There are a diverse collection of objects that represent the

culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand. These artefacts vary in

type, style, and function, and include the following:

Weapons: Maori weapons were traditionally made from wood,

bone, and stone, and included clubs, spears, and weapons with serrated edges,

such as the patu and mere.

Carvings: Maori carvings are highly symbolic and often

depict stories and legends from Maori mythology. These carvings can be found on

buildings, canoes, and other objects, and are often intricately detailed.

Jewellery: Maori jewellery often features intricate designs

and is made from materials such as bone, stone, and shell. Pendants, earrings,

and bracelets are all common forms of Maori jewellery.

Taonga puoro (musical instruments): These are traditional

Maori musical instruments, such as the p?t?tara (conch shell trumpet) and the

k?auau (flute). Maori music is an important more...

Under the New Zealand Protected Objects Act 1975, administered by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage, the sale, trade, export and ownership of some Maori artefact are regulated
Objects over 50 years old that also have Maori cultural significance must be inspected by Ministry for Culture & Heritage, and if significant the object will be allocated a "Y" number, a unique identification number. Artefacts that have a Y number can only be purchased by those that are registered collectors with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

20 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Carved pipe finely carved tobacco pipe. Extremely fine spiral…

Finely Carved Tiki Tobacco Pipe with Intricate Details

Carved pipe finely carved tobacco pipe. Extremely fine spiral h'h' and dog-tooth work throughout the entire bowl and neck. Single tiki face to front with tongue extended. The letters 'Wn' framed in a shield carved to back of bowl. Length 16 cm. Width 4 cm

A fine carved wooden Maori pipe, by Tom Heberley for Cristeson…

Tom Heberley's Maori Pipe with Paua Shell Inlay

A fine carved wooden Maori pipe, by Tom Heberley for Cristeson Goldsmiths. Finely carved pipe depicting a human head with full moko. Paua shell inlaid eyes. 18ct. gold hallmarked band. Length 15.5 cm

A fine carved wooden Maori pipe, by Tom Heberley for Cristeson…

Maori Carved Wooden Pipe with Gold Band and Paua Shell

A fine carved wooden Maori pipe, by Tom Heberley for Cristeson Goldsmiths. Finely carved pipe depicting a human head with full moko smoking a pipe. Paua shell inlaid eyes. 18ct. gold hallmarked band. Length 15 cm

Pipe the bowl carved with tiki mask, paua set eyes [pending…

Tiki Bowl with Paua Eyes

Pipe the bowl carved with tiki mask, paua set eyes [pending registration]

An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a…

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

A Maori folk art pipe, in the form of a Maori warrior smoking a…

Maori Warrior Pipe with Lizard and Pearl Eyes

A Maori folk art pipe, in the form of a Maori warrior smoking a pipe with full facial tattoos and pearl shell inset eyes. The back of the pipe has a lizard entwined on the stem of the pipe, also with pearl shell inset eyes. Mid 20th century or earlier.…

A good 19th century large Maori carved pipe bowl, finely carved…

Large 19th Century Maori Carved Pipe Bowl

A good 19th century large Maori carved pipe bowl, finely carved in good deep relief with a stylised full male figure to the front and base, tongue extended, genitals present, a further conforming stylised mask to each side, good dark original patina.…

An early 20th century finely carved Maori pipe bowl end, carved…

Carved Maori Pipe Bowl End

An early 20th century finely carved Maori pipe bowl end, carved with a stylised figure to the front, spiral and notch detail to the sides, a mask to the bowl back. Length overall 8.2 cm. Being assessed for registration

Late C19th/ early 20th century carved wooden pipe multiple tiki…

Carved Wooden Pipe with Multiple Tiki Figures

Late C19th/ early 20th century carved wooden pipe multiple tiki figures around bowl, all with protruding tongues, length 14 cm

Late C19th/Early 20th century carved wooden pipe tiki figure to…

Carved Wooden Tiki Pipe Figure

Late C19th/Early 20th century carved wooden pipe tiki figure to bowl, protruding forked tongue, length 15 cm

An early 20th century carved and constructed Maori whare…

Maori Weather Indicator

An early 20th century carved and constructed Maori whare weather indicator, cane type sides and front, fine wire bound cane roof panels, decoratively carved framing timber-mahe, the two figures on a pivot indicating the weather, the chief in a cloak, the…

A late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori wooden…

Maori Wooden Pipe with Tattooed Face and Paua Eyes

A late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori wooden pipe. The bowl with tattooed face to front with paua shell eyes. The stem with fine geometric decoration. Length 13 cm.

A vintage Maori carved pipe, the bowls with wheku head.

Wheku Head Maori Carved Pipe

A vintage Maori carved pipe, the bowls with wheku head.

An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl…

Maori Carved Tobacco Pipe with Silver Mounts and Amber Mouthpiece

An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl carved with double stylised face and lineal notched carved decoration, silver mounts and long amber type mouth piece, the mounts dated Birmingham 1902, in original leather case stamped 'Kia…

An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved…

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.

Tokotoko (ceremonial walking stick), wahine with te moko, kuru…

Ceremonial Tokotoko with Moko and Traditional Items

Tokotoko (ceremonial walking stick), wahine with te moko, kuru and pipe. Metal tipped. 92 cm height

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the bowl carved with a wahine and child the stem issuing from the mouth of a naturalistic tane figure clutching the tail of a marakihau (mythical sea creature). Cut paua embellishments. Linear…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937).…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is finely carved in the form of a naturalistic tane head smoking a pipe with a marahikau (mythical sea creature) encircling his neck. 'Kia ora' carved to the underside. Cut paua…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937).…

Heberley Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Tane and Wahine

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with a pair of naturalistic tane and wahine figures holding three fingered hands to their mouths. The wahine holds a stylised patu the tane with hand to hip, both with cut…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937).…

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The large bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Cut paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem. The…