Maori Walking Stick with Tiki Hand and Carvings
A 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the handle as a clasped tiki hand, bands of heart form koru and lineal and notch carving spaced by paua inserts, length 90 cm. Remnants of old tag attached.
Maori Tokotoko with Tiki Figure and Paua Eyes
Carved Maori tokotoko, the handle with a tiki figure with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9 cm
Maori Carved Pipe with Silver Collar, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a stylised carved head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece
1920s Carved Maori Model Waka
A 1920s carved Maori model waka, the exterior profusely carved, possibly by an apprentice. Length 45 cm.
Maori Carved Standing Ashtray with Paua Shell Inset
An early/mid-20th century N.Z. Maori folk-art carved standing ashtray, the block form top with Maori carved masks to the ends, a full paua shell inset to the top with further paua shell highlights, the column stand as cotton reel turnings with Maori…
Maori Walking Stick with Wheku Heads and Wrythen Carving
A vintage Maori carved walking stick, with wheku heads carved to the handle, the shaft with wrythen twist carving. Old insect damage, length 91 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private &…
Maori Carved Head with Spirals and Paua Eyes
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved sculpture 'Haeremai, the stylised head with entwined spirals and lineal notch carved detail, paua inset disc eyes and extended tongue, 'Haeremai', detailed to the base. Height 39 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.
Maori Carved Sheath Knife with Military Mark
A sheath knife with Maori carved wooden handle, the handle decorated with rauru spirals and koruru heads, the sheath stamped with a military broad arrow mark. Oral history provenances this to John Cuthbert Adams (1854-1932) previous Mayor of Tauranga and…
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved hardwood short lintel the four masks with paua inserts, length 30.5 cm.
Vintage Maori folk Art hardwood carved walking stick, with stylised figure to the handle end. Paua shell inserts, old repair, length 98 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.
Maori carved malacca cane walking stick
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, the shaft one-third carved with a band of stylised figures and fine lineal, notch and scroll decoration. 88 cm.
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 Carved Frame with Koruru and Wheku Heads
A Maori folk art carved frame, with koruru and profile wheku heads flanking a small cavity, width 46 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Maori Carved Gourds with Traditional Motifs
Two carved Maori gourds, traditional motifs, one painted, the other unpainted and incompletely carved. Heights 230 and 28 cm.
Maori Kauri Wall Plaque with Wheku Head
A Maori carved kauri wall plaque, circular, carved with a wheku head framed by kowhaiwhai style border, diameter 29 cm
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
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Figure and Paua Eyes
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved walking stick, the handle base with stylised full standing figure, paua inset eyes, the reverse with notch carved name 'KING H.', various lineal, diamond and angled carving to the shaft, detailed 'KIA ORA' towards…
Maori Stained Wooden Patu with Carvings
A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional spatulate blade, the reduced tapering grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 40 cm.
Damaged Maori Whale Bone Comb
A 19th century or earlier Maori carved whale bone heru (comb), extensively damaged. Registered Y20375.
Antique Maori Bellows, 35cm Length
A small pair of old New Zealand carved wood Maori Folk Art bellows, length 35 cm.
Maori Wahaika Carving with Stylised Figure
A mid-20th century Maori carved wahaika, with traditional stylised figure under the lobed blade, a fibre wrist cord attached. Length 42 cm.
Maori Carved Ashtray on Ebonised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of ebonised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 69.5 cm
Maori Paua Shell Inlaid Swagger Stick, 66cm
A vintage Maori carved swagger stick, inlaid with paua shell, length 66 cm.
Maori-inspired Ceraware and Coasters
Five Ceraware dishes and two coasters, decorated in enamel on copper with Maori motifs
Maori Mantel Clock Frame with Koruru and Fish Carvings
A Maori folk art carved frame for a mantel clock, with a koruru head flanked by fish, above linked pairs of dolphin tails, width 47 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum…
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
Maori Carved Floor Ashtray with Stylised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of stylised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 72 cm
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 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 Whalebone Double-Bladed Kotiate
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone Kotiate, traditional double bladed form with parallel sided handle terminating in a carved stylised mask end, drilled suspension hole, good old dark patina. Length 27.5 cm width 12.5 cm
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved folk Art tekoteko figure on wooden base with 'Kiaora' carved to front, height 27 cm.
Maori folk Art carved mask form bowl the open mouth as the bowl, length 25 cm.
Maori Figural Vesta Holder
An early 20th century Maori carved figural vesta holder, the stylised figure with all-over carving, paua disc inset eyes, lead weighted base, the back with slot to hold striker material. Height 8.8 cm.
Maori Gourd Carvings: Painted and Unpainted
Two carved Maori gourds, traditional motifs, one painted, the other unpainted and incompletely carved. Heights 23 cm and 28 cm
Maori Gourd with Traditional Carvings
A large carved Maori gourd, traditional motifs to one side and a hole to upper back section. Height 44 cm
Maori Handpainted Tobacco Jar with Man Figure Decoration
Vintage Maori handpainted tobacco jar wood jar, with pokerwork title 'Tobacco' to lid, hand painted Maori man figure decoration. Height 11.5 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.
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