19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki with Red Seal Eyes
A 19th century pounamu hei tiki. Red sealing wax to eyes, hour glass form suspension hole. Worn head to left, arms to thighs. Large protruding stomach. Height 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 52, December 1972. 10.9 cm
Finely crafted green stone mere with sharp edges
Green stone mere, finely worked with sharp edges, ridged butt handle, 34.5 cm length,
Paua-eyed Whalebone Kotiate Hand Club
Whalebone kotiate hand club, liver shape on profile tiki handle finial with protruding tongue, paua shell set eyes, 27 cm length
Large Maori Greenstone Adze
A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze), quadrangular cross section, the slightly convex bevel with reduction to one side this area showing finely pecked finish conforming to side and tapered tang otherwise in polish. Dark green…
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the reverse flanked by the eyes, flat topped head, hands to thighs, mid green tone, height 5.2 cm. Registered Y20956
Taranaki-style Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inlay
A pounamu hei tiki, in Taranaki style, with upright head, ring eyes inlaid with serrated edged paua shell, standing in flexed stance, one had to chest above a corpulent belly, one hand to thigh, height 13 cm
Cook Islands Paddle Club with Feather and Fiber Ornamentation
A Paddle-Shaped club, probably from Cook Islands. Lanceolate blade with medial rib, slender handle ornamented with fibers woven into chevron design and feathers, front edge comprising a comb of teeth. Rich dark brown patina.mm, length 117 cm
Inanga Pounamu Ngira Cloak Pin
A pounamu ngira (needle) or cloak pin, inanga variety stone, slender form with small suspension hole. Length 8 cm. Provenance: Small label attached 5600 47 Web Col (Athol K. Webster Collection) [Sold at auction 2011 Sloane's Wellington lot 172] Private…
Maori Greenstone Patu Hand Club
A Maori patu hand club, carved nephrite greenstone, New Zealand, 20th century, 35 cm long
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
Translucent Bowenite Kuru Pendant
A contact period or earlier pounamu kuru, the translucent bowenite of tapered form with rounded ends, hour-glass suspension hole with some chipping to the top, length 5.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant
A 19th century /20th century pounamu kuru, long mildly tapered form, rounded ends, semi-hour-glass suspension hole, length 9.3 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Maori Kuru Pendants: Pounamu and Whalebone
Three early 20th/19th century Maori kuru (pendants), two pounamu and one whalebone with relief angled encircling band. Lengths 68, 116 and 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Mid/Dark Green Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 20th century carved pounamu hei tiki, heart form mouth, mid/dark green tone, length 6.2 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Pre-European Short Pounamu Kuru Pendant
A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later modified, tapering to a point, flat sides, early type hour-glass suspension hole, good dark tone, length 3 cm. Ex. Private Estate Collection.
Antique Toki Pounamu Adze Blade with Retailer Label
A 19th century or earlier small toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), tapered quadrangular form, evidence of stone tool cut to one side, length 6.6 cm. Old English retailer's label attached. Provenance: Private Estate Collection
Antique Nephrite Adze Blade, 19th Century
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), quadrangular tapering shape, length 15.8 cm
Pre-European Quadrangular Greenstone Toki Pounamu
A pre-European toki pounamu, quadrangular form, stone tooled scarf and snap lapidary evident to one side, mid-green tone, length 10 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Toki Pounamu Adze Blade, 19th Century
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze blade), small flat tapered form with rounded bevel, length 7.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Pounamu Adze Blade with Provenance
A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape with lapidary scarf to one side, length 13.3 cm. Provenance: Bears old label '13 Te Kuiti'. Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 98 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.
Ancient Toki Pounamu Blade, Provenance from Private Collection
An old toki pounamu, the broad flat blade with mildly concave bevel in semi-polish, the tapered tang of semi-textured form, length 12.9 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 173 Private Estate Collection.
Pounamu Adze Blade from Private Estate Collection
A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape with lapidary scarfs to each side. Provenance: Ex Athol Webster Collection #1592. Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 99 Miet Collection, length 11.6 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Greenstone Adze
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu, the greenstone adze of mildly tapered form, mildly curved angled bevel, evidence of stone tooled cut to one margin, a shallow cut to the centre of one face, length 16 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection
Small Quadrangular Pounamu Adze Blade
A small pounamu adze blade, quadrangular section strongly tapering to poll. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 250, length 6.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Nephrite Chisel with Curved Blade
A 19th century or earlier pounamu whao (nephrite chisel), long tapered form with mildly curved blade, the butt end tapering to an approximate point, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Nephrite Chisel with Stone Tooling
A 19th century or earlier whao pounamu (nephrite chisel), quadrangular form, evidence of stone tooled cut to one side, a central V-form cut to the length, flat bevel end. Provenance: Ex. Dunbar Sloane Auction, c.1980/90, then Private Estate Collection,…
19th Century Nephrite Adze with Lapidary Evident
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu (nephrite adze) of long narrow tapered form, (Duff type 2B) scarf and snap stone tooled lapidary evident to one side, pale/mid tone, length 14 cm. Remains of old label, chip to tang. Provenance: Private Estate…
Pounamu Adze Blade from Miet Collection
A pounamu adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 73 Miet Collection, length 11.8 cm.
Large Dark Green Quadrangular Toki Pounamu
A good large pre-European toki pounamu, dark green tone, quadrangular form, the rough butt end with angular textured section, otherwise in good polish, one side displaying scarf cut and snap stone lapidary technique, mildly curved angled bevel, length 25…
Ancient Quadrangular Toki Pounamu Nephrite Pendant
A contact period or earlier toki pounamu, (nephrite) of quadrangular form, the semi-rounded butt end with early lapidary technique, forming the hour-glass suspension hole, curved sharp bevel, mid-dark green tone with pale fleck, length 16.3 cm. Provenance…
Tapered Pounamu Pendant with Hour-Glass Suspension Hole
A good pre-contact/contact period mere pounamu, the tapered butt with four curved tapered grooves, hour-glass suspension hole, traditional spatulate blade, dark/mid-green tone, evidence of start of another suspension hole, length 35 cm. Provenance:…
19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Double-Figured Pekapeka Pendant
A 19th century kawakawa pounamu pekapeka, traditional double-figured form, tapered sides, six circular piercings. Width 5.9 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Pounamu Bird Leg Pendant
An early 20th/19th century pounamu kaka poria (bird leg ring/pendant) of good dark green tone, the wide oval central opening framed with five notch cut protrusions, the top suspension hole with brass pivoting bale fitting, length 4.9 cm. Provenance:…
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century pounamu hei tiki, with head turned to the right and hands clasped to thighs, with small semi-concealed suspension hole to the forehead, height 6.3 cm.
Greenstone Tiki with Hourglass Hole, Provenance Kaikai Beach
A pounamu hei tiki, with head strongly turned to the right and hands clasped to thighs, with original hourglass suspension hole broken through and another re-drilled to the forehead, variable mid-green tone with some translucence. Old label affixed to the…
Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki with Prestigious Color and Provenance
A good pre-European inanga pounamu hei tiki of elegant proportions and prestigious colour, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, hour-glass suspension hole to top, semi-concealed at the front, evidence of another hole beside. The reverse inscribed with…
Antique Whalebone Hand Club
A 19th century or earlier patu paraoa (whalebone hand club), traditional broad spatulate blade, reduced grip, the short butt end with near cylindrical suspension hole, length 34.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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).
Irregular Cut Pounamu Slab from Hannah Dillon Collection
A hand cut slab of pounamu (nephrite), showing unusual irregular cutting striations and undulations possibly from hand held wire cutting rather than blade cutting. The same technique evident to both faces. 39.5 cm x 21 cm x 2 cm. Y registered. From the…
Whalebone Hand Club with Notched Spatula Blade
A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), the spatula blade with uncommon notch design to the sides, where each quadrant overlaps the opposing lobe with the pattern reversed on the opposite side, the handle with simple butt knob, pierced and with a two-ply…
Whalebone Hand Club with Weku Head and Red Wax Remnants
A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), with lobed blade divided into quadrants by sulci notches/perforations to either side, the grip terminating in a profile weku head, with remnants of red wax to the ring eyes, length 32.5 cm. Y registered. From the…
Spatula-shaped Whalebone Club with Chiseled Hole
A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with flattened butt knob with small flanges, pierced by a square chiseled hole. Y registered L.36 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Whalebone club with flattened butt knob
A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with large flattened butt knob pierced by a slightly irregularly drilled hole. Y registered L.37 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963).
Traditional Pounamu with Whakapapa and Historical Significance
A mere pounamu, traditional spatulate shape with swollen butt knob pierced by a large diameter off-centre hourglass hole. With an associated framed 'whakapapa' listing 11 owners, from Muriwai to Aporotanga and Te Awanui. inscribed with subscript:…
Etched Pounamu Bi Disc on Totara Stand
A pounamu bi disc on burr totara stand, etched to one side with fern leaves motifs and to the other with the artist's cipher, diameter 25 cm
Marsden Flower Jade Mere by Richard Moore
A contemporary pounamu mere, by Richard Moore, fashioned from Marsden Flower jade, the butt knob of fluted fan shape, length 34 cm.
Vintage Maori Patu Hand Club with Intricate Carvings
Vintage Maori patu hand club. Finely carved with deep scroll designs and the butt with ancestor figure and inlaid paua shell eyes, length 31 cm
Pacific Island Carved Hardwood Paddle Club (9 words)
A paddle club, carved hardwood, Pacific islands, early to mid 20th century, 93 cm long
Exceptional Maori greenstone needle with provenance
An old Maori Ngira pounamu (greenstone needle), of exceptional length, mid-green tone with semi-translucence, rounded probably three European drill hole to end, evidence of early lapidary, tapering to a point. 23 cm. Provenance: As recorded on Y…
Maori Folk Art Carvings with Paua Shell Eyes
A pair of fine early 20th century folk art carvings, of two stylised Maori figures, the larger female figure depicted with tiki, moko, piupiu and inset paua shell eyes (h.38 cm) the smaller male figure depicted holding a mere (h.30 cm). Provenance: John…
Maori Whalebone Club with Carved Animal Stem, 35cm
Antique Maori whalebone club with carved handle and decorative carved animal to stem, length 35 cm.
Stylized Matau Pounamu Sculpture on Plinth Base
A small Neil Brown pounamu sculpture, of stylized matau form raised on plinth base. Height 7.5 cm.
Large Green Pounamu Mere with Incised Bands
A modern pounamu (nephrite) mere (hand club), of good large size, traditional spatulate blade with reduced grip and three incised bands to the butt end, the mid to dark green tone with dark flecked inclusions. Length 32.5 cm, plaited leather thong…
Hourglass Mere with Three Ridges
20th century pounamu mere three ridges to butt, hour glass form suspension hole. Long grip and flat blade, length 37 cm
Triangular Pounamu Mere with Five Ridges
19th century or earlier pounamu mere five ridges to butt of angular form, triangular form suspension hole, short grip and relatively wide blade, length 29 cm
Antique Pounamu Mere with Three Ridges
18th century or earlier pounamu mere three ridges to butt, hour glass form suspension hole. Blade of fine tapering form, length 31.5 cm
Antique Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
19th century or earlier Maori pounamu hei tiki hour glass form suspension hole, red sealing wax eyes, face to left, hands to thighs. Rounded stomach, height 8 cm
Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Red Wax Inset Eyes
19th century pounamu hei tiki head inclined to left, left arm to thigh and right arm on chest with red wax inset eyes and hour glass form suspension hole (repair to legs), length 11 cm
19th Century Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Inset Eyes
19th century pounamu hei tiki hour glass suspension hole, carved paua inset eyes, head tilted left with both arms on thighs, length 9.8 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer collection
Antique Pounamu Hei Tiki Hourglass Pendant
19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki hour glass form suspension hole, red sealing wax eyes. Face to right, hands to thighs. Mottled pounamu. Front of rounded form. Height 9.5 cm
Unusual Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Tikitiki Top Knot
19th century or earlier Maori pounamu hei tiki very unusual form with traditional top knot (Tikitiki) to head. Face to left, hands to thighs, height 8 cm
Antique Dark Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant
Rare 19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki dark greenstone pendant, hourglass suspension, bold features with protruding stomach, head tilted left with both arms resting on thighs, height 10.3 cm
Antique Pounamu Tattoo Chisel with Serrated Blade
19th century or earlier pounamu uhi (tattoo chisel) rectangular form with tapering serrated blade. Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 169, January 1972.
Incomplete 18th Century Pounamu Fish Hook Pendant
18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style pendant) Partially formed, barb end appears to be incomplete. Well formed tapering 'Eye'. Groove to reverse of barb. Width 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex estate J.F Scott, Dannevirke. Purchased McKearney…
18th Century Maori Pounamu Pendant (Kuru)
18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender faceted form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14 cm
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded form with large hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)
Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)
Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)
Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm
Tapered Pounamu Toki Adze with Fine Blade Edge
Pounamu toki (adze) tapering form with fine blade edge, length 8.5 cm
Pounamu Tapered Adze Blade - 8cm Length
Pounamu toki (adze) chipped blade, tapering form. Length 8 cm
Colonial Rose Gold and Pounamu Cigar Holder by A. Kohn
A colonial 9ct rose gold and pounamu cigar holder, by A. Kohn, engraved G. de C.L. 1907. (George de Clive Lowe was an early Auckland eye surgeon and founding member of the A.A.). Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection
Polished Dark Green Pounamu Boulder, 55kg
A large pounamu boulder, one side polished showing a dark green tone. River worn finish to sides. Weight approx. 55kgs.
Pounamu Matau Sculpture on Greywacke Stand
A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm
Basalt Stand Pounamu Disc by Richard Moore
A contemporary pounamu disc in basalt stand by Richard Moore, circular shallow dished shape. Diameter 9.7 cm
Yin-Yang Pounamu Incense Dish by Richard Moore
A contemporary pounamu incense dish by Richard Moore, circular carved with yin-yang symbol in low relief. Diameter 12 cm
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant with Rose Gold Ring
An old Maori pounamu (bowenite) small hei tiki, hands to thighs, the ring eyes with red wax remains, 9ct rose gold suspension ring attached. Height 6 cm.
Mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki pendant
An early/mid-20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, open heart form mouth with chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, semi-translucent mid-dark green tone and in good polish. Length 7.5 cm.
Maori Carved Pounamu Mere with Hour-Glass Hole
An old Maori carved pounamu small mere, traditional tapered spatulate blade, the rounded butt with three incised curved bands, drilled hour-glass suspension hole. The bowenite of variable tone with some near clear pale green inclusions. Length 19.5 cm.…
Maori Uhi Chisel with Pounamu Blade and Spike
An old Maori uhi (chisel), the oval section wooden shaft with lineal and notch cut detail, a serrated and notch cut small pounamu blade lashed to one end, a wooden spike to the other. Length 7.8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection
Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under…
Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Collection
Three early Maori pounamu kuru, the longest of elongated ovoid form and semi-translucent dark tone, another of bowenite, the smallest as a chisel with bevelled straight edge. Lengths 6.5 cm, 4 cm and 3.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Pair
Two early Maori pounamu kuru, one of flattened ovoid form with tapered and soft rounded suspension hole, the other of tapered torpedo type form, the tapered suspension hole with bevelled faces. Lengths 6.7 cm and 7.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Maori Pounamu Blades from Flower Family Collection
Three old Maori pounamu small blades, includes one chisel, one very small adze and another of good dark green tone. Lengths 3.3 cm and 8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Early Maori Lapidary: Pounamu Toki Collection
Three old Maori pounamu small toki, evidence of early lapidary. Lengths 10.5 cm, 7 cm and 6.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Adze Blade from Flower Family Collection
An old Maori carved pounamu small toki, adze blade, tapered form, rounded back, the bevelled blade with mildly curved edge, some rough unpolished sections otherwise in polish. Length 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Chisel with Lapidiary Grooves
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu chisel, broken in two, the drill suspension hole broken and top section missing, semi-cylindrical form, longitudinal polished lapidary grooves evident, the blunt blade end with angled bevel. Broken in two and re-glued.…
Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Maori Pounamu Long Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval cylinder form, both ends tapered, wide tapered suspension hole. Length 15.8 cm, width 1.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Family Collection
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened oval cylinder type form, both ends tapered, single hour-glass drill suspension hole, the dark to mid-green tone with traditional silvery green flecked highlights. Length 15.4 cm, width 2.6 cm.…
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection
An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Maori Pounamu Adze Blade with Stone Tooling and Inclusions
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu large toki (adze blade), early type stone tooled scarf and snap lapidary evident to the tapered sides, chip to corner of mildly curved bevelled blade end, roughly snapped butt end, mid-green tone with semi-translucent…
Maori carved pounamu adze blade from Flower Collection
A large and impressive Maori contact period carved pounamu toki (adze blade), wide flat tapered form with mildly curved bevel, the narrow butt end with early pre-European type lapidary scarf and snap technique evident, the widest edge with two fine…
Maori Stone Hand Club with Polished Blade
A pre-European Maori patu onewa (stone hand club), the traditional tapered form with evidence of later polish to blade, three concentric concave rings to tapered butt end, reduced grip, the hour-glass suspension hole incomplete with drilling to one side…
Damaged Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Fire Discolouration
A large pre-European Maori carved pounamu damaged hei tiki, showing evidence of fire discolouration, pale to mid-grey tone with tan inclusions, head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, the legs snapped off and absent. Note: An early 20th century note…
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, the top of the head with old pre-European scarf and snap cut, the body of mid to pale tone with semi-translucence, the head with evidence of being in a fire. Length 9.3 cm, width 6.6 cm. Note: it is possible…
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, of good proportions with traditional features of head turned to left shoulder and hands clasped to thighs, single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, medium to dark green tone with semi-translucent pale…
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