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 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
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 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
Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2018, length 6.8 cm.
Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2019, length 7.2 cm.
Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace
Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length
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
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.
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.
Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain. Countersunk suspension hole. 10 cm length.
5.5cm Stone Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Stone pendant, countersunk suspension hole. 5.5 cm length.
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.
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.
Ceremonial Tokotoko with Moko and Traditional Items
Tokotoko (ceremonial walking stick), wahine with te moko, kuru and pipe. Metal tipped. 92 cm height
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.
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.
Rare Moa Hunter Bone Reel Pendant - 2cm Length
A rare moa hunter bone reel (pendant), cylindrical shape with two shallow grooves. 2 cm length.
Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.
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
Inanga Stone Kapeu Ear Pendant, 19th Century
19th century kapeu (curved ear pendant), carved in inanga variety stone. 12 cm length. Y number pending
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
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 8 cm length. Y number pending
Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.
Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 6 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
Avian-Headed Kawakawa Pounamu Kapeu
An unusual pounamu kapeu, Kawakawa variety pounamu with avian form head, 7 cm length. Y number pending
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.
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.
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 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)
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
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
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
Gray Stone Kuru Ear Pendant - 5cm Length
Kuru (ear pendant), gray stone pendant, Pieced for suspension, 5 cm length
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.
Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length
Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.
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.…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Unregistered Greenstone Pendant, 9.5cm Elongated Form
Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered
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.
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.
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)
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 &…
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]
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
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
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
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length
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
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 6.7 cm length
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp
Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form, early 1980s. Length 9.7 cm.
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
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…
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
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
Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)
Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)
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 Pendant from Flower Family Collection
A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
New Zealand Greenstone Double Blade Pendant
An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm
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