Pre-European Hammer-Dressed Toki with Incipient Tang
A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed, uneven underside, incipient tang, 22 cm length.
Pre-European Toki Hammer with Polished Blade - 17cm Length
A Pre-European toki, hammer dressed with polished blade, 17 cm length.
Pre-European Flaked Toki, 22 cm Length
A Pre-European toki, Flaked and hammer dressed, 22 cm length.
Pre-European Hammered Toki - 23cm Length
A large Pre-European toki, Flaked and hammer dressed, 23 cm length.
Pre-European Toki Set: 3 Stones, 16-12 cm
Three Pre-European toki, two argillite, one volcanic stone, 16 cm, 16 cm, 12 cm length.
Pre-European Toki: 3 Hammered & Flaked Axes
Three Pre-European toki, hammer dressed and flaked, 18 cm, 18 cm, 16 cm length.
Pre-European Flaked Toki Set - 3 Pieces
Three Pre-European toki, Flaked in some areas, 9 cm, 9 cm, 7 cm.
Pre-European Toki with Lateral Edges and Blade Chip
Three Pre-European toki, well defined lateral edges, smooth surface throughout, considerable chip to the blade on one, 12 cm, 12 cm, 10 cm length.
Pre-European Flaked Toki: 23cm Hammer Dressing
A large Pre-European toki, hammer dressed and heavily flaked, 23 cm length.
Pre-European Toki with Heavy Flaking and Chipping
Three Pre-European toki, heavily flaked, some chipping to the blades
Ancient Argillite Toki Axe, Double-Sided Blade, 24cm
A Pre-European toki (argillite), traditional quadrangular form, even poll with incipient tang, double sided bevel with some chipping to the blade, 24 cm length.
Large Pre-European Argillite Toki Axe
A large Pre-European toki (argillite), large thick quadrangular form with an even poll and incipient tang, well defined lateral edges and a double sided bevel with small chip the blade, 30 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Uneven Hammer Dressing
A large Pre-European toki (argillite), thick quadrangular form with well defined lateral edges, poll uneven hammer dressed and tanged, a clear ridge bisects the bevel, the cutting edge is asymmetric and chipped, 30 cm length.
Serpentinite Toki with Hammered Surface and Polished Edge
Large Pre-European Serpentinite toki, thick tapering quadrangular shape with a ridge bisecting the bevel. Hammer dressed surface throughout, lower edge of the bevel polished. Fritting to blade edge, 31 cm length.
Rare Spaded Toki, Serpentine, 17cm Length
A large rare Spaded toki, possibly crafted from serpentine, with hammered dressed lateral edges the rest polished throughout, 17 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Tang
A good Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), tapering quadrangular form with tang, hammer dressed surface, cutting edge rounded and slightly uneven, 24 cm length.
Fired Inanga Toki Pounamu with Scarfing
Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone showing evidence of firing. Tapering quadrangular form with scarfing to both lateral edges. Uneven poll and some fritting to the cutting edge, Provenance: Wagner Museum collection. Northland. Displaying a…
Large Pre-European Toki with Chipping, 26cm
A large Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), thick quadrangular form narrowing to the blade section. Rounded poll, and small double sided bevel. Some chipping to the lower section and cutting edge, 26 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Concentric Grooves
A Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), thick quadrangular form, even poll carved with concentric grooves, the bevel bisected with a ridge, cutting edge rounded with some fritting. Hammer pecking to the lateral edges and face, 24 cm length.
Pre-European Toki with Hammered Surface
Two Pre-European toki (argillite), one with rounded poll and hammer pecked surface with blade sharp and intact. The other broken away poll and hammer pecked along the right lateral edge, considerable fritting to the blade, 9 cm, 8 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Stone, 16 cm Length
A Pre-European toki (volcanic stone), tapering quadrangular form, rounded poll, 16 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Rounded Hammer Pecked Poll
A Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form with rounded hammer pecked poll, cutting edge intact, 16 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki with Intact Cutting Edge
A Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form with rounded hammer pecked poll, cutting edge intact, 19 cm length.
Pre-European toki, 20 cm length, flaked poll section
A Pre-European toki (argillite), broad flat traditional quadrangular form with well defined lateral edges and bevel. Some flaking to the poll section, 20 cm length.
Pitcairn Island Adzes and Roughout Set
Two adzes and a roughout from the Pitcairn Islands, heavily flaked, 19 cm, 17 cm, 16.5 cm length
Pitcairn Adze Fragments: Basalt Tools from the Past
Seven small adze roughout fragments from the Pitcairn Islands (Basalt)
Kawakawa Stone Chisel with Polished Edge
Partially formed toki pounamu and Whao chisel Bisected by a Lapidary scarf, Kawakawa variety stone. Polished with sharp cutting edge, 10 cm length.
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki Pounamu with Scarring
A Pre-European toki pounamu, broad quadrangular form, the surface of the face uneven with natural scaring, polished bevel with a straight sharp cutting edge, 17 cm length.
Large Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone Axe
A large Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, poll uneven, rounded lateral edges, slightly rounded cutting edge but intact. Polished throughout, 25 cm length.
Broken Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone, 17cm
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, poll and upper section broken away, scarfing to the right lateral edge, cutting edge sharp. Small amount of fritting to the blade, 17 cm length.
Pre-European Polished Kawakawa Stone Toki Poumanu
Pre-European toki Poumanu, Kawakawa variety stone. Tapering quadrangular shape, with lapidary scarfing to the face bisecting the poll section. Polished surface throughout, 10 cm length.
Inanga Toki Pounamu Stone with Uneven Poll, Pre-European
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Inanga variety stone, tapering form with uneven poll, some losses, 8.5 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Natural Scarring
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone. Poll uneven, the face and back show some natural scarring, polished bevel and blade. Small chip to the sharp cutting edge, 9 cm length.
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone - Pre-European Poll Axe
A Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, chipped to poll, natural scarring to the back, some fritting to the blade, 9 cm length.
Polished Pre-European Greywacke Toki Axe, 26cm
A good Pre-European toki (greywacke), tapering quadrangular form with well defined lateral edges. Poll uneven, highly polished throughout with evidence of heat treatment, 26 cm length.
Curved Agillite Toki with Flaked Edges
Unusual Agillite toki with curved end section, Flaked lateral edges and center ridge line to the face, 27 cm length.
Polished Limestone Toki with Sedimentary Layers
Large limestone toki, tapering quadrangular shape. Polished face with some natural scarring to the stone, the sedimentary layers are evident through the lateral edges and underside. Chips to the blade, 22 cm length.
Pre-European quadrangular toki with incipient tang
A Pre-European toki (argillite), thick quadrangular form with incipient hammer dressed tang, small amount of fritting to the cutting edge, 26 cm length.
Pre-European Argillite Toki Collection
Three Pre-European toki (argillite), hammer dressed and flaked in areas with polished bevel. The lager toki displays a hammer pecked tang, 16.5 cm, 12 cm, 10 cm length.
Pre-European quadrangular toki with polished argillite
Pre-European toki (argillite), thick tapering quadrangular form, poll uneven, well defined lateral edges, polished throughout. Chipped to blade, 15 cm length.
Maori Stone Toki Adze from Mania
A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), short, tapered form, with chip, length 8 cm. Vendor's provenance: 'From Mania'.
Maori Stone Adze Pair from Ruapekapeka
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered form, semi polished. L's.110 & 8.8 cm. Vendor's provenance: both from Ruapekapeka'.
Maori Stone Toki Adze, 11.7 cm
A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered and polished, length 11.7 cm
Maori Green Stone Toki Adze - Reduced Tang
An old Maori green stone toki (adze), reduced tang with one side showing greater reduction than the other, length 11.3 cm
Maori Stone Adze with Reduced Tang
An Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered, polished blade, reduced tang for lashing, length 18 cm.
Maori Stone Adzes: Pre-European Tools
Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 128, 125 & 10.8 cm.
Pre-European Maori Stone Adze Collection
Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 95, 115 & 6.8 cm.
Maori Pre-European Stone Adze Set
Three Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 138, 120 & 11.5 cm.
Maori Stone Adze Pair - Pre-European Era
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 138 & 12 cm
Maori Stone Toki Adze Pair - Pre-European Era
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 190 & 18.5 cm
Maori Stone Toki Adze - Pre-European Era
A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), with steep bevel and pronounced chin, reduced and rounded towards the poll for hafting, length 20.1 cm.
Maori Stone Adze with Rounded Central Ridge - 27cm
A Maori pre-European stone hogback toki (adze), rounded central ridge, hammer dressed, length 27 cm.
Maori Stone Adze Pair - 170 & 16.5 cm
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), length 170 & 16.5 cm
Maori Black Basalt Polished Adze with Reduced Tang
Maori pre-European stone toki (adze) black basalt, polished blade, reduced tang for lashing, length 15 cm
Curved Maori Nephrite Toki Adze with Chipping - 9.5cm
A Maori nephrite toki (adze), of curved tapered form. Some chipping, length 9.5 cm
Maori Stone Adzes and Rock Form
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze) and an adze form rock, tapered form, polished. L's.105 & 7.7 cm. One with old lot number attached. The rock river worn or polished worked.
Maori Stone Adze Pair - Tapered Semi-Polished Form
Two Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered form, semi polished. L's.140 & 13.5 cm. One with old lot number attached.
Pre-European Semi-Polished Stone Adze
A pre-European stone toki (adze), tapered long oval form, semi polished, the narrow blade with minimal chipping, length 18.5 cm. With old lot number attached.
Pre-European Stone Adze with Lot Number
A pre-European stone toki (adze), broad tapered form, semi polished, length 18.5 cm. With old lot number attached.
Maori Toki Potangata with Pounamu Blade and Feather Decoration
Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and pounamu stone blade, woven fibre lashing and feather decoration, 56 cm long (stand), 37 cm high
Mangaia Ceremonial Adze with Geometric Patterns
A Ruatangaeo pedestal adze, Mangaia, Cook Islands, early 20th century. The size and form of this ruatangaeo suggests that it May have been a ceramonial adze rather than a functional tool. This ruatangaeo has a pyramidical form. The lower section of the…
Polished Greywacke Toki Fragment from Aotearoa
A fragment of a toki, Aotearoa, made from greywacke stone and polished with some bruising. The fragment is from the blade end of a toki. There is a sharp termination at the chipped blade tip. Length 8 cm, width 5.4 cm, depth 3.8 cm. Provenance: Private…
Polished Greywacke Toki from Aotearoa
A small toki, Aotearoa, made from greywacke stone and highly polished. A quadrangular form tapering to a dull blade. Length 6.5 cm, width 3.1 cm, depth 1 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
Greywacke Toki from Aotearoa
A small greywacke toki, Aotearoa, shaped from greywacke stone. A rectangular cross-section. With straight sides that taper from the blade to the butt. With a shallow sloping bevel to the cutting edge on the straight blade, with rounded corners. Some…
Small Quadrangular Toki with Red Oxidisation
A small toki, Aotearoa, possibly made from volcanic stone, a dark coloured stone with visible red oxidisation. Quadrangular cross-section, with sides that taper from the blade to the butt. The butt has a large flake removed. A steep bevel to the blunted…
Polished Chert Toki from Aotearoa
A Chert toki, Aotearoa, shaped from a pale grey chert rock type. A quadrangular cross-section with sides that taper from the blade to the butt. The steep sides display flaking and hammer-dressing at the edges. The dorsal and ventral faces and the blade…
Argillite Adze Blade from Aotearoa
An adze blade, Aotearoa, made from argillite with black veins running through its form. A wide quadrangular cross section. Un-tanged, with dull cutting edges, and a short, steep bevel. Length 9.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…
Inanga Pounamu Toki from Northland, Aotearoa
A pounamu toki, Northland, Aotearoa, shaped from pale green inanga greenstone with smaller darker inclusions. With highly polished surfaces. A quadrangular cross-section with straight sides tapering to the butt. With a faintly curved and blunt blade edge…
Polynesian Toki with Shell Carving
Two Polynesian toki, volcanic stone with tang and high bevel. Flat quadrangular carved in shell.
Papua New Guinean Bowl and Stone Tools Set
Papua New Guinean feeding bowl and three stone tools, two adzes blades and an obsidian dagger with carved handle. Bowl; 60 cm width
Papua New Guinean Chloromelantite Adze Blades
Two Papua New Guinean adze blades, smooth teardrop-shaped chloromelantite.
Papua New Guinea Adze Blade Collection
Collection of ten Papua New Guinea adze blades. Provenance Nigel Hillind collection
Papua New Guinean Chloromelanite Adze Blades
Two Papua New Guinean adze blades, teardrop shape with smooth surface. Carved from highly prized chloromelanite which was found in the Cycloop mountains. This extremely hard, veined, jade-like stone varies in colour according to the surrounding minerals…
PNG Adze and Cassowary Head Dress
Papua New Guinean hafted adze and cassowary bird head dress, adze; wooden handle with lashing. Head dress; feathers and woven fibre with attached binding. Adze, 47 cm length; headdress, 45 cm length
Papua New Guinean Adze Blades
Two large Papua New Guinean adze blades, one flat teardrop shape carved in black chloromelanite, flaked uneven poll with large flake to left side of the face. Second; elongated form with rounded ends carved in volcanic rock, smooth surface. 22 cm, 29 cm…
Polished Asmat Teardrop Adze - 18cm Length
Papua New Guinea Asmat adze, teardrop shape with a rounded blade. Polished surface throughout. 18 cm length
Polynesian Adze: Flaked Tang, Smooth Bevel, Sharp Edge
Pre-European Polynesian adze, Flaked with rudimentary tang. Smooth bevel and sharp cutting edge. 13 cm length
Polished Inanga Pounamu Toki, 20 cm Length
Pounamu toki by Charlie Marsh, polished Inanga variety stone. Traditional quadrangular tanged form pecked to the underside. Modern 20th century. 20 cm length
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu: Polished Cutting Stone Blade
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape with well defined lateral edges, smooth bevel and sharp cutting edge. Polished to the blade with pecking to back upper section. 13 cm length
Polished Argillite Toki Axe, 34 cm
Large and impressive Pre-European argillite toki, tapering quadrangular shape with well defined lateral edges. Polished surface hammer pecked to the poll section. Some fritting to the blade. 34 cm length.
Dark Argillite Pre-European Toki with Sharp Cutting Edge
A good Pre-European toki, dark argillite of tapering quadrangular shape with tang and elegantly arching top and curved bevel with sharp cutting edge. Polished with pecking to the tang underside. 20 cm.
Russet Quadrangular Toki - 12cm
Pre-European toki, traditional quadrangular form in unusual russet-coloured stone. Small amount of fritting to the blade. 12 cm length. Y registration pending
Pre-European Quadrangular Toki
Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular shape, curved underside, pecked and polished. 20 cm length. Y number pending
Kawakawa Toki with Marsden Inclusions
Small Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions. 4 cm length. Y number pending
Polished Pounamu Toki with Sharp Blade
Small pounamu toki, Poll flaked and uneven with polished bevel and sharp blade.
Inanga Pounamu Toki from Gibbs Collection
A good large Pre-European pounamu toki (adze blade), Inanga with speckled inclusions in the stone, reducing quadrangular shape with sharply delineated cutting edge, lapidary scarf running down the length of one side. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs…
Large Kawakawa Pounamu Toki
Large Pre-European pounamu toki, Kawakawa variety stone, tapering quadrangular shape, polished surface with small hammer pecked area and minor lapidary scarf mark to the poll. Later suspension hole probably steel tooled. Some fritting to the blade. 31 cm…
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu Stone with Lashing Grooves
Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale mottled inclusions. Well defined bevel and sharp cutting edge. Lashing grooves. 12 cm length. Y number pending
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