approximately 160kgs.
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)
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
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…
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
Gem-grade Kahurangi Ear Pendant with Translucence
A stunning pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), in rich, gem grade Kahurangi stone with exceptional translucence. Suspension hole to the upper with oven trace. A fine example. Length 11.5 cm
Pekapeka Pounamu Pendant
A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole named pekapeka after the native New Zealand bat which they resemble. Height 8 cm, width 4.5 cm
Kahurangi Stone Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu hei tiki in Kahurangi stone, Orthodox form with hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with oven lanyard. Height 8 cm, width 4.5 cm
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 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…
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…
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with White Inclusion - 17cm
A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with white inclusion in the stone and with counter sunk suspension hole, 17 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
Gray Stone Kuru Ear Pendant - 5cm Length
Kuru (ear pendant), gray stone pendant, Pieced for suspension, 5 cm length
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.
Jean Batten in Rotorua with Korowai and Patu Paraoha
A rare Charles Troughton Clark portrait photo of Jean Batten, the image taken during a visit to Rotorua in the 1930s. Jean Batten photographed standing in front of an amo wearing a Korowai with hukahuka thrums, adorned with a hei tiki and holding a patu…
Maori Woman and Waka Vase
A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with a Maori women with a dog wearing a piupiu, adorned with a hei-tiki and holding a flax kete.The reverse with a waka with a figure on a river. Some surface abrasions. Signed and dated 1945
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length
Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length
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…
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.
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.…
18th Century Carved Pounamu Hook Matau
Hei matau, hook form, carved pounamu, 18th century 4 x 4.5 cm
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…
Translucent Maori Pounamu Pendant with Inclusion
A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green tone, slightly curved form, with tapered suspension hole. Translucent with areas of white inclusion.
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass suspension hole. [Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 65 Miet Collection], length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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.
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.
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.
Maori Warrior Whale Bone Pendant by Rua
A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior, mere raised, above a sperm whale, crashing wave behind. Diameter 10 cm. Signed to the reverse Rua.
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
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…
Teardrop Pounamu Pendant with Carved Notching
An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching to each side and with two countersunk suspension holes and lashing groove to the top. 8 cm length. Y 16131
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
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
1900 Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A circa 1900 Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, dark green tone with mid green highlights. Height 9.3 cm. Being assessed for registration.
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
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
Unregistered Greenstone Pendant, 9.5cm Elongated Form
Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered
Maori Whalebone Hei Tiki with Extended Tongue
A Maori whalebone hei tiki, tongue extended, hands clasped to thighs. Length 7 cm.
Maori Candlewick Korowai Cloak with Taniko Border
A late 19th / early 20th century Maori woven candlewick korowai cloak, adorned with yarn hukahuka (thrums), collar of woollen thrums, bordered with decorative domestic fowl feathers and coloured wool edging. Gifted to our vendor's grandfather c.1906 for…
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
Rare Maori Bowenite Pounamu Hei Tiki with Provenance
A 19th/20th century Maori rare bowenite pounamu hei tiki, red sealing wax to the eyes, hands clasped to thighs, height 86 cm. Provenance: 'Given to owner by Tom Sterland in 1958-9. Tom Sterland born Stewart Island 1896-7. As a lad he helped sealers and…
Carved Taiaha with Dog Fur Collar
Late 19th century carved wooden taiaha. Dog fur collar with flax lashing, tongue carved with geometric spirals and notches over tiki mask. Length 155 cm. Y-Number Pending
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.
Greenstone Hei Tiki with Red Sealing Wax Eyes
An 19th century or early 20th century greenstone hei tiki, red sealing wax eyes, peaked head, one hand to neck, the other to thigh. Head tilted to left shoulder, height 9.5 cm.
Crude 20th Century Bone Hei Tiki
20th century bone hei tiki, of relatively crude form. Hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 18th Century
18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.
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.
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)
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
Maori Female Figure Post with Hei Tiki and Patu
A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village Rotorua her chin with moko traces, a cloak with remains of diamond patterning in red, white and black paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green…
Maori Female Carved Post with Hei Tiki Necklace
A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the female figure with chin moko, a cloak with remains of white paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green painted hei tiki hangs around her neck, a…
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 &…
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]
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,…
Superfine Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superfine Kahurangi pounamu hei tiki, meticulously carved with head tilted to the left, wide open paua inlaid eyes, flared nostrils, heart-shaped mouth with tongue out and hands clasped to thighs. Suspension hole with lanyard above the left eye. Deep…
Large Whale Bone Hei Tiki by Charlie Wilson
Charlie (Raponi) Wilson large carved whale bone hei tiki, with the head turned to the right, inlaid paua shell ring eyes with notched edges, hands positioned to thighs, strong chevron detail to chest, mildly concave back. Height 15 cm.
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…
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
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)
Limited Edition 2010 New Zealand Gold Hei Tiki Coin
A 2010 New Zealand proof $10 gold Hei Tiki coin, 1 ounce 0.999 pure gold, ltd. ed. 340 of 500, in Maori carved waka huia box with pamphlet.
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
Green Stone Pendant with 9ct Gold Cross Mounts
Large green stone circular pendant, polished finish circular flat back green stone dome, 9ct cross mounts and chain rails with plated neck chain 50 mm diameter
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length
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
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 6.7 cm length
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
Antique Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
A late 19th century / early 20th century Maori green stone hei tiki. Red sealing wax to eyes, hands on thighs, machine made suspension hole. Length 11.5 cm
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki with Red Seal Eyes
A 19th century pounamu hei tiki. Red sealing wax to eyes, hour glass form suspension hole. Worn head to left, arms to thighs. Large protruding stomach. Height 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 52, December 1972. 10.9 cm
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
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
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
Maori Greenstone Koropepe Pendant
A 19th century Maori green stone koropepe (pendant). Red sealing wax to eye with conical form suspension hole. Height 4.5 cm
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 Green Stone Kuru Pendant
A pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with beveled edges and tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14.5 cm
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 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 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
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
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the reverse flanked by the eyes, flat topped head, hands to thighs, mid green tone, height 5.2 cm. Registered Y20956
Taranaki-style Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inlay
A pounamu hei tiki, in Taranaki style, with upright head, ring eyes inlaid with serrated edged paua shell, standing in flexed stance, one had to chest above a corpulent belly, one hand to thigh, height 13 cm
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.
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