Rare 19th Century Maori Kotaha Spear Whip
A rare and important 19th century kotaha ( spear whip), the handle carved with a figure with folded legs and well defined wheku head. Rich patina across the surface of the tapering cylindrical shaft. These rare Maori wooden dart launchers are often…
Rare Terracotta Pottery Bust of Maori Chief by Lovatt
A rare Thomas Norman Lovatt glazed terracotta pottery bust of 'Pomar-e', finely modelled with incised moko, wearing a cloak to his shoulders; incised to the base 'No. T.N. Lovatt, Temuka, NZ' and with the subject's name. 24.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 17 cm. Pomare…
Embossed Treaty of Waitangi Copper Fire Screen
A vintage copper fire screen, embossed with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. 71 x 68 cm.
Treaty House Walking Stick
An important New Zealand walking stick, the shaft made from jarrah timber from James Busby's Residence which later became the Treaty House. The plain wood shaft topped with a pounamu band, a wide silver collar engraved with 'This Stick is Part of the…
Pre-Treaty Land 'Transfer' in New Zealand, 1839
Rare, pre-Treaty of Waitangi, Land 'Transfer', 1839 in 1839, William Barnard Rhodes (1807-1878), entered into partnership with the Sydney firm Cooper and Holt. He left for New Zealand on the Eleanor in October 1839 to acquire vast amounts of land from the…
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