Maori-Cigarette Card Box and NZ Flower Egg Cups Set
A card box and a cigarette box decorated with Maori motifs, and three egg cups painted with New Zealand flowers.
Maori Tiki Box with Koru Designs
A Maori folk art box, natural and painted timber, carved to the lid with a tiki figure in high relief, koru designs decorate the sides. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x 14.5 cm.
Maori Carved Box with Assorted Badges and Coins
A Maori folk art box, carved to the lid with a tree fern and inset with paua, rauponga patterns decorate the sides and kiwis to the ends. 18.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 10 cm. Contains assorted military, school and other institutions' badges, coins, etc.
Maori Koruru Carved Box
A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the inset lid with a koruru mask in high relief, wheku faces and profiles decorate the sides. 19 cm x 12 cm x 8.5 cm.
Maori Carved Box with Notch and Lineal Surface Carving
A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the hinged lid with two figures in relief from a background of notch and lineal surface carving, further surface carving decorates the sides and profile wheku heads to the front panel. 20 cm x 11.5 cm x…
Geometric Waka Huia with Tongue Figures
Carved 19th century wooden waka huia, all over geometric pAkati decoration supported by two figures with protruding tongues either end
Maori cigarette box by J.W.F. Welch
A Maori folk art cigarette box, by J.W.F. Welch, in dark stained kauri. Width 11 cm.
Vintage Maori Carved Box - 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm
A small vintage Maori carved box, similar to above, maker unknown, no label. 10 x 9.5 x 5 cm.
Maori Carved Tapu Box by P.H. Leonard
An uncommon Maori carved hinged lidded box 'Tapu' by P.H. Leonard of Rotorua, the lid with stylised face, paua inset eyes, angular lineal and notch banded decoration, kowhaiwhai to the sides, original circular paper label to the interior. 20.5 x 13 x 8.9…
Maori War Canoe Model with Intricate Carvings
A rare model waka taua, Maori war canoe, of carved wood, with a raised stern (taurapa) displaying an ancestral figure in high relief, the prow (tauihu) distinguished by a projecting carved figure with paua inlaid eyes and a protruding defiant tongue…
Wheku Waka Huia: Intricate Maori Carving
A contemporary waka huia, with protuding wheku heads and all-over carving, height 13 cm, width 34 cm, diameter 10 cm
Maori-inspired Carved Teardrop Box
A 19th century folk art carved box, teardrop form with swivelling lid, the scrolling designs including some of Maori type form, original dark varnish. Length 19 cm.
Limited Edition 2010 New Zealand Gold Hei Tiki Coin
A 2010 New Zealand proof $10 gold Hei Tiki coin, 1 ounce 0.999 pure gold, ltd. ed. 340 of 500, in Maori carved waka huia box with pamphlet.
Maori-carved Ebonised Work Box from Early 20th Century
Early 20th century ebonised work box, all carved with Maori motifs
1920s Carved Maori Model Waka
A 1920s carved Maori model waka, the exterior profusely carved, possibly by an apprentice. Length 45 cm.
Carved Waka Model with Stylised Figures
An early 20th century carved small model waka, stylised figure to each side. Length 25 cm.
Maori Carved Hinged Box with Stylised Figures
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved hinged lidded box, rectangular form, two stylised joined figures recessed to the lid. 17 x 9.5 x 5 cm.
Rangi Stevens Maori Carved Box with Wheku Head
A mid-20th century Rangi Stevens Maori finely carved box, the lid with wheku stylised head with paua shell eyes, fine lineal and notch detail to the reverse and front panels. 18 x 13 x 8 cm.
Maori-Inspired Ebonized Box with Paua Shell Inlay
An ebonized wooden box, carved with Maori decorations and with inlaid paua shell eyes, late 19th century, 31 cm across
Rimu Boxed Mere Pounamu with Suspension Hole - 32.5cm
A contemporary mere pounamu, in rimu presentation box, with ridged butt knob and pierced suspension hole, length 32.5 cm
Carved Wakahuia with Tiki Figures and Kowhaiwhai Pattern
A 20th century carved wakahuia, the lid carved with two tiki figures on a notch and lineal background, a kowhaiwhai pattern encircles the rim and the notched pattern continues over the remaining surfaces. Some chips, length 53 cm
Maori Carved Kauri Trinket Box with Abalone Inlay
A New Zealand kauri trinket box, profusely carved with Maori Folk Art design and abalone inlay, length 29 cm.
Maori Carved Waka Stern Post with Spiral Notch Design
An old Maori carved waka stern post, finely detailed with traditional concentric spiral and notch carving, a recumbent figure to the base, the black finish showing some destress. Height 76.5 cm
Silver Hei Tiki Knife Rests in Fitted Box, 1912
A pair of early 20th century silver hei tiki mounted knife rests, each with plain cylinder bar supported by engraved tiki mounted upon plain rectangular plinths, in original fitted box with purple velvet lining. Hallmarked London 1912 by C. Widmer & Sons.
Tiki Trinket Box with Paua Shell Eyes
Folk Art carved trinket box tiki with inset paua shell eyes to sliding cover, length 10.5 cm
Carved Tiki Box with Geometric Design
Early 20th century carved box with fitted lid. Naive tiki, koru and geometric incised decoration. Width 26 cm, depth 23 cm, height 4 cm.
Maori Carved Waka Keruru with Stylised Masks and Figures
20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough form, the exterior carved with stylised Maori masks and figures, each end with a full stylised head, branch sections set at each end and above forming a perch, paua inset eyes. Length 114 cm.
Maori Carved Box with Manaia Figure
A Maori carved wooden box, the lid with a manaia figure. 15.5 cm x 12 cm x 4.5 cm
Rauponga Carved Maori Box
A Maori carved wooden box, with a rauponga pattern carving to the lid. 20 cm x 13 cm x 7 cm
Mid-century Maori Carved Box
A mid twentieth century carved Maori box, fine carved detail to lid and all sides, 13.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Kauri Gum Hair Presentation Box
A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation glass and wood box. 19 x 35 cm
Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box
New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm
Hollow Waka Manu Bird Feeding Trough with Handles
Waka Manu bird feeding trough of hollowed form with two rectangular handles to end, weathered light brown patina consistent with age, length 120 cm
Patina Waka River Sculpture with Pierced Holes
Waka small river going waka of hollowed form with weathered patina, pierced holes to side for attachment, length 340 cm, width 33 cm
Rare 19th Century Waka Taua War Canoe
Rare and superb waka taua - war canoe early 19th century, the prow with weathered rear facing figure, spiral and notch motif separating forward facing figure with extended tongue and paua shell inset eyes, spiral motif along gunwales, stern (taurapa) with…
Repatriated Maori Fish-Hook with Wesleyan Missionary Provenance
A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to Wesleyan preacher James Everett (1784-1872,) by Samuel Leigh (1785-1852) pioneer Wesleyan missionary in Australia and New Zealand. Leigh was sent to, and became, the first Wesleyan missionary…
Maori Carved Box with Koruru Head and Various Heads
A 20th century Maori carved box, rectangular, the lid carved in high relief with a koruru head, the sides further carved with various heads. Dark stained kauri. 190 x 12 cm x 8 cm
Rectangular Waka Kereru Trough (62cm)
Waka Kereru (pigeon trough), of rectangular shape. Length 62 cm
Mirrored Waka Huia Treasure Box with Carvings and Paua Shell
An early 20th century waka huia (treasure box), the handle with mirrored tekoteko figures connected at the head above carved wheku heads with inset paua shell eyes. The bowl supported on two humanistic forms with tongues extended and full moko, carved…
Maori Carved Storage Box with Paua Shell Decoration
An early/mid 20th century Maori folk art storage box, with profuse carved decoration to the top and sides including Maori lineal and notch detail, the hinged lid decorated with opposing lizards and elaborately highlighted with paua shell. Side handles…
Maori Waka Huia with Tiki Figures and Weku Handles
A Folk Art Maori waka huia, of rectangular shape, the base carved with tiki figures to the sides and weku head handles issuing from the ends, the fitted lid with a handle formed as a recumbent tiki figure. Width 47 cm
Paua-eyed Wheku Box
Maori folk art box. the top with a carved wheku head with paua shell eyes. Width 16 cm
Traditional Maori Wakahuia with Tiki Face and Paua Eyes
A late 20th century carved Maori wakahuia, traditional notched carving to the sides, the lid and handles carved with the traditional tiki face with inset paua eyes. 31 cm x 14 cm x 7 cm
Maori Whare Folk Art Box
A wooden Folk Art box in the shape of a Maori Whare, black with red and white detail to the faces, one portion of the roof forms the lid. 25 cm x 22 cm x 20 cm
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Model Waka Taua
An impressive ngati tarawhai carved model waka Taua (war canoe), early 20th century, the hull carved with rauponga and kowhaiwhai decoration and inset with paua shell and with muka binding. The Taurapa (stern piece) with further rauponga carving and with…
Tiki Carved Paua-Eyed Lidded Box
Lidded box. Carved box with tiki face to top with inset paua eyes. Length 12.4 cm. Width 10 cm. D.4.8 cm.
19th Century Greenstone Mere with Carved Box
An excellent 19th century greenstone mere with a three-ring carved butt. Light green colour. Comes with a carved waka huia box. Length 38 cm
Early 20th Century Ngati Tarawhai Carved Waka Taua
An impressive early 20th century Ngati Tarawhai, carved model Waka Taua (war canoe), the hull carved with rauponga and kowhaiwhai decoration and inset with paua shell and with muka binding. The Taurapa (stern piece) with further rauponga carving and with…
Whalebone Koru Pendant with Rimu Box
A Shane MacIntosh whalebone carved koru pendant, circular form with internal spiral highlighted with carved scroll and notch detail. In fitted rimu turned box with paua shell ring inlay detail. Diameter 5.7 cm
Carved Folk Art Boxes - Ngaio and Puriri, 1945
Folk art boxes (2), fully carved hinged box inscribed 'Ngaio 1945', together with an un-lidded box inscribed 'Puriri 1945'. Length 26.5 cm. Width 14 cm. Diameter 7 cm. Length 15 cm. Width 7 cm
Waitara River Waka Model
Large model waka, large model canoe of hollowed form, dry light brown patina. Dredged from a dry gravel bank on the Waitara river in 1970. Length 106 cm. Width 9.2 cm
Maori Wakahuia with Tikis and Paua Shell Inlay
A carved wooden Maori Wakahuia (treasure box), of classic canoe shaped form with tikis to mid section and each end, probably carved by Tom Heberley. Paua shell inlay eyes. Length 46 cm
Maori Spiral Carved Treasure Box
A contact period carved Maori treasure box (Wakahuia). Overall carving in spiral fashion with wide notches and flat bottom. Carved head at each end, one with tongue partly broken, both with paua inserts. Early paper tag to interior. Provenance: Purchased…
Vintage Carved Waka Huia with Detailed Carving and Head Handles
A vintage carved waka huia, high quality detailed carving all over, the side handles in the form of a head with matching head to lid, profuse detailed carving to inside of lid, old typed explanation note inside from the Kowhai Room, Hotel Intercontinental…
Dark-Brown Fishing Tackle Box with Lid and Lugs
Tackle box (fishing tackle box) Hollowed box and lid with protruding rectangular lugs on side for attachment. Rich, dark-brown patina. Height 16.5 cm. Width 23 cm
Inlaid Shell Taluma Fishing Tackle Box
Taluma (fishing tackle box) Hollowed box and lid standing on four legs. Inlaid shell decoration. Highly polished, rich-brown patina. Length 18 cm. Width 19 cm
Early 20th-Century Carved Folk Trio
Group of Folk items (3) early 20th-century carved folk items: waka, tiki and bowl. Length 40 cm. Width 4.5 cm; length 6.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm; length 13.5 cm. Width 5 cm
Carved Pouaka-Inspired Box by Henry Lamb
Finely carved box reminiscent of a Pouaka - carved box for storing tattooing tools., of hollowed form, squatting figure, arms resting to feet. Well-resolved naturalistic head, raised facial features and moku- to face with paua inset eyes. Lid with two…
Maori Pouaka Tinder Box with Stylised Carvings and Paua Eyes
An early 20th century Maori carved 'Pouaka' tinder box, the stylised figure bent over clasping his feet, his back as the box, the domed cover with two full relief stylised figures, clasping their extended tongues, all-over notch, linial and spiral carving…
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