Sepik Region Woven Masks
Two woven masks, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, comprising a woven Gable mask, Black Water Lakes Sepik region, decorated with natural earth pigments and fibre and a woven reed yam mask, Maprik Hills, Sepik Region, the largest mask 20 cm high
19th Century Lion Mask Architectural Element
A composite stone architectural element modelled as a lion mask, 19th century. Height 20 cm, width 35 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
Papua New Guinea Gable Mask
A gable mask, carved wood and shell with earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 63 cm high
Maori Cross-Cheek Carved Mask with Red Paint Finish
A large Maori stylised carved mask, unusually with crosses to the cheeks. Old red paint finish. 46 x 10 x 80 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Carved Wakahuia with Mask Handles
Ian McMillan dark hardwood carved wakahuia, plain form with scrolling restrained mask carved handles, no lid. Length 41.5 cm.
Carved Wakahuia with Open Work Handles
Ian McMillan restrained carved wakahuia, from an old log section, the two masks forming open work handles at the end, suspended from a plaited rope, carved open with no lid. Length 40 cm.
Carved Maori Wakahuia with Lizard and Mask Motifs
A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'wakahuia', of elongated form tapering at the ends, the hinged lid carved with lizards and naive Maori masks to either end; the sides carved with further masks and notch designs; colour stained and painted; the interior with…
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.
Unfinished Wooden Taiaha, 145cm
19th century or early 20th century Unfinished wooden taiaha, crudely shaped tongue and mask, length 145 cm
Carved Taiaha with Dog Fur Collar
Late 19th century carved wooden taiaha. Dog fur collar with flax lashing, tongue carved with geometric spirals and notches over tiki mask. Length 155 cm. Y-Number Pending
Maori TiAnea Armchair with Carved Tiki Masks and Paua Inset
Rare late 19th century Maori carved TiAnea (armchair) all over carved with tiki masks, manaia and takarangi spirals with paua shell inset eyes. The seat frame with linear, geometric decoration. Leather covering requires attention. Provenance: Ex John Gow…
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.
Maori Carved Putorino with Masks and Paua Inserts
A mid-late 20th century Maori carved putorino (bugle flute) traditional tapered form with two carved masks, paua inserts, waxed thread binding, length 49 cm. Not registered.
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.
Long Maori Taiaha with Haehae and Paua Shell Eyes
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden taiaha. Of unusually long length, haehae and pakati decoration to tongue, oval paua shell eyes to stylised mask. Squared base. Length 192 cm
Maori Carved Tewhatewha with Double Weku Masks
A 19th century Maori carved tewhatewha. Extensive haehae and pakati carving to blade, double weku masks to shaft with paua shell inset. Drilled suspension hole to blade. Height 120 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.
Maori Korere Feeding Funnel with Mask Decoration
A late 20th century Maori carved korere (feeding funnel), tapered circular form with relief mask decoration and paua disc inserts. Length 13.5 cm. Note: the korere was used for the feeding of important men during a tattooing ceremony 'ta moko', it was…
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 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…
Weathered Maori Totem Mask, 56 cm
Contemporary Maori carved totem fine traditional carving ancestral mask, weathered, 56 cm height
Te Arawa Koruru Mask with Haliotis-shell Eyes
An early 20th century Te Arawa region Koruru mask, with inset cut Haliotis-shell eyes, later decorative red painting 30 cm x 22 cm
Maori Ancestral Masks with Paua Inset
Three New Zealand tourist Art Maori carved ancestral small masks, in kauri with paua inset to the eyes. Two with a dark stain finish, incised 'R' to the rear. Height 19.6 cm. Height 20.5 cm. Height 15 cm
Kauri Maori Finial Mask with Paua Inset Eyes
A kauri carved Maori ancestral finial mask, with paua shell inset to the eyes. Height 46 cm. Width 19 cm
Maori Ancestral Finial Mask with Paua Shell Eyes
A Maori carved ancestral finial mask, with white painted teeth and large paua shell eye insets, the wood with a dark stain finish.the rear signed length J. Taylor Rotorua NZ, dated 1973. Height 38 cm.
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