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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Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight…

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

An early C20th/ 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant)…

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

A pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight…

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

A pre 20th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) in the form…

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

A 19th century Maori green stone koropepe (pendant). Red…

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

A pre 19th century Maori bone kapeu (pendant). Of relatively…

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

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering…

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) of straight form with tapering…

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) of straight form with tapering…

Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length

Large green stone circular pendant, polished finish circular…

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

A Taniwha whalebone pendant, refined form, inlaid paua eyes.…

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

A greenstone Maori ear pendant, New Zealand, 19th century,…

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

A Mike Higgs carved stylised Maori pendant, the tapered face…

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]

A Mike Higgs carved stylised Maori pendant, the figure similar…

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 &…

A green stone manaia/matau pendant by Mike Higgs, with paua…

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)

A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes,…

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.

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared,…

Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 18th Century

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (Pendent), of inverted…

18th Century Greenstone Kuru Pendant

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (Pendent), of inverted flared form. Large suspension hole, length 5 cm.

18/19th century bone puhoro (pendant toggle), 7.7 cm

Antique Bone Pendant Toggle, 7.7 cm

18/19th century bone puhoro (pendant toggle), 7.7 cm

C18/19th pounamu kuru (pendant), 16 cm

C18/19th Pounamu Kuru Pendant, 16cm

C18/19th pounamu kuru (pendant), 16 cm

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

19th Century Pounamu Kuru Pendant (7.5 cm)

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered

Unregistered Greenstone Pendant, 9.5cm Elongated Form

Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered

Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to…

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

Rare Maori skull pendant, New Zealand. Though similar in form,…

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

An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching…

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

A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior,…

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.

An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval…

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.

A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety,…

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.

A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green…

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.

Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from…

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.…

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with…

Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.

Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length

Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length

Pounamu chisel, Quadrangular shape, green grey nephrite with…

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.

Kuru (ear pendant), gray stone pendant, Pieced for suspension,…

Gray Stone Kuru Ear Pendant - 5cm Length

Kuru (ear pendant), gray stone pendant, Pieced for suspension, 5 cm length

A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa…

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

A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole…

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

A stunning pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), in rich, gem grade…

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

New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century,…

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)

A rare 19th century koropepe pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite). With…

Tangiwai Koropepe Pendant with Red Wax Eyes

A rare 19th century koropepe pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite). With red ceiling wax embellished eyes. Countersunk suspension hole. 5 cm diameter.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a…

Translucent Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Pale Inclusion

Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a large pale inclusion to the lower section, tapering to a rounded end. Suspension hole at top. 9 cm length.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), pale inanga variety stone. Later…

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.

An unusual pounamu kapeu, Kawakawa variety pounamu with avian…

Avian-Headed Kawakawa Pounamu Kapeu

An unusual pounamu kapeu, Kawakawa variety pounamu with avian form head, 7 cm length. Y number pending

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk…

Inanga Pounamu Kapeu with Countersunk Hole - 14cm Length

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 14 cm length. Y number pending

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk…

Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk…

Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 8 cm length. Y number pending

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to…

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

19th century kapeu (curved ear pendant), carved in inanga…

Inanga Stone Kapeu Ear Pendant, 19th Century

19th century kapeu (curved ear pendant), carved in inanga variety stone. 12 cm length. Y number pending

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone,…

Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with Brass Ring

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone, countersunk hole with brass suspension ring. 15 cm length. Y number pending

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white…

Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.

A rare moa hunter bone reel (pendant), cylindrical shape with…

Rare Moa Hunter Bone Reel Pendant - 2cm Length

A rare moa hunter bone reel (pendant), cylindrical shape with two shallow grooves. 2 cm length.

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

Pounamu Kuru: Elegant 7.5cm Ear Pendant

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

Kuru pendant, small pendant made in Kawakawa variety stone with…

Kawakawa Kuru Pendant: Small Stone Charm

Kuru pendant, small pendant made in Kawakawa variety stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. 6 cm length.

Kuru pendant, Kawakawa stone with rounded bottom and suspension…

Kuru Pendant with Kawakawa Stone

Kuru pendant, Kawakawa stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. Small amount of fritting. Provenance: field collection. 10 cm length.

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

Large and impressive 19th century pounamu kuru pendant,…

19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant

Large and impressive 19th century pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety stone. Wider at top tapering to a small rounded end. Countersunk suspension hole with two silver rings. 16 cm length.

Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety…

Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant

Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.

Stone pendant, countersunk suspension hole. 5.5 cm length.

5.5cm Stone Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole

Stone pendant, countersunk suspension hole. 5.5 cm length.

Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain.…

Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole

Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain. Countersunk suspension hole. 10 cm length.

Tangiwai (Bowenite) kuru pendant, translucent fine-grained…

Tangiwai Bowenite Pendant with Gold Ring - 10cm

Tangiwai (Bowenite) kuru pendant, translucent fine-grained stone, offset countersunk hole with gold suspension ring. 10 cm length.

Pounamu kuru pendant, Inanga pounamu with pale inclusions.…

Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Scarfing and Inclusions

Pounamu kuru pendant, Inanga pounamu with pale inclusions. Slightly curved body. Lapidary scarfing and small scar to the upper section. Countersunk suspension hole. 17 cm length.

Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety…

Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes

Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye…

Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2019, length 7.2 cm.

Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth)…

Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2018, length 6.8 cm.

A Pre-European kuru handle section. The stone pounder broken…

A Pre-European kuru handle section. The stone pounder broken with the lower section absent. Carved with a wheku head in high profile Length.14 cm

An early 19th century kapeu (ear pendant), carved from flawless…

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.…

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone…

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety…

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.

A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain…

A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain elegant mildly concave disc form, the twin notch detail with raised lip to the back. Good mid/dark tone with snow flake inclusions. W.7.3 cm.