Maori Walking Stick with Abalone Accents and Tiki Carvings
Fine New Zealand Maori carved walking stick, following the natural form of the wood, carved with four tiki accented with abalone, amongst geometric motifs, total length 92 cm
Distressed Maori Mask with Paua Shell Eyes
An early 20th century Maori carved large mask, distressed red paint finish, applied paua shell section eyes, the open mouth with extended tongue, height 76.5 cm.
Vintage Maori Patu Hand Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage Maori patu hand club. Finely carved with deep scroll designs and the butt with ancestor figure and inlaid paua shell eyes, length 31 cm
Tiki Octagonal Tabletop with Adzed Finish
An octagonal carved Maori tabletop, decorated with tiki heads and fern fronds, adzed finish to edges. 62 cm x 54 cm.
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 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.
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…
Maori Wooden Pipe with Tattooed Face and Paua Eyes
A late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori wooden pipe. The bowl with tattooed face to front with paua shell eyes. The stem with fine geometric decoration. Length 13 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 Kotiate with Carved Head and Scroll Detail
A c.1900/early 20th century Maori carved kotiate, the blades with restrained lineal scroll and notch carved detail, one bottom lobe absent, presumably an original carving accident as original patina is intact, carved stylised head to the butt with power…
19th Century Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick
A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain…
Maori Tongue Post Figure
An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration
Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and curved linear detail. Full paua shell inset eyes. Height 103 cm.
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Shaft and Silver Band
A late 19th century Maori carved walking stick, the exaggerated wrythen shaft with lineal and notch carved detail, two stylised head forms towards the top, knob handle with silver plain band. Repair to shaft. Length 97.5 cm. Being assessed for…
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 Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures
A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with three wide encircling bands of stylised figures flanked by koru and leaf highlights. Good colour and patina. Being assessed for registration. Length 80.5 cm. Y21152. Must be a…
Maori Warrior Pipe with Lizard and Pearl Eyes
A Maori folk art pipe, in the form of a Maori warrior smoking a pipe with full facial tattoos and pearl shell inset eyes. The back of the pipe has a lizard entwined on the stem of the pipe, also with pearl shell inset eyes. Mid 20th century or earlier.…
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.
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,
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 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved head and tapered shaft. Good dark patina, length 155 cm.
Ancient Maori Wakahuia with Stylised Figures
Ian McMillan Maori carved wakahuia, formed as an ancient find, with adzed finish and stylised figure to each end, burnt and aged 'ancient' finish as if possibly as swamp find. Length 51 cm.
Maori Carved Stylised Figure with Blue Tattoo Decoration
A mid/late-20th century quality Maori carved stylised figure, the fine incised tattoo type decoration highlighted with blue, hands clasped to front, genitals evident. Rotorua school, height 60.5 cm.
Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts
An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school. Diameter 20 cm.
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…
Vintage Maori Carved Figures with Taiaha and Patu
A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with a taiaha, the kneeling woman with a patu, finely detailed and painted highlights, height 245 and 21.5 cm.
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Arched Full Figure Handle
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the handle carved as an arched full figure, its hands going down the shaft above two reverse facing stylised figures and the dominant length of curvilinear and notch detail. The handle figure with…
Maori Kauri Poupou Panel with Ancestor Figure
A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in relief with an ancestor figure named Tane to the chest, hands clasped to abdomen, a smaller figure striding between the main subject's legs. Height 113 cm.
Maori Carved Tobacco Pipe with Silver Mounts and Amber Mouthpiece
An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl carved with double stylised face and lineal notched carved decoration, silver mounts and long amber type mouth piece, the mounts dated Birmingham 1902, in original leather case stamped 'Kia…
Maori Carved Mantle Clock
An early 20th century Maori folk art mantle clock. With elaborate and traditional all over carving and paua border to the central quartz movement German clock. Height 25 cm, width 45 cm
Moko Woman Folk Art Figure
A mid-20th century Maori folk art figure, of a woman with moko kauae to her chin and a ribbon in her hair. Height 610.
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
Rare Wharetana Maori Egg Cup with Traditional Motifs
A rare Wharetana egg cup, traditional Maori motifs on a caramel ground with an apple green interior, number '1040' stamped to base, height 7 cm.
Maori Carved Figures, Hoko Pai Signed, 20th Century
Two early 20th century Maori carved figures. Woman in cloak with stone club, & male warrior. Spear has losses. Signed 'Hoko Pai' under base. Height 33 cm
Maori Carved Desk Stand with Paua Shell and Inkwells
An early 20th century Maori carved desk stand, stylised mask and other designs with paua shell disc inserts, the glass inkwells with red and black tops, grooved pen receptacles. Reg. Y18153. 33 cm x 23 cm x 7.5 cm
Maori High Relief Panel with Tiki and Taniwha
A 20th century carved Maori panel, in high relief with a tiki figure standing above a taniwha, the tiki with inlaid paua eyes, the taniwha with greenstone eye. Height 89 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…
Maori Geothermal Mask with Notch and Scrolling Detail
A 19th century Maori carved stylised mask, notch, linial and scrolling detail, the open mouth with white painted teeth to the top, open section below, the mouth reputedly as a geothermal water spout cover, old red paint, crack evident. 28 cm x 6.5 cm x 37…
Maori Carved Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes
An old Maori carved wooden taiaha, the top traditionally carved with stylised head and protruding tongue with scrolling design, paua inset eyes, length 139.5 cm.
Maori Canoe Prow Sculpture
A Maori carved stylised canoe prow, the figural form with curving tongue and multiple other entwined scrolls and figures. Length 127 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.
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.
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
Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Paua Inserts
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with stylised Maori figures and lineal and notch designs, ebonised finish, paua inserts, length 65.5 cm.
Weathered Maori Totem Mask, 56 cm
Contemporary Maori carved totem fine traditional carving ancestral mask, weathered, 56 cm height
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.
Paua-eyed Maori Walking Stick with Stacked Tiki Figures
A carved Maori walking stick (tokotoko), of fairly flat profile with three tiki figures stacked to form the shaft. All with paua shell eyes. Reference No. 4577. Length 92 cm
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylized Figures
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the knob form handle above four pairs of graduating back-to-back stylised figures, paua inset eyes, spirals to the base, old varnish, length 88 cm.
Maori Carved Candle Stand with Wheku and Koruru Heads
An early 20th century Maori carved candle stand, Rotorua school, tapering cylindrical shape carved with wheku and koruru heads, raised from a circular base carved with kowhaiwhai-like designs, paua insert eyes, height 190
Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts
An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl, the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school, diameter 19.5 cm.
Maori Swordfish Bill Carved with Manaia and Paua Eyes
An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a wooden hilt as a 'sword', the bill carved in low relief with a manaia with inset paua eyes, whorl and notch patterns, the hilt butt knob carved as a profile manaia head, length 180 cm
Maori Carved Figures with Exaggerated Heads and Traditional Features
A pair of Maori Folk Art carved wood figures depicting a man and a woman, each with exaggerated heads, the man holding a patu, the woman with moko kauae and with a carved tiki suspended to her chest. Height 30.5 cm
Maori Carved Inkwell Desk Stand
An early 20th century Maori carved inkwell desk stand, a stylised mask with paua eye inserts to the centre front flanked by double spirals, further lineal and notch detail. 20.5 x 14.5 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Harley Burke's Carved Pounamu Hei Toki
A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved toki of uncommon graduating tone of Arahura stone. By Harley Burke (Waikato). Fine elaborate plaited lashing and neck cord. Toki. Length 19.5 cm.
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Weku Mask Carving
A late 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick). Large carved weku mask below handle. Length 81 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 Poutokomanawa Carved Figure
A Maori carved figure, in the manner of a poutokomanawa, modelled standing male with moko, hair bundled as a topknot, upper body and limbs caved with notched spirals, on octagonal base, height 49 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs,…
Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Masks
A Maori carved panel, carved as two masks, a wheku head above a koruru head, both with paua inlaid ring eyes. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 75.5 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.
Vintage Maori Kauri Bailer with Koru Lobes and Heart Form
A large vintage Maori carved kauri bailer, of good size and form, expanding koru type lobes and heart form to the back handle support . c.1960/1970. Length 45 cm
Maori Wheku Mask with Paua Eyes and Bifurcated Tongue
A large Maori carved wheku mask, with paua ring eyes, open mouth with protruding bifurcated tongue, the arched brow surmounted by two profile wheku heads. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 75 cm
Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Kumete and Paua Inserts
A mid-20th century large Maori carved poutokomanawa type figure, the stylised standing male figure with small 'kumete' supported to his front, an open top with cavity, black stained moko detail, paua inserts. Height 49 cm. Vendor's Provenance: Ex. a…
Maori Carved Digging Sticks with Footrests
Two 20th century Maori carved digging sticks, hardwood with adzed finish, both with fibre lashed footrests. Approximate lengths 210 cm.
Maori Walking Stick with Mask and Paua Eyes
A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset with paua eyes, below a notch carved finial, the shaft carved with notch patterns, length 93.5 cm.
Maori Carved Pediment: Mythological Figures and Manaia
A Maori carved pediment. Carved meticulously from a single piece of wood, depicting entangled manaia and other mythological figures. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Height 113 cm, width 40 cm
Maori Concrete Post with Figural Design
A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the stylised figure with tongue extended, patu to left hand, on block base with Maori 'carved' detail, most original red paint finish remains. Height 68 cm, on later steel shaft and circular stand.
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Hemi Rangi Nui Handle
Mid 20th century walking stick, Maori carved handle and titled Hemi Rangi Nui, 87 cm long
Maori Carved Donation Box with Paua Shell Inserts
An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45…
Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Heads
A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and koruru heads to either end with inlaid paua eyes. Length 75 cm
Traditional Maori Wakahuia with Tiki Face and Paua Eyes
A late 20th century carved Maori wakahuia, traditional notched carving to the sides, the lid and handles carved with the traditional tiki face with inset paua eyes. 31 cm x 14 cm x 7 cm
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.
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure Handle
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved tokotoko / walking stick, the handle as a stylised standing figure above rows of lineal notch carving, length 94 cm.
Maori Mahogany Shield with Double Koru Motifs
A Maori folk art carved mahogany shield, with central rondel of four double koru motifs framed by two manaia heads above and two manaia figures below surface carved with notch and lineal pattern. The shield border of tiered scalloped pattern. 33 cm x 23 cm
Two Maori folk Art carved walking sticks, length 'S.930 and 91.5 cm.
Carved Maori Pipe Bowl End
An early 20th century finely carved Maori pipe bowl end, carved with a stylised figure to the front, spiral and notch detail to the sides, a mask to the bowl back. Length overall 8.2 cm. Being assessed for registration
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Fist Handle
A vintage Maori carved walking stick, the handle as a clenched fist, the shaft entirely carved with stylised figures, lizard (tuatara) form, scrolling designs, etc., dark brown stain finish. Length 96.5 cm
Maori Wahaika Carving
An early 20th century Maori carved wahaika. Abstract figure to shaft with three fingers to chest. Head missing and partial loss to blade. Extensive haehae and pakati decoration. Faint engraved inscription to handle. Length 40 cm
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 Hardwood Wahaika with Mask and Paua Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved hardwood wahaika, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid paua eyes. Good dark colourway. Length 51.5 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 Carved Walking Stick, Early 20th Century
An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the wide tapered cylindrical shaft with five bands of lineal and notched carved detail, ebonised finish, showing some signs of age. Length 91.5 cm
Maori Carver's Mallet with Stylised Figure Carving
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved carver's mallet, the back entirely carved with a stylised Maori figure, some dark stained original finish remaining. Length 30.5 cm
Weathered Maori Poutokomanawa Figure
An old Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, standing with hands clasped to abdomen, age weathering evident. Height 79.5 cm
Maori Warrior Carving with Taiaha
An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in confronting semi-kneeling stance with taiaha poised, tongue extended and eyes wide, original dark red/brown staining with black, white and red painted highlights, raised upon a rectangular carved…
Tainui Maori Crest Silk Painting, 1912
A historic Tainui vintage Maori painted silk 'Prince of the Waikato', the central architectural form in Maori designs framing a Maori crest entitled to the base 'Te-Paki-O-Matariki', with other significant emblems, date 1912 and five further small windows…
Bronze Maori Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
A contemporary bronze cast traditional Maori small tekoteko, the stylised tattooed figure with hands clasped to abdomen, paua inset eyes. Height 35.5 cm.
Maori Greenstone Carved Mere with Suspension Hole
A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional spatulate form, wide drilled suspension hole, two ridges to the butt end. Not registered. Length 27.8 cm
1970s Maori Carved Wall Plaque by Norm Clark
A 1970s Maori carved wall plaque by Norm Clark (1942-2016), as a two-headed (Taniwha) stylised figure, paua inset eyes, detailed to the reverse 'NTA Clark and dated '76, height 41 cm.
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.
Maori Carved Wool Bale Hook with Mask Handle
An old Maori carved handled wool bale/stevedore's hook, the mildly swollen cylindrical handle partly carved with a stylised Maori mask, paua inset eyes, zig-zag band to either end, original steel hook. The handle with incised carver's/owner's mark 'F'.…
Maori Pounamu Chisel with Lapidiary Grooves
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu chisel, broken in two, the drill suspension hole broken and top section missing, semi-cylindrical form, longitudinal polished lapidary grooves evident, the blunt blade end with angled bevel. Broken in two and re-glued.…
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Tiki Figures and Lizards
A Maori carved walking stick, the finial as a clenched fist, the entire shaft carved with tiki figures, lizards, kowhaiwhai scrolls, etc. in low relief. Length 96 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.
Maori Wahaika with Tiki Heads and Koruru Butt
A naïve folk art carved Maori wahaika, in the manner of Capt. Gilbert Small, the blade with tiki heads and figure, the butt as a koruru head with paua eyes. Length 44 cm
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 Carved Malacca Walking Stick with Koru Designs
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, traditional curved handle, the shaft finely detailed with bands of various alternating lineal and notch and part form Koru designs, a stylised mask to the handle end and front, length 92…
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