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.

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Toki fragment - adze poll-end fragment from a large toki.…

Large Toki Adze Poll-End Fragment, 10cm x 6.4cm

Toki fragment - adze poll-end fragment from a large toki. Length 10 cm. Width 6.4 cm

Toki - adzes (2) one complete toki and one fragment. Length 14.…

Toki Adzes: Complete and Fragmented

Toki - adzes (2) one complete toki and one fragment. Length 14.5 cm. Width 7 cm; length 11 cm. Width 6 cm

Whalebone taiaha fragment fully carved tongue and mouth…

Whalebone Taiaha Fragment with Decorated Tongue and Mouth

Whalebone taiaha fragment fully carved tongue and mouth decorated with H'h' and dog tooth notching. Raised nose and two incised eyes. Pierced hole for suspension. Weathered dry patina. Length 16 cm. Width 4.8 cm

A wooden model of a Maori Meeting house, believed to be by Tom…

Maori Meeting House Model with Carved Table

A wooden model of a Maori Meeting house, believed to be by Tom Heberley, who carved it for the Prime Minister Robert Stout (PM 1884-1887). Beautifully carved all over and sitting on a carved wooden table in the same style. All figures on table and model…

A fragment of a 16th or 17th century tauihu (canoe prow in…

Carved Tauihu Fragment with Lizard and Serpentine Forms

A fragment of a 16th or 17th century tauihu (canoe prow in wood), with carved lizard and serpentine forms to side. The remnant of a carved tauihu. Narrow coupling of the midsection. Loss of the upper, water worn. Includes stand. Length 54 cm

A 16th century fragment of carving. Open work carving of thick…

16th Century Openwork Carved Timber Fragment

A 16th century fragment of carving. Open work carving of thick timber. Remains of mouth(?), tongue, and teeth. Includes stand. height 36 cm

A carved wooden ancestral wall panel (poupou). Carved by…

Traditional Totara Ancestral Wall Panel by Stewart Marsh

A carved wooden ancestral wall panel (poupou). Carved by Stewart Te Keepa Marsh. In classical traditional form based on the East Coast style (tohunga holding a tikiwananga). Carved in totara. Height 199 cm

Carved architectural element, side facing manaia of flattened…

Manaia Tongue Carving with Inlaid Eye and Shell

Carved architectural element, side facing manaia of flattened rectangular form, large carved mouth, large protruding tongue held by hand, inlaid shell eye, red-wash patina with traces of white paint to teeth. Length 47 cm. Width 26 cm. Diameter 6 cm

Carved architectural element, flattened square form, large…

Decorated Tongue Carving

Carved architectural element, flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing) highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…

Carved architectural element, flattened rectangular form, large…

Decorated Tongue Carving

Carved architectural element, flattened rectangular form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, inlaid shell eyes, (one missing) highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…

A good 19th century Maori woven muka cloak, the woven banding…

Maori Muka Cloak with Wool Banding and Peacock Feathers

A good 19th century Maori woven muka cloak, the woven banding showing tapering for the shoulders, entirely decorated with linial stitched wool banding, some distress, in tones of red, green and black, single blue band to the top, alternating green and red…

An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable…

Maori Carved Donation Box with Paua Shell Inserts

An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45…

Two 20th century carved panels of Maui and Rangi. Wonderfully…

Paua-eyed Carved Panels of Maui and Rangi

Two 20th century carved panels of Maui and Rangi. Wonderfully carved with paua shell inset eyes. Maui length 95 cm. Rangi length 75.5 cm

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board,…

Manaia Carved Architectural Element

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board, deeply carved with a side facing manaia with a large open mouth bearing teeth, protruding tongue and hand resting to face, red-wash patina. Height 64.4 cm. Width 34 cm.

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board,…

Taniwha Carved Board with Red Patina

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board, deeply carved with a side facing taniwha with a large open mouth bearing teeth, protruding tongue and hand resting to tail. Red-wash patina. Height 90 cm. Width 28.5 cm.

Carved architectural element. Flattened square form, large…

Decorated Carved Architectural Element

Carved architectural element. Flattened square form, large mouth, carved in a figure eight design, slightly protruding tongue, large eyes (shell inlay missing). Highly decorated surface with varied triple and double haehae and fine notching. Red-wash…

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board,…

Taniwha Carved Board

Carved architectural element. Flattened rectangular board, deeply carved with a side facing taniwha with a large open mouth bearing teeth, protruding tongue and hand resting to tail. Red-wash patina. Height 86 cm. Width 28.2 cm.

Two large house posts (maihi), Maori People, New Zealand (early…

Maihi House Posts of Maori Ancestors

Two large house posts (maihi), Maori People, New Zealand (early twentieth century), inlaid pearl shell and trade paint on carved hardwood, 206 cm high (2). The large carved meeting house was usually named after an important ancestor and in most parts of…

A late 19th century Maori carved lintel (pare), traditionally…

19th Century Maori Carved Lintel with Stylized Masks

A late 19th century Maori carved lintel (pare), traditionally from a meeting house being the landmark and focus of a Maori settlement, carved with three stylised masks separated by open linial and notched carved bands spaced by bead type forms, the bar…

A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support…

Maori Carved Doorway with Stylized Figure and Spirals

A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support posts), the central stylised figure fully carved with haehae design and notched detail, tongue extended, the three digit hands clasped to the stomach, flanked by double spirals (pitau),…

Tene Waitere (attributed), a superb and rare carved ngati…

Rare Ngati Tarawhai Carved Fire Surround by Tene Waitere

Tene Waitere (attributed), a superb and rare carved ngati tarawhai fire surround, modelled after a pare (lintel) and Whakawae (supports) from the door frame of a Wharenui, the whakawae with ancestral figural carving as male and female forms, the male…

Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side…

Ancestral Pou Pou Posts from Queen Victoria School

Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side profile ancestral figures holding kotiate. Height 135 cm. Width 28 cm. Provenance: Historically part of the fixtures at Queen Victoria school, Parnell.

Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side…

Red Ochre Ancestral Pou Pou Posts

Pair of pou pou posts, red ochre painted and carved with side profile ancestral figures. Height 104 cm, width 29 cm. Provenance: Historically part of the fixtures at Queen Victoria school, Parnell.

19th century teak architectural element converted to a table…

Teak Architectural Table Lamp

19th century teak architectural element converted to a table lamp

Four rare early Maori samplers carved wooden panels c.1940s…

Rare Maori Carving Samplers from Rotorua School

Four rare early Maori samplers carved wooden panels c.1940s Used as teaching aids for student carvers at the Rotorua carving school. Carved double-sided and stained.

An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised…

Large Maori Carved Figure Post with Taiaha and Mere

An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the…

A wooden Folk Art box in the shape of a Maori Whare, black with…

Maori Whare Folk Art Box

A wooden Folk Art box in the shape of a Maori Whare, black with red and white detail to the faces, one portion of the roof forms the lid. 25 cm x 22 cm x 20 cm

An early Maori house carved board, early 20th century, with…

Early Maori Carved Board with Spiral Designs

An early Maori house carved board, early 20th century, with fine spiral designs and vertical indent patterns, and original red colour. Old Australian collection. 134 x 29 cm

Carved Lintel. Five intertwined manaia figures on a flattened…

Intertwined Manaia Carved Lintel

Carved Lintel. Five intertwined manaia figures on a flattened rectangular panel. Blackened patina. Length 76 cm. Width 13 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand

Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo…

Maori Whare Facade Boards with Carvings and Paint

Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo (vertical supporting boards) each with three main stylised figures and multiple masks, old red paint showing some distress, remains of paua shell discs to eyes, the maihi boards with conforming…

An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue…

Maori Tongue Post Figure

An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration

Carved Maori pou post, the ancestral figure with ta moko and…

Maori Pou Post with Ta Moko and Paua Shell Eyes

Carved Maori pou post, the ancestral figure with ta moko and paua shell eyes. The body with decorative haehae carving and with three fingers clasped together at the abdomen, Y17541. Height 148 cm

Manatunga (Maori for Keepsake) blanket, with a tukutuku panel…

Manatunga Tukutuku Blanket

Manatunga (Maori for Keepsake) blanket, with a tukutuku panel design in red, black, yellow and white, original label attached

A carved Maori panel with paua shell inlay, monogrammed on the…

Maori Panel with Paua Shell Inlay and Monogram

A carved Maori panel with paua shell inlay, monogrammed on the back 'T.W.' circa 1900, 28 x 143 cm

A pair of mid-20th century large Maori carved figured panels,…

Mid-20th Century Maori Carved Figure Panels

A pair of mid-20th century large Maori carved figured panels, the man with lineal scrolls with notched detail, full moko and three Huia feathers to his hair, supported on a part-stylised mask, the stylised woman in similar form holding two carved gourds,…

A pair of large mid-20th century Maori carved panels, stylised…

Maori Carved Panels with Paua Shell Inserts

A pair of large mid-20th century Maori carved panels, stylised figures, one with a fish to his mouth holding two paua shells, the other holding his forked tongue, deep relief. Dominant red paint with black highlights and further paua shell inserts to eyes…

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Maori Tea Cosy with Warrior and Whare Decoration

An early 20th century N.Z. Folk Art Maori decorated tea cosy, of peaked whare form and decorated with coloured cottons with a Maori warrior in front of a whare with figural columns, decorative various coloured thread border. 35 cm x 28 cm

A Maori carved panel, carved as two masks, a wheku head above a…

Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Masks

A Maori carved panel, carved as two masks, a wheku head above a koruru head, both with paua inlaid ring eyes. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 75.5 cm

A historic Tainui vintage Maori painted silk 'Prince of the…

Tainui Maori Crest Silk Painting, 1912

A historic Tainui vintage Maori painted silk 'Prince of the Waikato', the central architectural form in Maori designs framing a Maori crest entitled to the base 'Te-Paki-O-Matariki', with other significant emblems, date 1912 and five further small windows…

A carved wood Maori panel, in relief with an ancestor figure,…

Maori Ancestor Relief Panel with Weku Head

A carved wood Maori panel, in relief with an ancestor figure, with Weku head with inlaid paua eyes. 44 x 24 cm

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart…

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.

A pair of c.1950/60S Maori decorated plaster panels attributed…

Maori Decorated Plaster Panels by Shurrock

A pair of c.1950/60S Maori decorated plaster panels attributed to Francis Shurrock, each in relief with a stylised Maori figure. Height 80 cm, width 36 cm

Maori Toi Whakairo carved wooden panel, depicting a figure with…

Maori Carved Panel with Tongue and Paua Eyes

Maori Toi Whakairo carved wooden panel, depicting a figure with the tongue sticking out and wide open paua shell set eyes, 48 x 23.5 cm

A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the…

Maori Concrete Post with Figural Design

A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the stylised figure with tongue extended, patu to left hand, on block base with Maori 'carved' detail, most original red paint finish remains. Height 68 cm, on later steel shaft and circular stand.

A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, similar to…

Maori Concrete Figural Post, 20th Century

A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, similar to above. Height 39.5 cm.

An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in…

Maori Warrior Carving with Taiaha

An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in confronting semi-kneeling stance with taiaha poised, tongue extended and eyes wide, original dark red/brown staining with black, white and red painted highlights, raised upon a rectangular carved…

Two Maori carved pou pou panels, early-20th century, high…

Maori Pou Pou Panels with Inlaid Paua Shell Eyes

Two Maori carved pou pou panels, early-20th century, high relief carving with inlaid paua shell eyes, height 93 cm, width 27 cm, depth 6 cm, (each)

An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with…

Maori Carved Waka Stern Post with Spiral Notch Design

An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with traditional concentric spiral and notch carving, a recumbent figure to the base, the black finish showing some destress. Height 76.5 cm

A quality Folk Art Maori stem post, carved in traditional style…

Maori Stem Post with Traditional Carving

A quality Folk Art Maori stem post, carved in traditional style with incised facial tattoo, hands across the belly, bent knee stance and paua shell eyes. Northland - purchased 1971, height 53 cm.

A pair of Maori carved architectural panels (Maihi), carved…

Maori Carved Architectural Panels with Manaia Figures

A pair of Maori carved architectural panels (Maihi), carved panels painted red. The apex ends feature three manaia figures with a band of takarangi (scroll designs) interspersed with manaia faces underneath. Plain uncarved section at midpoint. The…

A mid-20th century Rangi Stevens Maori finely carved box, the…

Rangi Stevens Maori Carved Box with Wheku Head

A mid-20th century Rangi Stevens Maori finely carved box, the lid with wheku stylised head with paua shell eyes, fine lineal and notch detail to the reverse and front panels. 18 x 13 x 8 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 pair of 'Kingsley' Maori bookends, the finely decorated…

Maori Bookends with Stylized Figures on Mahogany Frames

A pair of 'Kingsley' Maori bookends, the finely decorated bronzed panels with stylized full Maori figures on mahogany frames. Applied makers label to base of each, height 20.5 cm.

Early 20th century folk art diorama, in mainly kauri, depicting…

Maori Family Diorama with Whare, Canoe, and Food Storage

Early 20th century folk art diorama, in mainly kauri, depicting Maori whare with family group, canoe and food storage house

A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden fragment. Red stained,…

Maori Wooden Fragment with Carvings and Stand

A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden fragment. Red stained, semi circular with flattened central section flanked by four figures (both top figures damaged) over weku type figures. The base with geometric haehae and pakati notching. On stand. Height 62…

A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden waewae fragment (door…

Maori Carved Wooden Waewae Fragment with Weku Figures

A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden waewae fragment (door post). Three weku type figures (weathered to varying degrees) mounted on an intricate pierced geometric support. The remnants of a barely legible label to one side. Length 58 cm, width 9 cm,…

A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori…

Carved Maori Supports with Geometric Patterns

A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori supports of unknown architectural origin. All four sides of each support deeply carved with various recurring geometric patterns. Length 195 cm, width approx 9 cm (ea)

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

Maori Carved Wooden Pare with Manaia Figures

A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden pare (lintel). Large manaia figures to each end and pierced central figure with hands to each side of face. Haehae and pakati decoration. Paua shell inset eyes. Lashing holes to reverse, slots…

A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset…

Maori Walking Stick with Mask and Paua Eyes

A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset with paua eyes, below a notch carved finial, the shaft carved with notch patterns, length 93.5 cm.

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the red painted male figure with carved head, arms and legs, a large green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex.…

Maori Male Carved Post with Red Paint Finish

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village later red paint finish with hands clasped to abdomen, small loss to left shoulder. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond notched rail space, the base worn…

A pair of Maori portrait oils on canvas a man and a woman…

Maori portrait oils on canvas of man and woman

A pair of Maori portrait oils on canvas a man and a woman standing before carved posts wearing flax and feather cloaks. Each 29 x 24 cm.

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged…

Maori Carved Box with Notch and Lineal Surface Carving

A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged lid with two figures in relief from a background of notch and lineal surface carving, further surface carving decorates the sides and profile wheku heads to the front panel. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x…

A circa 1970 Maori carved box, the hinged lid with stylised…

Maori Carved Box with Chatham Island Specimens

A circa 1970 Maori carved box, the hinged lid with stylised mask, forked tongue, carved side panels. 21 cm x 14 cm x 6.5 cm. Containing various rock and shell specimens and label Chatham Island Moriori.

An early 20th century Maori carved model whare shaped box, the…

Maori Carved Model Whare Shaped Box with Hinged Roof

An early 20th century Maori carved model whare shaped box, the hinged roof as the lid, figured posts to the front. Some borer. 18.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 17.5 cm.

A Jane Brenkley kauri panel portrait of a Maori woman and child,…

Kauri Panel Portrait of Maori Woman and Child

A Jane Brenkley kauri panel portrait of a Maori woman and child, relief carved with ink and painted details. Marked 15/- (15 shillings) to back. 33 cm x 23.5 cm.

The Ian McMillan Estate Collection. At age 10 Ian McMillan was…

Ian McMillan's Tauihu Canoe Prow Carving

The Ian McMillan Estate Collection. At age 10 Ian McMillan was introduced to carving by Bruce Manley and continued to develop a love, knowledge and understanding of Maori and New Zealand history and culture. Ian spent the latter years of his life based at…

Ian McMillan carved panel, full paua shell inset eyes. Double…

Paua-eyed Carved Panel by Ian McMillan

Ian McMillan carved panel, full paua shell inset eyes. Double sided, carved from a found log section. Length 100 cm.

Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of…

Fine Carved Model Waka with Paua Inset Eyes

Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of finely carved stylised figures, paua inset eyes, notched carved interior, carved from an old log section. Raised on a carved plinth of recycled rimu. Waka length 310 cm. Note: the model Waka…

Ian McMillan small carved post, stylised figure to the front,…

Stylised Carved Post by Ian McMillan

Ian McMillan small carved post, stylised figure to the front, notch carved detail, unpolished. Length 36.5 cm.

A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure…

Carved Pou Post with Tekoteko and Bull

A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure surmounting a bull and with dogs in low relief below, good weathered patina. Height 216 cm.

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted male figure with carved head, the open mouth with notch form teeth, a green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post…

Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form…

Vintage Maori Concrete Figural Posts

Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form heads and extended tongues, notch detailed, old green/turquoise paint, some old damage. Each with a cylinder hole through the centre for support, height 75 cm ea.

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two…

Rare Colonial Kauri Gum Chest of Drawers

A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased…

Late 19th century/early 20th century korupe (lintel), hardwood…

Korupe Lintel with Mask Carvings and Paua Inset

Late 19th century/early 20th century korupe (lintel), hardwood with remains of original painted finish carved with three masks joined with pierced pakati (pattern) and notch style decorations above a geometric diamond pattern support inset with paua, 133…

A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in…

Maori Kauri Poupou Panel with Ancestor Figure

A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in relief with an ancestor figure named Tane to the chest, hands clasped to abdomen, a smaller figure striding between the main subject's legs. Height 113 cm.

Wooden whakawae (door jamb) section, the 18th century…

18th Century Carved Wooden Door Jamb with Ancestral Figures

Wooden whakawae (door jamb) section, the 18th century architectural piece carved with three conjoined ancestral figures with naturalistic bodies and wheku faces mounted on an intricately carved and pierced support. Remnants of a barely legible old…

Ngati tarawhai carved mirror frame, modelled in the form of a…

Ngati Tarawhai Carved Mirror Frame with Ancestral Figures

Ngati tarawhai carved mirror frame, modelled in the form of a pare and whakawae, the lintels and supports which frame the windows of wharenui (meeting houses) the pare centered by a figure with hands placed to his abdomen flanked by outward facing manaia…

Cigar & tobacco box modelled as a wharenui (dwelling), the…

Wharenui-inspired Cigar & Tobacco Box

Cigar & tobacco box modelled as a wharenui (dwelling), the house front carved with maiki, amo tekoteko, korur and paepae. The lid lifting to reveal a painted tahuhu and heke painted with Kowhaiwhai decoration. The interior with a small fitted cigar box…

Rare Tattersfield Maori Legend rug, all wool pile, decorated in…

Tattersfield Maori Legend Wool Rug

Rare Tattersfield Maori Legend rug, all wool pile, decorated in a tukutuku panel inspired design in black, blue red and salmon colours. Some small losses to the fringe. Original Tattersfield label affixed to the underside. 130 x 68 cm

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My…

"My Marae" Tukutuku Panel

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My Marae. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of story telling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to…

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My…

"My Turangawaewae" Tukutuku Panel

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My Turangawaewae. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic…

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Maunga.…

Maori Tukutuku Panel: 'Maunga' by Peter Chatsworth

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Maunga. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to the…

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Awa.…

Awa Tukutuku Panel: Maori Storytelling through Art

A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Awa. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of story telling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to the…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with half moko, red paint finish with white band to the lower body. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 153.5 cm.…

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex.…

Red Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village

An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 180 cm.…

A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and…

Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Heads

A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and koruru heads to either end with inlaid paua eyes. Length 75 cm

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland…

Maori Carved Lintel with Stylised Figures and Paua Eyes

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area.…

Two carved Totara Amo and Maihi boards, c.1920-1940, forming…

Maori House Entrance Frame with Carved Boards

Two carved Totara Amo and Maihi boards, c.1920-1940, forming the right and left side entrance frame of a Maori house, 197 x 95 x 5.5 cm each

A superb 18th century carved architectural panel, the stone…

18th Century Carved Architectural Panel with Wheku Head

A superb 18th century carved architectural panel, the stone tool carved panel with a wheku head to the lower section with open mouth with protruding tongue and with rauponga carved detailing. The upper section of the panel with a pair of outward facing…

A pair of carved Maori lintels, pair of highly decorated 19th…

Maori Door Lintels on Presentation Stands

A pair of carved Maori lintels, pair of highly decorated 19th century door lintels from a small whare or store. On custom presentation stands. Length 106 cm each

A worked pounamu fragment, Aotearoa, made from a mottled light…

Mottled green pounamu fragment with polished surfaces

A worked pounamu fragment, Aotearoa, made from a mottled light green nephrite. One side of the fragment is machine cut, the other surfaces are polished. Length 9.5 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 2 cm

A folk art Maori carved panel, depicting a carved standing…

Maori Carved Panel with Standing Figure and Paua Eyes

A folk art Maori carved panel, depicting a carved standing figure with inset paua eyes. Bordered with all over carving. C. 1960s. Height 3 cm, width 9 cm length 25 cm

A waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou…

Master Carver's Red Stained Waka with Paua Inlays

A waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, also known as bill Mou (1912-1974) carved this waka as a private commission in the 1960s. Bill Mou began his carving apprenticeship with Mr. Pine Taipa in 1925 and worked on the…

An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, highlighted…

Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure and Fern Leaves

An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, highlighted with a single stylised figure, fern leaves and Kia Ora, knob finial. Length 90.5 cm.