Early 20th Century Maori Tekoteko Figure with Rauponga Patterns
An early 20th century tekoteko figure. Standing figure with rauponga patterns carved to the body, surmounted by a naturalistic head with ta moko and cut paua eyes. Provenance: Ex Douglas Larnach Jp & Margaret Ogilive Larnach collection. Height 85 cm
Ebonised Coffer by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall, Maori Carving
An ebonised coffer by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. The superbly carved box with a wheku head to the lid rendered in high relief with cut paua disc eyes and protruding tongue framed by ancestral figures and manaia. The outside edge with rauponga detailing.…
Maori Carved Tekoteko Tall Figure from Las Vegas Thrift Shop
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.
Three Maori tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd collection
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…
Maori Carved Table by Henry Evan Lloyd, Early 20th Century
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…
Maori Carved Folk Art Tekoteko Figure on Wooden Base
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved folk Art tekoteko figure on wooden base with 'Kiaora' carved to front, height 27 cm.
Late 19th Century Carved Ngati Tarawhai Model Pataka Showcase
An impressive late 19th century carved ngati tarawhai model Pataka (Storehouse). The paepae carved with wheku heads and manaia. The amo carved with ancestral figures with paua shell eyes. The mahi with interweaving koru designs in low relief terminating…
Early 20th Century Tekoteko Figure in Red Ochre Paint
Early 20th century tekoteko figure (gable figure), the figure with hands placed to abdomen. Painted in red ochre with ta moko highlighted in white, height 79 cm
Tekoteko with Clasped Hands and Long Tongue
A folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a figure with hands clasped at the stomach and a long extending tongue. With one remaining paua shell eye, height 17.7 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 5 cm
Kauri Wood Tekoteko with Paua Shell Eyes
A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from kauri wood. Depicting a freestanding figure with hands at chest. With pauashell eyes, height 16.4 cm, width 7 cm, depth 4.7 cm
Paua-eyed tekoteko figure
A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a figure with hands at the stomach and a long extending tounge. With pauashell inlay eyes. Coloured black, height 16.5 cm, width 5.8 cm, depth 3.5 cm
Te Maniatutu Ruamoko Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
Te Maniatutu Ruamoko. This tekoteko free-standing figure is caved from a single piece of wood. It depicts a figure with hands at its stomach and feet apart, knees slightly bent. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes, and the face has incised detailing of…
Maniatutu Figure with Paua Shell Eyes and Moko Detailing
Te Maniatutu untitled. This tekoteko free-standing figure is caved from a single piece of wood. It depicts a figure with hands at its stomach and feet apart, knees slightly bent. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes, and the face has incised detailing of…
Paua-eyed Tekoteko with Protruding Tongue
Carved tekoteko figure, inlaid paua eyes with protruding tongue and three-fingered hands held to the belly. 12 cm height
Maori Tekoteko Figure with Pua Inlay Eyes
Maori tekoteko figure, New Zealand. Carved and engraved kauri wood with pua. Standing Maori ancestor figure with pua inlay eyes, protruding tongue, traditional top knot, deeply carved face and body tattoos, three clasped hands with one finger across the…
18th Century Carved Architectural Panel with Wheku Head
A superb 18th century carved architectural panel, the stone tool carved panel with a wheku head to the lower section with open mouth with protruding tongue and with rauponga carved detailing. The upper section of the panel with a pair of outward facing…
Hori Parone's Tekoteko Figure
Hori Parone, tekoteko figure, enamel on carved timber, paua, tin, composite, wire (circa. 1960), 86 x 18 x 15 cm
Unknown Carver's Tekoteko with Patu/Mere, c.1880-1920
Carver unknown, tekoteko - standing figure holding patu or mere, carved wood, c.1880-1920, 77 x 18.5 x 10 cm
Maori-themed carved folk art with central tekoteko figure
New Zealand folk art, carving, on a Maori theme featuring a central tekoteko figure atop a koruru face and a manaia head to the top section, height 90.5 cm. Provenance: formerly in the John Perry collection
Bronze Tekoteko with Traditional Tattoo
A cast bronze tekoteko. Hands clasped to abdomen, traditional incised tattoo to body. Height 35 cm, width 10 cm, depth 7 cm
Wharenui-inspired Cigar & Tobacco Box
Cigar & tobacco box modelled as a wharenui (dwelling), the house front carved with maiki, amo tekoteko, korur and paepae. The lid lifting to reveal a painted tahuhu and heke painted with Kowhaiwhai decoration. The interior with a small fitted cigar box…
Carved Pou Post with Tekoteko and Bull
A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure surmounting a bull and with dogs in low relief below, good weathered patina. Height 216 cm.
Maori Tekoteko Figure with High Relief Carving
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden tekoteko figure. The carving of high relief with dark stain. Prominent weku features with hands to chest. Unusual horizontal slats between legs. Old illegible collection no. And a lot no. To reverse. Height 50 cm,…
Red-stained Maori Carved Figure with Geometric Spiral Design
19th century or late 18th century Maori carved figure (possibly a tekoteko). Red stained with faint traces of paint to eyes. Carved female moku to chin with both hands to stomach. Geometric spiral and notch carving to body. Height 61 cm, width 20 cm,…
Maori Tekoteko with Koruru Mask and Whakapapa Loops
An important 19th century or earlier Maori carved wooden tekoteko. The top figure with carved moku to face, one hand to stomach and the other to mouth (finger missing). Below is a weku style koruru mask, linked to the top figure through a series of…
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 Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
19th century Maori tekoteko figure, with a patu held in the right hand, open mouth displaying block form teeth and male genitals present, surmounting a Koruru mask suggesting this figure was featured in an elevated position. Old red brown paint finish,…
Paua-eyed Tekoteko: Folk Art Carving
Folk Art carved Tekoteko figure, with enormous tongue painted wood with inset paua shell eyes, height 55 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Stylized Tekoteko Carving from New Zealand Folk Art Collection
New Zealand folk art carving, highly stylized Tekoteko figure, in black, height 79 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Maori Folk Art Carving with Tekoteko and Manaia Figures
New Zealand folk art carving, on a Maori theme featuring a central Tekoteko figure atop a koruru face and a manaia head to the top section, with inset paua shell eyes, height 90.5 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection
Elongated Tongue Tekoteko with Paua Eyes
Tekoteko figure three fingered with elongated tongue and paua eyes, height 54 cm
Ancestral Tekoteko Figure with Tongue and Heihei Decoration
Tekoteko - ancestral figure cylindrical form, well defined facial features with large tongue protruding from mouth, fingers resting upon torso, slightly bent feet standing on raised base, fully carved with pataki and triple heihei decoration, height 92 cm
Spiraled Tekoteko Ancestral Figure
Tekoteko - ancestral figure flattened rectangular head with large protruding tongue and raised facial features, carved spiral design to shoulders and arms resting upon stomach, slightly bent knees standing on carved base with pataki and triple heihei…
Mirrored Waka Huia Treasure Box with Carvings and Paua Shell
An early 20th century waka huia (treasure box), the handle with mirrored tekoteko figures connected at the head above carved wheku heads with inset paua shell eyes. The bowl supported on two humanistic forms with tongues extended and full moko, carved…
Maori Whare Facade Boards with Carvings and Paint
Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo (vertical supporting boards) each with three main stylised figures and multiple masks, old red paint showing some distress, remains of paua shell discs to eyes, the maihi boards with conforming…
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 Carved Feeding Bowl with Manaia and Tekoteko Faces
A 'th century Maori carved wooden feeding bowl. Bowl is shaped like a gourd. Pakati, haehae designs, with paua shell inlay. The bowl depicts four manaia and one tekoteko face. Length 38 cm, height 10 cm.
Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
Tekoteko figure, 19th century, surmounting a koruru mask, the tekoteko holding a patu, Y13863. Height 82 cm
18th Century Maori God Figure (Tekoteko)
An exceptional quality 18th century Maori wooden God figure (Tekoteko). Stone carved all over (except back of head). Unknown iwi. Provenance: Discovered in Vancouver in a garage sale. Most likely taken to North America by a whaler or a sailor involved in…
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