Maori Carved Kauri Box with Rauponga and Paua Embellishments
Carved lidded Maori box c.1930s hinged kauri box carved with rauponga and wheku figures and embellished with cut paua. Height 7 cm, width 20 cm, depth 11 cm
Antique Maori Carved Box with Rauponga and Manaia Motifs
Large antique carved lidded Maori box. The lid and sides decorated in rauponga patterns and manaia motifs with two wheku figures carved in high relief forming a raised handle. The box is reputed to have originated in Manawatu in the late 19th to early…
Wheku Carved Varnished Wood Box with Paua Inlay
An early 20th century lidded box carved by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. Varnished wood box carved with rauponga patterns to the lid and wheku figures carved to the lateral and undersides. Protruding wheku heads form the side handles. Embellished with inlaid…
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.…
Mid/Late 20th Century Maori Carved Waka Stern Post Art
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with pierced detail including stylised figures. Raised on carved slab base, height 89 cm.
19th Century Waka Huia Treasure Box with Wheku Carvings
A fine early 19th century waka huia (treasure box), classical ovoid elongated orthodox form. Each end carved with projecting wheku heads in high relief and pierced for suspension. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati…
Rare Kauri Gum Silk Locks Displayed in Homemade Box
Kauri gum silk, unusual and rare kauri gum specimens spun into locks and used as blonde hair, early 20th century, housed in homemade display box, the box 44 cm wide
Maori carved wood and paua shell treasure box, 20th century
Maori treasure box, carved wood and paua shell, 20th century, 31 cm wide
Late 19th Century Ngati Tarawhai Kumete Figure with Wheku
A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati tarawhai), a well carved lidded figure supported kumete. The bowl is flanked by two crouching wheku figures carved in high relief. The surface is ornately carved in rauponga spirals with triple…
19th Century Wakahuia with Human Figures and Paua Shell Eyes
A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures (one missing the lower section of the mouth), each with three fingered hands resting on the thighs and cut paua shell adorning the eyes.…
Wakahuia with Huia Feather and Elaborate Carvings, 19th Century
A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather, finely carved of classical elongated oval form. Each end with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body carved with tripple haehae and pakati notching in rauponga design. The lid…
19th Century Wakahuia with Stylized Human Figures and Intricate Carvings
A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures carved in high relief. Each with arms outstretched behind their backs with hands resting on the box. The body of the box carved with radiating lines…
Tene Waitere 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 and decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves).…
19th Century Waka Rauawa with Wheku and Manaia Carvings
An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…
19th Century Carved Waka Gunwale with Wheku and Manaia Figures
An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable…
Contemporary Maori Carved Waka Hoe by Richard Redman
A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi) Redman, the blade back carved with two masks and swirling and notched designs, the butt with further mask, paua insert eyes. Monogrammed to the reverse, length 75 cm.
1980s Maori Carved Lidded Waka Huia with Spiralling Notch Detail
A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over carved with lineal and spiralling notch detail, a stylised head to each end, length 46 cm.
Maori Paua Shell Box: 19th/20th Century New Zealand Carving
Maori box, carved wood with paua shell, New Zealand origin, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high, 34 cm wide, 30 cm deep
Hei Tiki Gift: A Royal Presentation from New Zealand
A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei tiki was presented to the then Prince of Wales during a visit to West Harbour, Dunedin, as part of his 1920 royal tour of New Zealand and the greater commonwealth. He received a grand welcome…
Rev Roy's Battalion Treasure Note
Wakahuia (treasure box), note inside; Major Rev Roy, Battalion 1942
Wheku-adorned Wakahuia with Paua Inlays
A 20th century Wakahuia, decorated with wheku heads and inlaid paua, 36 cm length
Opposing Male and Female Figures Wakahuia Lid
Wakahuia lid carved with two opposing male and female figures, 47 cm length
Radiating Wakahuia Treasure Box with Wheku Heads
A 19th Wakahuia (treasure box), finely carved of classical ovoid form. Each end with projecting wheku heads with paua shell eyes. The body of the box carved with radiating lines of rauponga with pakati (dog tooth) notching, and takarangi spiral decoration…
Rare 19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer
A rare 19th century Tiheru (canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…
Intricate Maori Wheku Head Carved Wood Box
A carved wood Maori box, with intricately carved wheku head, 10 cm x 10 cm
Carved Rimu Wakahuia with Stylised Figures and Paua Inset Eyes
A vintage carved rimu wakahuia, the lid with pair of stylised figures with paua inset eyes, all over lineal and notch carved detail, length 36 cm.
Stylized Figure Waka Huia Treasure Box
An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with two seated stylised figures each supporting the box in their outstretched arms and legs. The ovoid heart form box carved with rauponga decoration. Paua insert highlights. Original dark stained…
Impressive Wood Model Waka Taua with Paua Inlay
A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted from wood with incised detailing and inlaid paua to the hull of the waka. Featuring 23 pairs of paddlers seated inside of the waka, height 13.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 113 cm
Dripping Greens Waka Vase
Margaret Sumich, Waka vase, ceramic with volcanic textured surface in dripping greens, Height 25 cm
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
Waka Huia Lid with Spiral Motifs
A waka huia lid, Aotearoa, used as a lid on waka huia, treasure boxes. This lid is carved from a single piece of hardwood in an oval form. Intricately carved to the top of the lid are asymetrical spiral motifs. Length 40.4 cm, width 9.4 cm, depth 2.4 cm.…
Early Missionary Script Waka Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa, early waka paddle. This paddle adorned with early missionary script 'Narr Iiii' is of well balanced proportions. In the early contact years, many taonga were adorned with simple phrases or words as M_ori integrated their learnings…
Impressive Tokelau Tackle Box with Pierced Lugs
Large and impressive tokelau tackle box (taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid shape with pierced lugs to the shoulder, 37 x 46 cm
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
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…
Pakati and Haehae Wakahuia Treasure Box
A 20th century Wakahuia (treasure box), elongated oval form carved with pakati and haehae designs across the lid and base. Small chip to one side of the lid. 41 cm length.
Giant Pre-European Argillite Toki Axe
A superb large Pre-European toki (argillite), tapering quadrangular shape, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge. Uneven flaked poll, hammer pecked at the back. The remaining surface with smooth polish. Giant toki of this size are…
19th Century Tiheru Canoe Bailer with Carvings
A fine rare 19th century Tiheru ( canoe bailer), with tapering scoop fully carved to the underside with pakati and haehae designs. The handle carved as two parallel bars terminating in a wheku head. Probably made from Kaikawaka (NZ cedar) due to its light…
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
Maori Waka Copper Fire Screen
Copper Discovery of New Zealand fire screen, depicting a waka with Maori warriors at sea
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.
Master Carver's Red Stained Waka with Paua Inlays
A waka by master carver Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, Wi Te Parihi Mou Paru, also known as bill Mou (1912-1974) carved this waka as a private commission in the 1960s. Bill Mou began his carving apprenticeship with Mr. Pine Taipa in 1925 and worked on the…
Totara Waka Hoe Dance Stick from Ngati Raukawa
A totara waka hoe dance stick, ngati Raukawa, carved from a single piece of wood. It would have once had paua shell inlay eyes, however they are now gone. Of the Leslie Adkin collection. Length 24.5 cm, width 5.5 cm. Preveiously of the Leslie Adkin…
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…
Aotearoa's Lanceolate Waka Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a knob. Length 158 cm, width 15.2 cm
Dense Hardwood Waka Paddle from Aotearoa
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood with a dark brown patina. With a lanceolate blade with a dip in its form, a long slender shaft that terminates in a rounded knob. Length 172 cm, width 13.5 cm
Aotearoa's Lanceolate Hardwood Paddle
A waka hoe, Aotearoa. This paddle is carved from a dense hardwood. With a lanceolate blade, long slender shaft that terminates in a cylindrical knob. Length 143 cm, width 12.4 cm
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
Rare Large Pre-European Argillite Toki Adze
A superb large Argillite Pre- European toki (adze), rectangular tapering cross section form. Hammer pecked pole section, the remaining surface with smooth polish, giant toki of this size and type are very rare. They were usually associated with important…
Tokelau Tackle Box (Taluma) - 10cm x 31cm
Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm
Tokelau Tackle Box with Sennit Cord
Large lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord 25 x 31 cm Tokelau tackle box (Taluma), the lidded box of ovoid shape with attached sennit cord, 25 x 31 cm
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
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…
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
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
Maori New Testament 1844
A copy of the new Testament in Maori, Ko te Kawenata Hou.., octavo, calf bound, pub, London 1844, in half red leather-bound conservation book box.
Maori Wood Carving: Te Rangitane O Manawatu Pou
A hand-chiselled pou by master carver Mel Manu. Te Rangitane O Manawatu. The art of whakairo or Maori wood carving is no better represented than in this carving of a pou, intricately hand chiselled in the Manawatu-Whanganui style. Carved during 2002 and…
Koru-Designed Waka Hoe Paddle
A contemporary waka hoe paddle. Carved from a single piece of wood with a dark brown patina. The handle of the paddle is a short cylindrical butt on a long shaft. The blade of the waka hoe is leaf shaped and has a raised medial line running central with…
Impressive Ngapuhi Waka Prow Replica by Tamati Edwards
A large and impressive waka prow by the late Tamati Edwards. This prow was chisel carved by the late Tamati Edwards who is of Ngapuhi of Northland, New Zealand. The prow is an exact downsized replica of the famous Ngapuhi waka taua named…
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…
Maori Waka Huia Treasure Box
A mid/late-19th century waka huia, Maori treasure box. While high-ranking people used treasure boxes to store their prestigious adornments, the waka huia themselves are exquisite works of Art and personal objects that were highly valued, being handed down…
Pre-European Maori steering paddle
A pre European waka hoe. This pre-European example of a longer Maori steering paddle, known as a hoe whakahaere. These longer steering paddles, in pre-European times were usually made of kahikatea wood, which withstood the water and was also suitably…
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…
Maori Tattooing Education Set with Replica Tools and Mask
A Dominion Museum Education service Maori tattooing box, the presentation cabinet fitted to the interior with a replica mahoe (wooden mallet) uhi (chisel) and pigment pot, together with a cast tattooed mask, a copy of the cast mask made in Rotorua in 1853…
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…
Waka Huia: Treasures of the Southern Hemisphere
18th century Bookplate print of waka huia (treasure boxes), plate 15 from John Hawkesworths an Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere
Maori Carved Work Box with Chieftain Portraits and Tiki
Late 19th century/early 20th century New Zealand Folk Art carved work box, large size with fall-front and lift lid revealing side bank of five drawers. All carved with Maori portraits of chieftains, depiction of Heeni Hirini and child, wharenui meeting…
Entwined Tiki Pouaka
Late 19th century/early 20th century pouaka (box), dark stained kauri all carved with entwining tiki heads and arms, paua shell insets, 51 cm long, 21 cm width, 25 cm height
Charlie Wilson nephrite mere with carved wooden box
A Charlie Wilson nephrite mere of traditional form with large spatula formed blade waisted grip and triple ring groove to the butt, tapered suspension hole, length 39 cm, housed in a carved wooden box of lozenge form with relief decoration of Maori…
Maori Carved Feather Box with Paua Inlay
New Zealand Maori carved feather box 'Waka Huia' extensive hand carving to lid and under side, paua shell inset decoration, length 48 cm
Maori Papahou Treasure Box with Tiki and Mother of Pearl
Early 20th century Maori Papahou (treasure box). Well carved lidded box of ellipsoid form, supported each end by tiki. Mother of pearl inlaid. Height 25 cm length 43 cm
Stylised female figure on oval pod-shaped container
Ian McMillan carved waka k'iwi, oval pod-type form, the lid carved with stylised female figure with encircling three fingered hands, legs and genitals evident to one end, the base plain. Length 71 cm.
Papahou Treasure Box with Stylized Tiki Figures
Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over carved with a spiralling and notch carved detail, two co-joined stylised figures form the lid handle, entwined pierced and carved figure to each end as handles. Mid to dark variable waxed finish.…
Plum Wakahuia with Stylised Handles
Ian McMillan carved plum wakahuia, spiral and notched carved body, stylised head as handles to each end, carved as with no lid. Length 60 cm.
Stylised Wakahuia with Feather Pattern and Tiki Figure
Ian McMillan finely carved wakahuia, stylised head form handles, fine 'feather pattern' all over to the body, stylised figures to the side and tiki figure to the base. Length 50 cm
Kauri Wakahuia with Stylised Head Handles
Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very pronounced domed lid and body with adzed finish, carved protruding stylised head handles. Length 50 cm, Height 29 cm.
Spiralling Wakahuia with Tiki Handles
Ian McMillan carved wakahuia, traditional lozenge form, the body with spiralling panels and curving lineal outline, a tiki form as handles to each end with protruding abdomen, mid to dark waxed finish. Length 39 cm.
Maori Kauri Wakahuia with Tiki Forms
Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and notch carved detail, the lid with two tiki forms to the ends. Linseed oil finish. Length 41 cm.
Ancient Maori Wakahuia with Stylised Figures
Ian McMillan Maori carved wakahuia, formed as an ancient find, with adzed finish and stylised figure to each end, burnt and aged 'ancient' finish as if possibly as swamp find. Length 51 cm.
Carved Wakahuia with Mask Handles
Ian McMillan dark hardwood carved wakahuia, plain form with scrolling restrained mask carved handles, no lid. Length 41.5 cm.
Carved Wakahuia with Open Work Handles
Ian McMillan restrained carved wakahuia, from an old log section, the two masks forming open work handles at the end, suspended from a plaited rope, carved open with no lid. Length 40 cm.
Maori Whale Rider Wakahuia
Ian McMillan Maori carved totara 'whale rider' wakahuia, lineal and notch carved, the lid with relief figure lying to the top, arms and legs spread. Dark waxed finish. c.2003. Length 31 cm.
Fine Carved Model Waka with Paua Inset Eyes
Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of finely carved stylised figures, paua inset eyes, notched carved interior, carved from an old log section. Raised on a carved plinth of recycled rimu. Waka length 310 cm. Note: the model Waka…
Carved Maori Wakahuia with Lizard and Mask Motifs
A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'wakahuia', of elongated form tapering at the ends, the hinged lid carved with lizards and naive Maori masks to either end; the sides carved with further masks and notch designs; colour stained and painted; the interior with…
Maori Carved Waka Paddle with Tiki and Wheku Figures
A Maori souvenir carved waka paddle, the blade in low relief with a tiki figure above a wheku head, the terminal knob as an elongated wheku head, length 113 cm.
Maori Carved Model Whare Shaped Box with Hinged Roof
An early 20th century Maori carved model whare shaped box, the hinged roof as the lid, figured posts to the front. Some borer. 18.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 17.5 cm.
Maori Carved Box with Chatham Island Specimens
A circa 1970 Maori carved box, the hinged lid with stylised mask, forked tongue, carved side panels. 21 cm x 14 cm x 6.5 cm. Containing various rock and shell specimens and label Chatham Island Moriori.
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