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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Vintage carved Maori pendant, with paua shell

Carved Maori Pendant with Paua Shell Accent

Vintage carved Maori pendant, with paua shell

A Maori bone pendant (Rei). Hollow inside. Length 7.6 cm

Maori Bone Pendant - Hollow Inside (Rei)

A Maori bone pendant (Rei). Hollow inside. Length 7.6 cm

Carved green stone pendant

Green Stone Carved Pendant

Carved green stone pendant

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width…

Small Bowenite Teardrop Pendant

Kuru pounamu, small teardrop form, bowenite. Length 5 cm. Width 1.1 cm

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant,…

New Zealand Greenstone Double Blade Pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct Bale

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

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)

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular section, tapering to a point. Length 10 cm

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New…

Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant for Maori Protection and Prosperity

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New Zealand pounamu greenstone jade Maori's wear hei matau for protection and prosperity

Green stone carved Kuru, New Zealand, approx 8.5 cm long

Greenstone Kuru Carving from New Zealand

Green stone carved Kuru, New Zealand, approx 8.5 cm long

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.

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green…

Vintage Greenstone Pendant with Flecked Highlights

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green tone with pale flecked highlights, rounded ends, drill suspension hole. Length 15.5 cm

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

A Maori carved whale tooth pendant, resembling a rei puta,…

Maori Whale Tooth Pendant with Notch and Whirl Designs

A Maori carved whale tooth pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved with notch and whirl designs above a mask terminal. Length 8 cm

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole…

Orthodox Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.3 cm

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7…

Greenstone Fish Pendant with Plated Surround

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7 cm diameter including bale

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section,…

Opotiki Teardrop Pounamu Pendant

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section, pierced hole for suspension. Collected at Opotiki, circa 1940. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm

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)

Mako pendant, with attached gold ring

Gold-Ringed Mako Pendant

Mako pendant, with attached gold ring

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon…

Silver Dragon Pendant with Greenstone Cabochon

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon greenstone in rub-over mount to the top, suspended on silver chain.

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Brass Ring

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass suspension ring. Y13505. Length 6 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 greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced…

Greenstone Cylinder Drop Pendant

A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced with suspension hole. Length 6.5 cm

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above.…

Greenstone Pendant from Flower Family Collection

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Unknown, marine ivory Maori pendant, 9 cm length

Marine Ivory Maori Pendant - 9cm

Unknown, marine ivory Maori pendant, 9 cm length

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an…

Rectangular Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Early Suspension Hole

Kuru pounamu. Flattened rectangular form with remains of an early suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm.

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 7.2 cm. Width 1 cm

A 19th century /20th century pounamu kuru, long mildly tapered…

Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant

A 19th century /20th century pounamu kuru, long mildly tapered form, rounded ends, semi-hour-glass suspension hole, length 9.3 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with…

Pierced Inanga Pendant

Kuru pounamu fine example of light-coloured inanga stone with pierced suspension hole for attachment. Length 8.3 cm. Width 1.1 cm

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for…

Long Kuru Pounamu Pendant with Pierced Hole

Kuru pounamu, of long cylindrical form with pierced hole for attachment. Length 14.6 cm. Width 1 cm

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced…

Flattened ovoid pounamu pendant with hourglass hole

Kuru pounamu, of flattened ovoid form with pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 6.5 cm. Width. 5 cm

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form,…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form, early 1980s. Length 9.7 cm.

A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form…

Whalebone Koru Pendant with Rimu Box

A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form with internal spiral highlighted with carved scroll and notch detail. In fitted rimu turned box with paua shell ring inlay detail. Diameter 5.7 cm

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

Greenstone Hockey Stick Pendant - 15.5cm Length

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

A contemporary Maori carved whale bone breast pendant,…

Maori Whale Bone Breast Pendant with Masks and Spirals

A contemporary Maori carved whale bone breast pendant, resembling a rei puta, carved and pierced with spiral and masks. Length 27 cm

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.

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.

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.

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 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]

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying…

Early Grooved Pounamu Ear Pendant Fragment

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying interesting signs of grooved working which suggest initial stages of a kapeu ear pendant ('hockey-stick shaped'). Label attached to back inscribed: 'H.N. Moseley. New Zealand jade. Worked by natives…

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

Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments,…

Tamaki Estuary Artefacts Collection

Large group of artefacts, including lure and pendant fragments, obsidian blades, Moa bone, musket flint. (60) collected around Tamaki Estuary.

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

A contact period or earlier pounamu kuru, the translucent…

Translucent Bowenite Kuru Pendant

A contact period or earlier pounamu kuru, the translucent bowenite of tapered form with rounded ends, hour-glass suspension hole with some chipping to the top, length 5.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green…

Maori Green Nephrite Kuru Pendant

A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green tone, mildly curved and tapering to a point, rounded suspension hole. Length 6.7 cm

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

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

A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later…

Pre-European Short Pounamu Kuru Pendant

A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later modified, tapering to a point, flat sides, early type hour-glass suspension hole, good dark tone, length 3 cm. Ex. Private Estate Collection.

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick…

Greenstone Hockey Stick Ear Pendant

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick form, with suspension hole to the top. Length 10 cm

Large greenstone heart pendant

Greenstone Heart Pendant - Large

Large greenstone heart pendant

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top…

Flattened Pounamu Pendant with Gold Band

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top with attached ring. Length 11.3 cm. Width 1.6 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 Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an…

Maori Whale Bone Pendant with Wheku Head

A Maori whale bone pendant, 19th century, carved with an incipient wheku head. Pierced for suspension.

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.

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early…

Cylindrical Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole and Chain

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early suspension hole and attached chain. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm. (pendant only)

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 Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone…

Maori Chief Intaglio Pendant with Gold Cap

A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone carved with a Maori chief intaglio, the unusual scrolling gold cap with suspension ring

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and…

Colonial Greenstone and Gold Pendant with Engraved Scrolls

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole.…

Pierced Kuru Pounamu Pendant - 9.5 cm Length

Kuru pounamu. Orthodox form with pierced suspension hole. Length 9.5 cm. Width 1.1 cm.

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

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.

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed…

Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head…

Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Metal Clasp

Hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head inclined to right with arms on thighs, pierced hole for suspension with metal clasp attached, height 4 cm

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct. Gold Bale

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

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

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

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

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

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension…

Translucent Inunga Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu. Large flattened ovoid form with a worn suspension hole. Translucent inunga type pounamu. Written label attached inscribed with height 12.6 cm. Width 3.4 cm.

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.

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

Pounamu Kuru: Elegant 7.5cm Ear Pendant

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

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

A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted…

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.

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

NZ Greenstone Club Pendant

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced…

Hourglass Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu long, flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord. Length 10.8 cm. Width 2 cm

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with…

Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 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.

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.

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a…

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

A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted…

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.

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 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 pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a…

Pounamu Jewelry Set with Hei Tiki Pendant

A pounamu and kawakawa kapeu, (ear pendant), together with a pounamu hei tiki

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

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 toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold…

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

A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of…

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

Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form…

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

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.

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

19th Century Pounamu Kuru Pendant (7.5 cm)

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

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 pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped…

Elongated Kuru Pounamu Pendant

Kuru pounamu flattened, elongated form with hourglass-shaped pierced hole for suspension. Length 17 cm. Width 2.2 cm

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

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

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

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 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