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
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…
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.…
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.…
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
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
Whale bone hei tiki and Ngai Wai kuru pendant
An impressive, very large and important whale bone hei tiki. Together with a nephrite kuru pendant from the Ngai Wai tribe which literally translates 'The People of the Water'. The Ngai Wai controlled the islands of the north-East Coast of the North…
18th Century Maori Pounamu Pendant (Kuru)
18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender faceted form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14 cm
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
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Family Collection
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened oval cylinder type form, both ends tapered, single hour-glass drill suspension hole, the dark to mid-green tone with traditional silvery green flecked highlights. Length 15.4 cm, width 2.6 cm.…
Early Hei Tiki Pounamu Greenstone Pendant in Human Form
Early hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and rounded chest, hourglass suspension hole, height 8.5 cm
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
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Holes
A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm
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
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.
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection
An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Translucent Kuru Pounamu Greenstone Torpedo, 19th Century
Kuru pounamu 19th century, translucent greenstone of flat elongated torpedo shape, length 16 cm
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.
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.
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 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
19th Century Greenstone Human Pendant with Hooked Hole
Hei tiki pounamu 19th century or earlier greenstone pendant in human form, both arms to thighs with rounded stomach and hooked suspension hole, length 8.5 cm
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.
Maori Whalebone Pendant (Rei) - Rare and Curved
A rare Maori whalebone pendant (Rei), of rounded and curved form. Some tiny faults. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 628. Bought Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2002. Length 12 cm
Incomplete 18th Century Pounamu Fish Hook Pendant
18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style pendant) Partially formed, barb end appears to be incomplete. Well formed tapering 'Eye'. Groove to reverse of barb. Width 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex estate J.F Scott, Dannevirke. Purchased McKearney…
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
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length
Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant with Provenance
Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and pierced hole for suspension, length 8 cm Provenance: This hei tiki was the property of William page (died 1926) who managed 'Te Kopi' a sheep station in the…
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
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
Elaborately Carved Whalebone Pendant from 19th Century
An early 19th century carved whalebone pendant (Rei). In excellent condition with elaborate carving to top. Length 16 cm
Early Maori Whalebone Pendant with Carved Ridges
A rare early Maori curved whalebone pendant (Rei), with carved ridges above the midsection. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 629. Length 11 cm
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded form with large hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
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.
Gold and Greenstone Bead Muff Chain with Pendant
An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm
Maori Pounamu Long Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval cylinder form, both ends tapered, wide tapered suspension hole. Length 15.8 cm, width 1.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Kuru Pendants: Pounamu and Whalebone
Three early 20th/19th century Maori kuru (pendants), two pounamu and one whalebone with relief angled encircling band. Lengths 68, 116 and 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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.
Rare Moa Hunter Bone Reel Pendant - 2cm Length
A rare moa hunter bone reel (pendant), cylindrical shape with two shallow grooves. 2 cm length.
Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie
A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…
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
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.
Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.
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.
Hourglass-shaped Green Nephrite Pounamu Pendant
Kapeu pounamu good, large example with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Light-green nephrite. Length 14 cm. Width 1 cm
Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Pair
Two early Maori pounamu kuru, one of flattened ovoid form with tapered and soft rounded suspension hole, the other of tapered torpedo type form, the tapered suspension hole with bevelled faces. Lengths 6.7 cm and 7.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
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.
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
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
Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain. Countersunk suspension hole. 10 cm length.
Orthodox Kapeu Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole
Kapeu pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 12.5 cm
Maori Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection
Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under…
Whalebone Pendant with Inlay and Carving
A superb whalebone pendant (rei), with hourglass hole, carving to top and a paua inlay. Length 19.5 cm
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.
Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)
Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)
Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.
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 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
Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace
Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length
Toki Pounamu Group from Pre-Contact Period
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Translucent Tangiwai Pounamu Pendant
Kuru pounamu Translucent tangiwai (bowenite) variety of pounamu with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Length 6.3 cm. Width 1.4 cm
Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Collection
Three early Maori pounamu kuru, the longest of elongated ovoid form and semi-translucent dark tone, another of bowenite, the smallest as a chisel with bevelled straight edge. Lengths 6.5 cm, 4 cm and 3.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.
Inanga Pounamu Kapeu with Countersunk Hole - 14cm Length
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 14 cm length. Y number pending
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
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, 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
Elongated Kuru Pounamu Pendant
Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped pierced hole for suspension. Length 17 cm. Width 2.2 cm
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.
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.
Large Greenstone Ear Pendant with Metal Ring, 11cm Length
Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form with pierced suspension hole, metal ring attached, length 11 cm
Maori Greenstone Ear Pendant from Webster Collection
A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of Kahurangi nephrite. Rounded pointed form with flared suspension hole. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 35. Length 7.5 cm
Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)
Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm
Greenstone and Gold Kapeu Pendant
A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu pendant, dark green tone with a rose gold plain collar and engraved mount to the top. Length 11.5 cm
Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant
A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki
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
Ceremonial Tokotoko with Moko and Traditional Items
Tokotoko (ceremonial walking stick), wahine with te moko, kuru and pipe. Metal tipped. 92 cm height
Greenstone and Gold Heart Pendant with Fern Leaves
A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted heart pendant, the 'Kia Ora' mount framed by curving fern leaves.
18th Century Greenstone Kuru Pendant
18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (Pendent), of inverted flared form. Large suspension hole, length 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.
Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form
Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 cm
Hourglass Pounamu Pendant
Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 10.8 cm. Width 2 cm
Greenstone Heart Pendant with Engraved Fern Leaf and Gold Mount
A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted pendant, good dark green tone with applied engraved fern leaf with 'NZ' to the centre, gold pinned suspension loop to the top, length 6.3 cm.
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
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.
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