Pre-European Maori Stone Adze
A Maori pre-European stone toki (adze), Duff Type I polished black argillite with coarse flaking to the tang, length 21.5 cm.
Maori Poutangata Adze with Stone Blade
A pre 19th century Maori carved toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze). Wooden shaft of possibly natural form with squared heel. Replacement lashing with flared stone blade. Length 46 cm
Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Adze
A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of relatively flat form, fine blade. Length 9.5 cm
Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Toki Adze
A pre 19th century Maori green stone toki (adze). Of natural curved form. Minor chips to blade. Length 16 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
Smooth Stone Toki Set: 13cm and 31cm Lengths
Two stone toki / adze, smooth finishes, 13 cm and 31 cm lengths
Smoothed Stone Toki Set - 2 Sizes
Two stone toki / adze, both with smoothed finishes, 21.5 cm and 16 cm lengths
Early Maori nephrite toki with tapered bevel
An early Maori nephrite toki (greenstone adze), evidence of early lapidary scarf and snap technique, tapered bevel, length 4.4 cm.
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…
Small Nephrite Adze Blade from Private Collection
A similar smaller nephrite adze blade to above, detailed in white pen 'New Caledonia (?)', length 7.4 cm, W.7.9 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Pacific Island Nephrite Adze Blade, 19th Century
A 19th century or earlier Pacific Island nephrite adze blade, flattened rounded ovoid form, a small section re-stuck to the butt end, length 10.7 cm.
Honolulu Stone Adze, 1870
A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze, semi-polished blade, broad fleck chipped body, old label attached detailed 'Fd. in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1870 by Inspector of Works and Given to David Bell by Alex. Young of Honolulu, and in 1933…
South Bougainville Island Adze Blade
A South Bougainville Island Papua New Guinea stone adze blade, rounded triangular form, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Miet Collection, Wellington, then Private Estate Collection.
Large Cook Islands Stone Adze Blade
An old large Cook Islands stone adze blade, the spade form blade with mildly concaved triangular top and bevelled sides, roughly triangular form tang. 21.5 cm x 11.2 cm x 44. Probably from Mangaia, the most southerly of the Cook Islands group. Provenance:…
Pre-European Stone Toki Adzes Collection
Three pre-European stone toki (adzes) of similar tapered form, length 79, 102 and 15.2 cm. Provenance: Each with old label attached. Private Estate Collection.
Pre-European Speckled Toki
A pre-European toki, oval quadrangular form, the speckled volcanic polished toki showing some bruising, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Sold at Cordy's 4th August 1998, Lot 26. 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 Small Stone Toki Set
Three pre-European small stone toki, lengths 8.3 cm, 8.8 cm and 9.7 cm.
Maori Adze Blade Replica, 20th Century
A 20th century copy of a pre-European Maori adze blade, Duff type 3, reconstituted stone, made c.1990, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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.
Pale Veined Nephrite Adze Blade
A wide flat nephrite adze blade, pale veined inclusions. 20.5 cm x 9.4 cm x 1.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Striated Nephrite Adze, 8.8 cm
A nephrite adze, tapered quadrangular form, the nephrite with strong striated inclusions, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Large Greywacke Adze Blade Roughout, Quadrangular Tapering Shape
A large greywacke adze blade roughout, flaked surfaced quadrangular tapering shape (Duff type 2A), length 32.3 cm. Provenance:Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 200 Private Estate Collection.
Conglomerate Stone Adze Blade (Duff Type 2B)
A conglomerate stone adze blade, quadrangular tapering shape (Duff type 2B), length 17.3 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 207 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.
Grey-green Stone Adze Blade with Quadrangular Tang
A small grey-green stone adze blade, quadrangular tanged, length 8.5 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 130 Miet Collection. Private Estate Collection.
Small Quadrangular Argillite Adze Blade
A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 6.8 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 130 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.
Small Argillite Adze Blade from Private Collection
A small argillite adze blade, quadrangular tapering, length 7.6 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 130 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.
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…
Large Black Basalt Toki Adze, Duff Type 1A
A large pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff type 1A, the tang displaying rough flaked form otherwise in good semi-polish. The rounded bevel intact, length 29 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Polished Black Basalt Toki Adze with Horizontal Rib
A pre-European black basalt toki (adze), rounded and reduced pecked tang, the polished body of tapered swollen rectangular section with uncommon pronounced horizontal rib, presumably to assist in securing a haft, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: Old auction…
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…
Patterned Kete Collection from John Perry
Five kete, whakairo (patterned), kiekie, pingao and harakeke, the largest width 41 cm, the smallest width 17 cm (toki holder). Provenance: John Perry collection
Simple 20th Century Toki Tangata Adze
20th century ceremonial adze (toki tangata) hafted adze of simple undecorated form with muka lashing. Length 37 cm
Mangaian Ruatangaeo Polished Adze Head on Carved Tower Base
Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze polished adze head (loose with some chipping to edge), intricate lashed head on carved tower base, height 106 cm
Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze with intricate head lashing
Mangaian Ruatangaeo ceremonial adze small polished adze head (loose), finely carved octagonal section on tower base, the intricate head lashing showing some losses, height 39 cm
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
Maori Whalebone Hatchet
19th century Maori whalebone hatchet (patiti) weathered form with trace of suspension hole to handle. Length 26 cm
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
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 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 Toki Adze - 26cm Length
An old Maori stone toki (adze), of long narrow form with good defined lines and matt polished surface, pecking evident at the tang end, sharp curved blade end. Being assessed for registration. Length 26 cm
Large Maori Toki Pounamu with Scarf and Snap Ridging
An old Maori pounamu large toki, tapered form with evident scarf and snap ridging to the sides, good overall polish, dark nephrite with pale flake inclusions. Chipping to cutting edge. Length 26 cm
Maori Pounamu Toki Adze - 7.4 cm Length
An old Maori pounamu small toki (adze), of good green tone and polish, pale flecked highlights, grooved to the top and with suspension hole, chipping to edge. Length 7.4 cm
Greenstone Hafted Adze for Ceremonial Use
Toki Poutangata blade greenstone hafted adze for ceremonial purposes, of flat quadrangular form with pierced hole for attachment, chip to tang, length 21.5 cm
Broken Tang Greenstone Adze with Groove Sides
Toki pounamu greenstone adze with groove sides, broken tang and fine blade, length 11 cm
Pitted Tang Toki Stone Adze, 26cm Length
Toki stone adze of quadrangular form with pitted tang, some chips to blade, length 26 cm
Antique Maori Greenstone Adze with Semi-Polished Cortex
An old Maori greenstone adze (toki pounamu), wide tapered flat form, mildly curved bevel, no bevel chin, semi-polished remnant cortex. 6 cm x 9.5 cm x 1.5 cm.
Rare Chiefly Adze with Manaia and Pataki Designs
Toki pou tangata - ceremonial adze fine and rare example of chiefly ceremonial adze, the top carved with dominating manaia figure holding a lizard by its tail, fully decorated with pataki and triple heihei designs to top shaft, stone adze bound with muka…
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
Pre-contact Toki with Pecked Butt and Fine Cutting Edge
Superb toki of classic form with pecked butt, terminating into very fine cutting edge designed to maximise power of cutting edge, early pre-contact form, length 28.5 cm, width 7 cm
Exceptional Large Toki Adzes - 25.5cm and 22.5cm
Large toki - adzes two large and exceptional examples, length 25.5 cm and 22.5 cm,
19th Century Toki Poutangata Stone Adze with Flax Cord Haft
Toki Poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century or earlier, stone adze of tapering form bound to haft with flax cord, haft of simple fine curved form with deep lashing groove, length 52 cm, . Provenance: John Griffin collection
19th Century Toki Poutangata Ceremonial Adze
Toki poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century, dark flared greenstone adze bound to haft with flax cord, haft decorated with notch motif and paua shell inset, tiki figure to top of haft, length 47 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection
Quadrangular Pre-Contact Toki Pounamu
Large toki pounamu pre-contact period, quadrangular form with sharp edges, length 24 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection
Toki Pounamu Group from Pre-Contact Period
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
11cm Toki Pounamu Pair from Neil Darroch Collection
Two toki pounamu of varying stone types, both length 11 cm, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Pre-contact Toki Pounamu Axe - Neil Darroch Collection
Toki pounamu pre-contact period, ridges to under side, dark stone, length 14 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection. Formerly purchased Dunbar Sloane 1988
Pre-contact greywacke adze from Neil Darroch collection
Toki - adze pre-contact period, greywacke, quadrangular form, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Polished Mangaian Ruatangaeo Ceremonial Adze
Early Mangaian ruatangaeo - ceremonial adze finely polished adze head lashed to the turret form base with intricate binding, fully decorated with triangular motifs, light brown patina, height 42 cm, width 8.5 cm
Maori Stone Axe on Stand
A Maori stone axe made with New Zealand timber & stone on stand, length 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
Exceptional Museum-Quality Carved Pounamu Toki Poutangata by Gardiner
An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu toki poutangata, of large size, the oval section cylindrical handle with stylised bust carved end, the raised top with entwined pierced and carved stylised figures in a good dark green kahurangi…
Pre-European Quadrangular Argillite Toki
Pre European argillite toki, of quadrangular shape, Y 13569. Length 18 cm. Provenance: Dame Judith Binney and Sebastian black collection
Impressive 31cm Argillite Stone Toki
A large and impressive argillite stone toki, Y16332. Length 31 cm
Antique Maori Nephrite Adze
An old Maori nephrite adze, 19th century or earlier, finely shaped working adze made from a deep green nephrite. Provenance: BL Hornshaw collection (1878-1937) Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific & Australian Aboriginal artefacts, he received many…
Collection of Four Maori Stone Adzes
Four various Maori stone adzes 14.5 cm, 19 cm, 14 cm, 12 cm, registration pending
Pre-European Nephrite Adze Blade
A pre-European nephrite adze blade, of tapering shape with lapidary scarf to one side, dark mottled stone. Length 8.5 cm
19th Century Maori Carved Whalebone Patiti Handle
A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) handle, the oval section shaft carved with two relief stylised full figures, one each side, remnants of red ceiling wax to the eyes, the butt end further carved with two opposing stylised figures…
Impressive 45cm Argillite Ridge Back Toki
A large and impressive argillite ridge back toki. Length 45 cm. Width 6.4 cm.
Classic Toki Pendant with Pending Reg
Toki of classic form. Length 16.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Y Reg pending
Early Toki Adze with Sharp Edge and Soft Patina
Large Toki. A good adze of early form with pecked butt leading to a sharp cutting edge. Early soft patina. Height 25.2 cm. Width 9.4 cm
Quad Angulated Large Toki Blade
Large Toki. Large, quad angulated form tapering to fine chipped blade. Length 19 cm. Width 5.5 cm
Early Greenstone Toki & Worked Pounamu Stone Collection
Greenstone Toki & Worked Pounamu Stone (3). Two early toki pounamu and a worked pounamu stone. Length 10.6 cm. Width 2 cm; Length 7.6 cm. Width 2.7 cm; Length 8.5 cm. Width 4.6 cm. Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private…
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
Stone-tooled Tewhatewha with Abstracted Mania Design
Early Tewhatewha. Orthodox form with 'axe' type head, stone tooled with a deep rich patina, a pierced hole with attached feathers and the shaft decorated with softly carved abstracted mania design. Length 120.5 cm. Width 17.4 cm
Pre-European Quadrangular Argillite Adze/Toki (21cm)
Pre-Eurpoean Argillite Toki or Adze of Quadrangular shape. Length 21 cm
Four Ancient Axe Heads: Green Stone and Basalt
Three green stone axe heads and a basalt head axe, the latter, 41 cm long
Kawakawa Toki Pounamu with Polished Piece
Toki Pounamu. kawakawa variety. Length 8 cm, together with a piece of polished pounamu
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