19th Century Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Iron Axe Head
A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). Split to shaft but structurally intact. Iron trade axe head. Height 129 cm.
19th Century Paua Inlaid Wheku Pouwhenua with Dark Patina
A good 19th century pouwhenua (long handled fighting staff). Slender tapering shaft with finely carved double sided wheku head inlaid with paua shell (one missing. Rich dark patina. Height 152 cm.
Maori Toki Kakauroa with Wheku Figures and Paua Inlay
A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). Carved with eight wheku figures to the shaft terminating in a rauponga carved tongue. Paua shell inlay. Iron trade axe head. Height 103 cm.
Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Weku Masks and Sealing Wax
A good 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). The shaft carved with two weku masks with red sealing wax applied to the eyes. Triple haehae and pakati decoration. The trade axe head stamped 'Mortimer'. Height 130 cm.
19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Red Ochre Paint
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with slanted eyes painted with red ochre pigment. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Old chip to the end of the tongue. Height 144 cm.
19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Paua Embellishments
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with offset circular cut paua eye embellishments. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Center section of the top lip missing on one side. Height 152…
Maori Taiaha Club with Carved Wood and Paua Shell
Taiaha Maori club, carved wood and paua shell, early to mid 20th century, appears to have been cleaned back at some stage, 157 cm long.
19th Century Taiaha Fighting Staff with Intricate Carvings
Taiaha, a small 19th century fighting staff century, the carved upoko and arero with finely carved with rauponga spirals terminating at a pointed tip. Length 21.5 cm, 5 cm wide at spatulate end. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
19th Century Taiaha Staff from John Lawford Estate
Taiaha, a long fighting staff 19th century or earlier, carved from dark reddish wood with plain shaft tapering into broad blade. Finely carved upoko and arero, features double rauponga spiral pattern of p?kati and haehae, plain eyes. Lip features three…
Finely Carved Taiaha Fighting Staff with Paua Inlay
Taiaha, fully finely carved fighting staff, carved in dark brown wood, upoko and arero feature double rauponga spiral of p?kati and haehae, small chips, notched paua eyes [lacking one]. Eight further sets of eyes dispersed across the shaft some of the…
Maori Taiaha Fighting Staff from John Lawford Estate
Taiaha, fighting staff, carved from medium brown wood, slender plain shaft tapering into a narrow rounded blade. Carved upoko and arero with double raupongo spiral pattern, plain eyes. Length 144.8 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Wheku Carved Tewhatewha Staff from John Lawford Estate
Tewhatewha, long handled fighting staff, carved from medium brown wood, perforated hole on inner staff. Long tapered shaft, wheku figure carved with shell inlaid eyes, almost halfway up. Small chip to butt end. Length 135.4 cm. Provenance: Estate of John…
Tewhatewha: Carved Fighting Staff from John Lawford Estate
Tewhatewha, long handled fighting staff, carved from dark brown wood with a rich patina, perforated suspension hole on inner edge of the blade. Long tapered shaft, with three grooves carved a quarter of the way up, large chip to butt end. Length 132.5 cm.…
Crouching Maori Warrior Statue with Taiaha and Ta' moko
A carved statue of a crouching Maori warrior with taiaha and full Ta' moko, 20th century, 20.1 cm high
Late 19th Century Toki Kaukaroa with Carved Wheku Figures
A late 19th century toki Kaukaroa (long handled axe), the shaft carved with eight carved wheku figures terminating in a rauponga carved arero (tongue) similar to a taiaha, mounted with a trade steel blade, height 106 cm,
Carved Maori Taiaha with Intricate Detail, 20th Century
An early/mid 20th century carved Maori taiaha, the head and extended tongue with scroll and notched carved detail, dark patina, length 165.5 cm.
19th Century Maori Carved Taiaha with Traditional Design, 155cm Length
A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved head and tapered shaft. Good dark patina, length 155 cm.
Paua Inlaid Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings
An early 20th century taiaha (fighting staff), the Arero (tongue) and lower section finely carved with rauponga spirals and pataki. Inlaid paua to the Upoko (head) and shaft, some missing, 120 cm length.
19th Century Taiaha with Whorl Carved Protruding Tongue
A 19th century taiaha, red-brown timber, the head carved in conventional fashion with whorl carved protruding tongue, slender tapering shaft and flaring to a broad blade at the distal end, length 152 cm..
Maori Taiaha with Muka Fringe - 20th Century
A 20th century Maori finely carved totara taiaha, with muka fringe below the head, length 158.5 cm
Maori Carved Long Handled Kakauroa Axe with Iron Blade
20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm.
Fine Contact-Period Taiaha from Aotearoa
A taiaha, Aotearoa. A superb taiaha of fine proportions. With an aggressively extended arero (tongue) and fine upoko (head), completely decorated with a series of double and triple haehae with dog-tooth notched spirals. The body extends to a bold flared…
Fine Taiaha on Custom Stand from Private Collection
A taiaha, Aotearoa. A robust taiaha of fine form and balance. Carved with an extended arero (tongue) and well-formed upoko (head). Broad striking blade terminating in a flared and rounded base with geometric decoration to the head and tongue. Dark brown…
19th Century Taiaha with Pakati Haehae Designs and Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha, Aotearoa, with a deeply carved arero with Pakati Haehae designs. The upoko features four intact paua shell eyes. With historical repairs to the blade end featuring old iron nails. Carved from a hardwood with a deep brown patina.…
Carved 19th Century Pouwhenua Fighting Staff
19th century pouwhenua (long handled pointed fighting staff), with a carved tapering pointed blade with haehae and whakarare decoration. The center of the handle with a finely carved wheku head with paua shell eyes. The handle terminating in a further…
Maori Chief's Staff with Rauponga Spirals
With finely carved rauponga spirals on arero (tongue) with pakati deeply recessed. Upoko (head) with prominent mouth and slanted paua eyes. Tapering shaft with rounded end. Label inscribed 'Staff office of a Maori Chief', 154 cm length. Y number pending
18th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Paua Eyes
A good and rare 18th century taiaha (fighting staff), with finely carved rauponga spirals on arero (tongue). Serrated paua shell eyes. The collar with ochre dyed wool. Tapering shaft with rounded end. Provenance: mark Eglington tribal Art, Jerry Bock…
Rauponga-carved Taiaha with Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays a prominent mouth with elliptical paua eyes (one absent) and slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Muka bound collar. 148 cm…
19th Century Rauponga Carved Taiaha Staff
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with two remaining circular paua eyes. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. 159 cm length.
19th Century Carved Taiaha Fighting Staff
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals terminating at a pointed tip. Upoko (head) displaying a prominent nose and slanting paua eyes, one absent. 146 cm length. Y number pending
Dark Patina Tewhatewha with Carved Wheku Head
Tewhatewha (long handled fighting staff), rich dark patina with the slender tapering shaft displaying a carved wheku head to the lower section. Suspension hole for decoration to the flanged blade. 114 cm length.
19th Century Taiaha with Provenance from Nga Puhi Leader
An important 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), carved head and undecorated arero (tongue) with slender tapering shaft. Provenance: Nga puhi leader and politician Hone Mohi Tawhai, rangatira (tribal leader) of Te mahurehure, a sub-tribe of Nga puhi,…
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…
19th Century Carved Taiaha with Paua Eyes and Kuri Fur
A rare and important 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and deeply recessed pataki terminating at a pointed tip. Upoko (head) displays elliptical paua eyes with incised stria radiating from centre.…
19th Century Rauponga Carved Taiaha Staff
A good 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays wide and deeply recessed eyes. Long slender tapering shaft with rounded end. 186 cm length.
Early 19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings
A good early 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and pataki. Uopko (head) with circular paua eyes, one absent. Muka binding to the collar. Traces of red ochre to the arero and rich patina evident to the…
19th Century Taiaha with Spirals and Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays a prominent mouth with elliptical paua eyes (one absent) and kowhaiwhai pattern to the brow. Slender tapering shaft with rounded…
Rauponga Carved Taiaha with Paua Eye Inlay
A 19th century taiaha (mid to upper section only), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The head with one remaining inlaid paua eye. Bottom section broken off. 70 cm length.
19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings and Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the arero (tongue), carved with rauponga spirals and deeply recessed pataki, terminating in a sharp point. The Upoko (head) with circular paua eyes. Slender tapering shaft terminating at a pointed end. 155 cm length…
19th Century Carved Taiaha
A 19th century carved taiaha, superb 19th century taiaha of smaller proportions. With aggressively extended arero and fine upoko completely decorated with a series of of triple haehae and dog tooth notched spirals, this taiaha is a fine example of contact…
Robust Pouwhenua Weapon with Elegant Design
A 19th century Pouwhenua, robust early pouwhenua of smaller proportions. The pouwhenua is an elegant and highly effective weapon with a superior robust rau (blade) than the more common taiaha; pouwhenua were a formidable weapon made for war. This superb…
19th Century Chiefly Taiaha with Intricate Decoration
A 19th century chiefly taiaha, chiefly taiaha of significant presence and size with its detailed upoko and intricately decorated arero. Arero has been decorated in traditional haehae and dog-tooth notching, spirals reminiscent of a t' moko adorn the mouth…
19th Century Taiaha with Detailed Carving
A 19th century taiaha, fine 19th century taiaha with detailed carving to the upoko. The arero of this weapon has been deliberately left undecorated, creating a striking contrast between the detail of the inlaid eyes and simplicity of the tongue. The arero…
Wheku-headed Tewhatewha with Feathers
Tewhatewha (long handled fighting staff), the slender tapering shaft with four bands of fine rauponga carving and pataki(dog tooth notching) . The back of the flanged blade unusually carved with a wheku head. The blade pieced with attached feathers, small…
Inlaid Taiaha: Classic Fighting Staff with Paua Shell Disc
Taiaha (fighting staff), long wooden tapering shaft of classic form. The head (upoko) with circular eyes with one cut paua shell inlaid disc remaining the others absent. The tongue (arero) carved with rauru spirals, 150 cm length
Carved Taiaha Staff with Paua Shell Eyes and Feathers
Taiaha (fighting staff), 20th century example with carved tongue with haehae notching and with inset paua shell eyes, chicken feathers attached to the upper section, 156 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
Maori Hardwood Carved Taiaha, 20th Century
A 20th century Maori hardwood carved taiaha, of plain restrained short form. Length 109 cm.
Kiwi Feathered Taiaha by Master Carver Mel Manu
A Mel Manu taiaha adorned with kiwi feathers. A weapon of hardwood with one end carved to represent a head with a protruding tongue, and other representing the body of a warrior. The upoko (head) and the arero (tongue) are heavily carved in the…
Kiwi Feathered Taiaha by Master Carver Mel Manu
A Mel Manu taiaha adorned with kiwi feathers. A weapon of hardwood with one end carved to represent a head with a protruding tongue, and other representing the body of a warrior. The upoko (head) and the arero (tongue) are heavily carved in the…
Paua Inlaid Long Handled Axe
An exquisite long handled axe (toki kakauroa). A long cylindrical shaft with a dark brown patina. Mid way up the handles length is a carved faces with paua shell inlay eyes. Steel axe head. Length 147 cm, width 20 cm
Maori Weapons Set
Taiaha (fighting staff), a 20th century example carved in the ngati tarawhai style with rauponga decoration. Together with a tokotoko (walking stick) and three wahaika (hand clubs)
Late 19th Century Taiaha Fighting Staff
Taiaha (fighting staff), late 19th century example with tapering slender shaft and undecorated tongue and head section, split to one side. 160 cm length.
New Zealand ceremonial staff with pearl shell inlay
Early 20th century New Zealand ceremonial staff. Each side with traditional carved designs, and pearl shell inlay. Old break and repair. Length 122 cm
Taiaha Carving by Ian McMillian
Ian McMillian carved taiaha, feathers bound with muka below the head.
Vintage Maori Carved Figures with Taiaha and Patu
A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with a taiaha, the kneeling woman with a patu, finely detailed and painted highlights, height 245 and 21.5 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
Rare Slanted-Eyed Maori Taiaha
An exceptional Maori taiaha, New Zealand, the eyes are in unusual slanted format rather than round. Provenance: Purchased from Charles Vivian 1993, height 162 cm
Maori Taiaha Fighting Staff
A taiaha, Maori fighting staff, long wooden staff, one end elaborately carved in the shape of an head (upoko) with a face on each side whose eyes were originally inlaid with paua (three of the four are lost) and terminating in a poking tongue (arero) in…
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 Toki Kakauroa with Mortimer Trade Axe Head
A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled Hatchet). The trade axe head stamped 'Mortimer'. The shaft with two weku masks with red sealing wax eyes. Haehae and pakati decoration. Height 134 cm
Stylised Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes
An old taiaha, traditionally carved with a stylised head and protruding tongue with whorl design, almond shaped paua inset eyes, length 182.5 cm.
Slender 19th Century Taiaha with Carved Head and Name
A 19th century taiaha, of overall slender proportions, red-brown timber, with small carved head and protruding tongue, ring eye inserts absent. A name faintly incised on the shaft (Nauhipi?) Length 150 cm. Y Registered
Stylised Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes
An old taiaha, traditionally carved with a stylised head and protruding tongue with whorl design, one paua ring inset eye remaining to either side, idiosyncratically carved asymmetrical forehead pattern, length 160 cm. Y registered
Wooden Taiaha Club from Hannah Dillon Collection
A wooden club, of taiaha form, possibly a performance prop, length 133 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Maori Carved Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes
An old Maori carved wooden taiaha, the top traditionally carved with stylised head and protruding tongue with scrolling design, paua inset eyes, length 139.5 cm.
Maori Chieftain's Carved Taiaha, 19th Century, New Zealand
A Maori Chieftan's taiaha, 19th century, New Zealand, a fine dark patina with traditional carving to top. Provenance: The Thompson collection, P.L. Pickles & Co., Sept 6th 1986 lot 154 157 cm
Maori Warrior Carving with Taiaha
An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in confronting semi-kneeling stance with taiaha poised, tongue extended and eyes wide, original dark red/brown staining with black, white and red painted highlights, raised upon a rectangular carved…
Long-handled axe with intricate decorative features
Late 19th/early 20th century long handled axe (toki Kakauroa) decorated with large figure in relief, paua shell insets, geometric motifs and manaia type mask to top, length 104 cm
20th Century Taiaha from Webster Collection
20th century taiaha traditional form, 159.5 cm length. Ex Webster collection
Paua-eyed Taiaha: Early Maori Club
Early New Zealand Maori taiaha club, carved head with paua shell eyes. Length 126 cm
Maori Taiaha Club
A Maori club, 20th century, New Zealand, taiaha. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne, length 157 cm
Kakauroa Long Handled Axe with Carved Koru Design
Kakauroa - long handled axe early example with early iron trade axe head, shaft carved with figures, koru design with pataki and single and double heihei lines, shaft end carved with traditional taiaha style tongue, rich dark brown patina, length 102.5 cm
Flattened Taiaha with Paua Eyes and Decorations
Taiaha traditional form with flattened tapering body leading to a raised head with pataki and heihei decoration and diamond shaped paua inset eyes, rich dark brown patina, length 151 cm
Spiral Decorated Taiaha from Neil Darroch Collection
Taiaha 19th century or earlier, spiral and notch decorated tongue, plain head and blade, length 145 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Maori Chief's Carved and Tattooed Staff
Maori chief's staff, profusely carved in swirling motif both sides and tattooed faces to terminus. Some damage and chipping on terminus, traces of old lacquer. A/F. Provenance: Purchased from Senta Taft, at Galleries Primitif, Paddington, Sydney, circa…
Rusty Kakauroa Fighting Axe from T. Clemence Collection
Rare Fighting Axe. Kakauroa With steel axe head (rusty). The shaft carved at middle of handle. Length 124.5 cm. Width 18 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Elaborate Taiaha with Recessed Paua Eyes
Taiaha. Finely carved head offering an elaborate forehead with recessed paua eyes with incised lines. Strongly carved nose with upper lip offering dog tooth notching. Tongue is beautifully executed, the large strike blade finely tapers out to a rounded…
Traditional Maori weapon: Taiaha
Chiefly Taiaha. The taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts. It has three main parts. The arero (tongue) used for…
Large Maori Carved Figure Post with Taiaha and Mere
An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the…
19th Century Taiaha with Carved Tongue and Paua Shell Eyes
A very good early 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), carved tongue and head, with four paua shell eyes. Weight 724.4g. Length 141 cm.
Maori Taiaha Club with Paua Shell Decoration
A Maori club (taiaha), New Zealand (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and paua shell, 147.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne
Finely crafted Taiaha with rich patina
Taiaha. Softly carved offering swept back forehead with raised eyes. Tongue is tightly executed and terminates into angular tip. The strike blade is finely balanced and completed with round form tip and a rich brown patina. Length 162 cm. Width 6.5 cm.
Intricately Carved Taiaha: Maori Close-Quarters Weapon
Chiefly taiaha, intricately carved tongue with haehae and pakati notching, strong mouth with spiral carving leading to a well defined nose and eyes which are missing paua inlays. Well balance flattened cylindrical shaft leading to a flared striking edge…
Carved Kakauroa Staff with Eye Motif - 149cm Length
A wooden carved long staff (kakauroa), with carved eye motif to lower midsection. Nice smooth patina. Length 149 cm
Carved Wooden Staff with Swirled Design
A beautiful fully carved wooden staff (kakauroa). Entirely carved with notched and curvilinear designs. Tapered and squared end carved with swirled designs. Provenance: Purchased at Webb?s, 2003
Maori Fighting Staff with Carved Tongue and Red Wax
A Maori wooden fighting staff (taiaha), with a narrow, finely carved tongue. Red wax in eyes. Provenance: Bought at Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2008. Length 153 cm
18th Century Maori Fighting Staff with Stone-Carved Tongue
An excellent late 18th century Maori fighting staff (taiaha), with beautifully stone-carved tongue, paua shell eyes (one eye broken in half). Nice heavy weight. Has the remains of some tie knots that would have contained the rare Maori dog fur and minute…
Rare Historical Maori Fighting Staff with Provenance
An extremely rare historical contact period Maori wooden fighting staff (taiaha). This fine quality piece has original Maori dog hair tassels and native bird feathers around the throat. It also has a red army cloth which family believed May have come from…
Rare Maori Taiaha with Extinct Bird Feathers
A magnificent late 18th or early 19th century Maori wooden taiaha, in mint condition with 71 Maori dog hair tassels and rare extinct bird feathers. Carved head with paua shell serrated eyes. Provenance: The vendor's great uncle returned from World War I…
Whalebone Taiaha Fragment with Decorated Tongue and Mouth
Whalebone taiaha fragment fully carved tongue and mouth decorated with H'h' and dog tooth notching. Raised nose and two incised eyes. Pierced hole for suspension. Weathered dry patina. Length 16 cm. Width 4.8 cm
Elaborate Taiaha with Serrated Paua-Shell Eyes
Chiefly taiaha This piece offers significant size and presence. The arero (tongue) is elaborately decorated with fine and highly skilled triple h'h' and pakati carving. Abstracted teeth forms accentuate the mouth. Large serrated paua-shell eyes in oval…
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