Folk Art Tobacco Box from Aotearoa
A small folk art tobacco box, Aotearoa. A small box crafted from wood. Featuring hand-carved designs of figures to the top, front, and reverse, and flowers to the sides. Height 4.6 cm, width 11.2 cm, depth 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
Te Maniatutu Tanenui Carved Poupou Panel
Te Maniatutu Tanenui. This poupou carved panel, is made from a single piece of wood. It depicts a standing figure with hands resting at the stomach. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes. The figures face, arms, legs, and chest have incised designs…
Te Maniatutu Tanenuiarangi Carved Poupou Panel
Te Maniatutu Tanenuiarangi. The poupou carved panel, is made from a single piece of wood. It depicts a standing figure with hands resting at the stomach. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes and wears a heitiki around his neck. The figures face, arms,…
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…
Cliff Whiting's Koru Spiral Mask Prototype
Cliff Whiting untitled, Cliff Whiting (1937-2017) of Te Whanau-a-Apanui iwi was an esteemed teacher and practitioner of Maori arts. Whiting was a leading figure in the design of Te Papa's Rongomaraeroa marae. This mask is a prototype designed by Whiting…
Weke Wahaika - Maori Carved Short-Bladed Striking Weapon
A wahaika, Aotearoa, circa late 19th century. A short-bladed striking weapon. Carved from a single piece of wood. Weke masked butt, carved human figure (marakihau) on incurve. Its body and head have been carved in a figure-of-eight shape, with an arched…
Lost and Found: Carved Post Figure from Aotearoa
A carved post figure, Aotearoa, carved from a lightweight wood. The post features a figure standing atop of another figure that has been lost to damage, possibly fire. The upper figure has three-finger hands resting on the lower stomach. The upper…
Maori Swagger Stick
A walking stick, Aotearoa, superb Maori swagger stick. This swagger stick appears to have been made from an early tokotoko. With extremely fine and precise carvings cover the entire body with humanoid figure to the to top. The handle has been left…
Whakawae Door Jam with Three Figures
A whakawae door jam, Aotearoa. An architectural piece used as an upright of a doorway. This whakawae depicts three full standing figures and a head at the bottom that has been lost. The figures are covered in notched carvings with spiral motifs on the…
Aurei Whalebone Cloak Pin from Aotearoa
An Aurei whalebone cloak pin, Aotearoa, chiefly Aurei (marine ivory cloak pin). Aurei were fashioned from whalebone, whale teeth, greenstone and shell; whale teeth were the most prised. The term Au stems from the old Polynesian for needle and Rei refers…
Carved Wooden Box with Intricate Lid Design
Wooden box with carved lid, the lid is well decorated with interweaving wheku and manaia figures. 5 cm height x 8 cm width
Pounamu Manaia Pendant
Pounamu manaia by Charlie Marsh (ngati Wahiao), Inanga variety stone with paua eyes. 7 cm height
Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes
Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length
Ngati Tarawhai Wakahuia with Tiki and Manaia Figures
A 20th century ngati tarawhai carved Wakahuia (treasure box), carved in rauponga patterns with pataki, the lid displays a central tiki figure in high relief with detailed manaia figures to each end. Paper sticker inscribed 'Carved as a gift to Ernest…
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Figure with Paua Eyes (18cm)
Ngati tarawhai pou whakairo (carved figure), the small ebonised figure standing with arms behind his back with three fingered hands placed to the hips. With wheku face and cut paua shell eyes. Damaged to base. 18 cm height.
Standing Pou with Two Figures
Pou whakairo (free standing carved figure), with two figures one standing on top of the other. The top figure with incipient face with protruding tongue and with hands to abdomen. The body figure similarly rendered. Damage to the base section. 25 cm…
Whalebone Hand Club with Carved Patu and Wheku Head
A wahaika paraoa (whalebone hand club), with a figure with arched back holding a patu carved in relief to the curve of the blade. The handle with a square suspension hole terminating in a wheku head with protruding tongue. 30 cm length.
Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant
Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.
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
Wheku Manaia Paddle
A 20th century ceremonial paddle, carved with a figure with wheku head and manaia. 76 cm length
Rare Mahe Sinker with Carved Figures and Grooves
A good rare Pre-European mahe (sinker), stone tool carved with a figure to each side with wheku head. Each figure with folded legs. One figure with hands placed to abdomen, the other with hands placed on to the legs. The base with concentric grooves.…
Double-sided Kumara Atua Stone with Tiki Figures
A rare stone kumara Atua (kumara God), double sided, each side carved with a tiki figure with crossed legs and with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen. Hammer pecked on both sides. Traces of red ochre on the stone surface. 22 cm height.
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…
Whalebone Hand Club with Carved Figure and Wheku Grip
A 19th century kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club ), with lobed blade and with a small carved figure to the base of the blade. The grip section terminating in a wheku figure carved in high relief. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, 35 cm length.
19th Century Carved Wahaika with Wheku Head Design
A 19th century carved wood wahaika (short bladed weapon), the base of the blade with a well carved figure with wheku head with scrolling arms and lightly delineated hands placed to abdomen, the reducing handle pierced for suspension, the butt terminating…
Modern Wahaika with Figure Carving
Carved wahaika with figure to blade, modern 20th century. 39 cm length
Modern Wahaika with Paua Eyes
Wooden wahaika with figure to blade, inlaid paua eyes. Modern 20th century. 37 cm length
Wheku Wahiaka: Whale Bone Club with Male Figure
Contemporary whale bone Wahiaka (short club), male figure to the inside curve, wheku face carved on the butt. Attached binding with feathers. 37 cm length
Wakahuia Treasure Box with Carved Manaia Figures
A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), made from totora felled on the grounds at Government house. With carved manaia figures, canoe prow weku heads, and dancing figure wheku head figure to the interior of lid. 38 cm length
Stylised War Canoe by Rangi Redman
Rangi Redman carved model war canoe 'waka taua', finely carved with stylised figures and scrolls with lineal and notch detail, includes four carved paddles, length 60 cm. With framed details confirming Redman as the maker.
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Figure with Mere
A large Maori figure carved pounamu boulder, the stylised figure wearing a hei tiki, with hands to front, holding a mere, soft edged carving. Dark tone with pale inclusions and golden tan highlights. 64 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm. Approximately 160kgs.
Wharetana Tiki Plate (Faulty)
Wharetana plate brown glaze with tiki figures, impression number 1024,14 cm diameter (faults)
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…
Carved Rangi Redman Maori Adze with Pounamu Blade
A Rangi Redman Maori toki poutangata, the hafted adze finely carved with figures and scrolls, lashed with a pounamu blade. Carved with maker's monogram. Length 49.5 cm.
Maori Weaving Peg with Double Figure Decoration
Maori Weaving Peg, New Zealand. Incised with classic double figure decoration. eyes inlaid with paua shell. Length 45 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.
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
Minimalistic Tat' with Sophisticated Details and Dark Patina
A superb Tat' (waka bailer), extremely well balanced example in the minimalistic early form. The base extends and terminates with minimalist manaia or tiki figure, emphasised with fully incised almond-shaped eyes, perforated nostrils and relief mouth. The…
Ngati Tarawhai Kumete with Spirals and Ancestral Figure
A superb ngati tarawhai kumete (food bowl), the deep bowl of circular tapering form carved with large rauru spirals, each with elliptical centers and triple ridges with rauponga carving divided by interlacing triple ridge designs with further rauponga…
Manaia Whalebone Hand Club with Paua Eyes
Wahaika paraoa (whalebone hand club), large early 20th century example with a manaia figure carved to the in-curve of the blade, the handle pieced for suspension and carved with a manaia head with paua shell eyes, 44 cm length
Rare Whalebone Tokotoko with Figures and Antler Handle
A good rare whalebone tokotoko, the tapering shaft carved with two figures. The upper section figure with a wheku head with protruding tongue and cut paua shell eyes. The arms with pikorauru spirals at the shoulders and hands placed to the abdomen. The…
Finely Carved Tokotoko by Jacob Heberley
Jacob William Heberley (1849-1906) Te Ati AWA Wellington, a finely carved tokotoko (traditionally carved walking stick), with four figures, each surmounting the other. The lower figure with naturalistic face with ta-moko. The two middle figures carved…
Finely Carved Tokotoko with Ancestral Figures and Paua Shell Eyes
A rare, finely carved tokotoko (ngati tamateatutahi, ngati pikiao), (ceremonial walking stick), the upper section at the base of the handle with an ancestral figure carved in low relief. The face naturalistically rendered with ta moko. One arm with four…
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…
Wheku Pou Whakairo: Carved Freestanding Figure
Pou Whakairo (carved Freestanding figure), the standing figure with hands placed to the abdomen and with a wheku head with cut paua disc eyes and open mouth with protruding tongue. Decorated with rauponga and maui spirals, 27 x 12 cm.
Te Arawa Pou Whakairo
Pou Whakairo (free standing carved figure), the ancestral figure with a wheku head with arms to his sides standing on flexed legs. The body adorned with pakati (dog tooth) notching. Raised on a wooden plinth. Heavily painted red ochre finish. Te Arawa,…
Rangi Redman's Spiraled Wakahuia with Marakihau Handle
Wakahuia carved by Rangi Redman, elongated oval shape with side profile manaia to each end. The lid and body with extensive rauponga and pikorauru spirals. The handle carved in the form of a marakihau. Carvers initial to the base
Maori Woman and Waka Vase
A good Jane Brenkley vase, ovoid shape. Carved and painted with a Maori women with a dog wearing a piupiu, adorned with a hei-tiki and holding a flax kete.The reverse with a waka with a figure on a river. Some surface abrasions. Signed and dated 1945
Manaia Wakahuia Treasure Box
Wakahuia (treasure box), the top carved with two manaia figures in low relief, each with inset pau shell eyes, the sides decorated with rauponga, 47 x 15 cm
Manaia Shark Tooth Knife with Paua Inlay
Maripi (shark tooth knife) by Rangi Redman, carved in the traditional style with manaia forms with inset paua shell eyes. The handle terminating in a wheku head. Complete with eleven shark teeth, length 42 cm. Provenance: Buried village collection
Rare Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant with Manaia Heads
Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from Kawakawa variety pounamu, with cut circular eyes and asymmetrical countersunk suspension hole, pekapeka are named after the small native New Zealand bat which they are said to resemble in appearance.…
Wheku Carved Paepae Board with Red Ochre Finish
Large Paepae (Threshold board), carved in a continuous band with wheku heads, manaia and mirahiaku. Traces of red ochre finish. Circa 1920, 3.2 metres length
Tene Waitere's Elaborate Ngati Tarawhai Waka Huia Treasure Box
A finely carved ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves) each…
Ancestral Wakahuia Treasure Box with Rauponga Carving
A fine Wakahuia (treasure box), classical ovoid orthodox form. Each end carved with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati, (dog tooth) notching. The lid with similar…
Pounamu Toki Adze with Wheku Head and Paua Inlays
Toki Poutangata by John Moore (Hafted ceremonial adze blade), made in the traditional style with a pounamu blade. Carved with a figure with wheku head with inset paua eyes, the handle inlaid with paua discs and terminating in a carved wheku head \, 46 cm…
19th Century Carved Papahou Treasure Box
A superb 19th century Papahou (treasure box), the highly decorative box extensively carved to the top, base and sides. The sides with interweaving manaia figures with wheku heads. The base similarly carved with complex designs depicting manaia and…
Maori Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head
Carved Maori ancestral figure, with wheku head, depicted in a crouching stance, surmounting an inverted wheku head. Red ochre covering the surface. Broken to the bottom section. Possibly from a tokotoko or model waka, 15 cm length
Wooden Taiaha Man Lamp
A retro figure lamp, made from wood and painted black. Depicting a male crouching and holding a taiaha, height 28.5 cm, width 10 cm, depth 20 cm
Ngapuhi Warrior Amo Boards, Circa 1920
Ngapuhi tribal region, an impressive pair of Amo boards, carved with male and female warrior figures wearing piupiu. The female figures each holding a patu and the male figures holding kotiate and wahaika. Circa 1920, height 240 cm. Provenance: formerly…
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
Amo Fragment: Lower Tiki Figure from Treated Kauri
Carver unknown, Amo fragment, showing lower tiki figure, recovered treated swamp kauri c.1820-1850, Y07892, 185 x 34 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
Maori Carved Figure with Decorated Bowl
New Zealand folk art, carving, on a Maori theme consisting of a column of three gesturing figures in black, raised over a square pedestal base and mounted with a highly decorated bowl, height 80.5 cm. Provenance: formerly in the John Perry collection
Maori whalebone wahaika with intricate carving and paua inserts
A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 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 Whale Bone Wahaika with Stylised Mask
A good 20th century Maori whale bone wahaika, of dense whale bone with well proportioned, overlapping lobed blades, stylised mask to butt with inlaid red wax eyes, the finely carved figure with arched back and kotiate to left hand, length 32.5 cm.
19th Century Maori Carved Wooden Patu
A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the broad blade with outward facing relief carved figure to one side, length 37 cm.
Manaia Totara Carving with Original Mounting and Frame
Gibson's carvings Ltd - the manaia carved totara, no. 103 stamped to reverse, original mounting and frame, 40 x 25 cm overall
Maori Carved Lintel with Stylised Figures and Paua Eyes
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area.…
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.
Carved Maori Figure by John Empsall Sykes
A vintage carved Maori figure by John Empsall Sykes, standing position with mere, large paua shell eyes. Height 90 cm.
Maori Ancestor Standard Lamp by J.E. Sykes
A vintage kauri standard lamp by John Empsall Sykes, the base carved with Maori ancestor figures with some decoration to the column, paua shell eyes, no shade. Height 152 cm.
Red Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 180 cm.…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 153.5 cm.…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with half moko, red paint finish with white band to the lower body. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail…
Ian MacMillan's Wakahuia
A contemporary wakahuia by Ian MacMillan (b.1965), the lid carved as the mouth, torso and thighs of a figure whose head and feet form the handles issuing from the base. Length 42 cm
Dark Stained Poutokomanawa Figure by Ian McMillan
A small poutokomanawa style figure carved by Ian McMillan, dark stained. Height 36.5 cm
Wave Manaia Pare by Master Carver Mel Manu
A hand-carved pare by master carver Mel Manu. Raised relief carved from a single piece of wood. This long pare depicts 5 manaia figures connected together like rolling waves. The manaia have paua shell inset eyes. The wood has a dark brown patina. Pare…
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
Contemporary Carved Kauri Bailer with Manaia Figure
An exceptional contemporary carved kauri bailer. Carved from a single piece of wood this bailer has a large hollowed scoop with a forward projecting handle. At the butt of the handle is a manaia figure a features intricate koru designs. A dark brown…
Chiselled Pou Ta Moko with Paua Inset Eyes
A hand-chiselled pou ta moko. A freestanding human form carved from a single piece of wood. The figure is holding a patu in one hand and the other hand is held to the stomach. The figure wears ta moko and has paua shell inset eyes. The wood has been…
Master-Carved Pou with High Relief Figure and Paua Eyes
A hand-chiselled pou by master carver Mel Manu. Carved from a single piece of wood and stained a light brown. A rectangular form with high relief carving depicting a figure holding a patu with a smaller figure between their legs. Paua shell inlaid eyes.…
Paua-eyed Tokotoko Walking Stick with Brass Collar
A walking stick (tokotoko). Carved from wood, this walking stick has a design of a figure with paua shell eyes. The tokotoko has a brass femule and collar. Engraved in the collar are the letters 'H.L'. Length 86.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Carved Wahaika with Female Figure and Manaia Face
A carved wahaika. Carved from wood with a deep red/brown patina. A lobed blade. To the inside of the blade is a female figure. The butt of the wahaika has a manaia face with protruding tounge. A pierced hole at the butt with a cord. Length 39.1 cm, width…
Maori Waka Hoe with Carved Manaia Butt
A pre European waka hoe. This Maori steering paddle is known commonly as a waka hoe, or a canoe paddle-and is sometimes referred to by Maori as a whakatere. A unique feature of this paddle is the carved manaia butt. Waka hoe of this ilk usually have only…
Wheku Korere Feeding Funnel with Avian Head
Korere (feeding funnel), the front carved with a figure in relief with wheku head with hands placed on thighs, the reverse with a smaller conforming figure. The base of the spout with an avian form head. The surface carved with wheku heads and rauponga…
Rare Northland Papahou Treasure Box with Female Figures
A rare pre-European Northland papahou (treasure box), stone tool carved. Robustly decorated to the underside of the box with two female figures, each in an opposing flexed stance with wheku form heads protruding from each end of the box. The heads are…
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Mirror Frame with Ancestral Figures
Ngati tarawhai carved mirror frame, modelled in the form of a pare and whakawae, the lintels and supports which frame the windows of wharenui (meeting houses) the pare centered by a figure with hands placed to his abdomen flanked by outward facing manaia…
Historic Kumete Whakairo Presentation Bowl with Figures and Lid
An historically important kumete whakairo (carved lidded presentation bowl), the large and impressive kumete carved with two figures each modelled in a crouching position holding the bowl in their outstretched arms and supporting it on their legs with…
18th Century Carved Wooden Door Jamb with Ancestral Figures
Wooden whakawae (door jamb) section, the 18th century architectural piece carved with three conjoined ancestral figures with naturalistic bodies and wheku faces mounted on an intricately carved and pierced support. Remnants of a barely legible old…
Wheku-faced paddle with carved figure and spiral decoration
Fine and unusual 19th century hoe (paddle), classic form with long cylindrical shaft terminating in a carved figure with wheku face and with folded legs clasped by his arms with pakura (spiral) decoration. The back of the blade with faint inscription…
19th Century Tuki with Ancestral Figures
Rare 19th century tuki (mouthpiece for a calabash), the tapering cylindrical form decorated with lineal rauponga and with a pair of well carved outward facing ancestral figures, each with three finger hands placed on the abdomen. 14 x 20 cm. Y 20988
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