Maori Carved Pipe with Paua Inset Eyes, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved stylised head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece. Small crack to bowl.
19th Century Maori Carved Wooden Patu
A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the broad blade with outward facing relief carved figure to one side, length 37 cm.
Maori Carved Wahaika with Figure and Mask Detailing
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved wahaika, long curved form, finely detailed figure and mask to butt, length 41 cm.
Maori whalebone wahaika with intricate carving and paua inserts
A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 cm.
Maori Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head
Carved Maori ancestral figure, with wheku head, depicted in a crouching stance, surmounting an inverted wheku head. Red ochre covering the surface. Broken to the bottom section. Possibly from a tokotoko or model waka, 15 cm length
Maori Whalebone Hand Club with Mask Head Butt Knob
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), the butt knob carved as a profile mask head with ring eyes, drilled suspension hole, smooth all over patina. The traditional kidney form carved blades with two 'eyelets'. Length 29 cm.
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
Maori Carved Fowling Gun with Intricate Detailing
A 19th century Maori carved fowling gun, a single barrel fowling gun with ornate carving. This early percussion fowling gun has a finely carved buttstock decorated with traditional Maori spiral designs and notching. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 36…
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
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.
Maori Bone Comb with Shell Inlay and Booklet
New Zealand Maori carved bone heru comb, with paua shell inlay, length 16 cm, a/f with break, together with 'The Maori Hei-Tiki' booklet from the Otago Museum 1940 (2)
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)
Maori Carved Side Table
Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table, the rectangular top with highly detailed carving depicting a man, woman and dog in the foreground and a lake scene in the mid-ground, carved figural central column and stepped base. Signed and dated 1944. 60 cm…
Maori Toki Potangata with Pounamu Blade and Feather Decoration
Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and pounamu stone blade, woven fibre lashing and feather decoration, 56 cm long (stand), 37 cm high
Carved Maori Taniwha Panel with Paua Eyes
Maori carved Taniwha panel, height 136 cm relief carved in hardwood with a sinuous taniwha flanked by four small forms. Paua insert eyes.
Maori Carved Long Handled Kakauroa Axe with Iron Blade
20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm.
Maori Patiti Handle and Hatchet with Carved Mask
A Maori carved patiti handle and old hatchet with blade, the patiti handle with competently carved stylised mask end and paua insert eyes, lineal and notched carved shaft, length 36.2 cm, length 39 cm (hatchet).
Maori Desk Stand with Figurative Pen Rests
A Maori carved desk stand, ebonised timber, the glass inkwell flanked by figurative pou that form a pen rest. W.15.5 cm.
Maori God Stick with Double Masked Top and Paua Inserts
A 19th century Maori carved wooden Taunga atua (God stick) double masked bulbous top, curbed lineal and notch carved shaft, paua inserts. Good old patina, length 40.6 cm.
A Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, type I, shape a, of good size, with scroll line and notch detail, the paua set eyes with red sealing wax outer rings, height 13 cm.
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged butt end, cylindrical pierced suspension hole, length 28 cm. Tiny flake to blade.
A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved head and tapered shaft. Good dark patina, length 155 cm.
A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over carved with lineal and spiralling notch detail, a stylised head to each end, length 46 cm.
A vintage Maori carved stylised mask and paua shell bowl, notch and lineal carved detail, paua shell set eyes, one with chip, the bowl as a full paua shell, length 34 cm.
An early/mid 20th century carved Maori taiaha, the head and extended tongue with scroll and notched carved detail, dark patina, length 165.5 cm.
A contemporary Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, ' B ' type, head turned to left shoulder, three finger hand to chest and thigh. Of good depth. Kawakawa nephrite, height 11 cm
A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi Wilson, the traditionally carved handle with stylised mask to the butt, curving lineal and notch detail to the back, a pierced and carved mask to each side below the old steel trade axe blade,…
A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi) Redman, the blade back carved with two masks and swirling and notched designs, the butt with further mask, paua insert eyes. Monogrammed to the reverse, length 75 cm.
A 19th century Maori bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying a Maori portrait bust with ta moko and sliver collar, height 91 cm,
Maori Meeting House Lintel and Pillars with Traditional Carvings
Wonderful carved Maori meeting house lintel and pillars, beautifully carved with traditional patterning and accented in cowrie shells, in an iron red painted finish, 138 x 41 cm (lintel), 185 x 14 cm (two pillars) (3)
Late 19th Century Maori Tokotoko Figure with Ta Moko
A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko wrapped in a korowai and decorated in rauponga surmounting a tapering shaft. H 94 cm,
Maori folk Art carved mask form bowl the open mouth as the bowl, length 25 cm.
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved folk Art tekoteko figure on wooden base with 'Kiaora' carved to front, height 27 cm.
An early 20th century Maori carved tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, with double spiral and notch carved small blade and mildly tapered shaft, length 110 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an…
A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, the top carved with multiple figures and masks radiating from a central design, paua insert highlights, plain border. Raised on four carved tekoteko type…
Three early 20th century Maori carved tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd, each stylised figure with one hand clasping it's lower jaw, the other clasping it's wrist. Paua inserts, height 39 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia…
An early 20th century Maori carved circular panel by Henry Evan Lloyd with pierced and carved double spiral radiating designs, the exterior rim also carved and with paua shell disc inserts, diameter 35 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder…
Vintage Maori folk Art hardwood carved walking stick, with stylised figure to the handle end. Paua shell inserts, old repair, length 98 cm.
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved hardwood short lintel the four masks with paua inserts, length 30.5 cm.
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved tekoteko tall figure free standing. Purchased in Las Vegas c.1990's from a thrift shop by our vendor, height 48 cm.
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
Maori carved large poupou panel by Filipe Tohi carved for our vendor who has informed US that the carving represents Mt. Taranaki and Parihaka with the three feathers of peace and the river with the connection to the earth. Signed and dated verso, height…
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.
Vintage Maori folk Art carved walking stick, stylised mask below the handle. Paua shell insert eyes, old repair with metal sleeve, length 83.5 cm.
Two Maori folk Art carved walking sticks, length 'S.930 and 91.5 cm.
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