19th Century Maori Carved Bone Hei Tiki with Swirl Motifs
19th century Maori carved bone hei tiki, carved with upright head and both hands resting at the waist, the face with open mouth and extended tongue, with interesting swirl motifs to the shoulder and hip joints, height 7 cm x width 3.8 cm
19th Century Maori Carved Whalebone Hei Tiki Figurine
19th century Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, well carved with head tilted to the right and both arms resting on the thighs, height 11.1 cm x width 6 cm
Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki with Red Sealing Wax Eyes
18/19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, carved with head tilted to the left and both arms resting on thighs, with extant red sealing wax to the eyes, height 8 cm x width 5.7 cm
19th Century Maori Pounamu Hei Tiki Pendant, Large Size
Large 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki pendant, modelled with head tilted to the left, one hand resting on the thigh and the other raised to the chest, the feet pierced and conjoined, height 11.2 cm x width 6.8 cm
Maori whale bone kuru pendant on braided cord with stone
Maori whale bone kuru pendant, of tapering drop form, with drilled hole to top, length 11.5 cm, suspended on a braided waxed cord with carved stone end piece
Contemporary Carved Whale Tooth: Rei Puta with Plated Fiber
A contemporary carved whale tooth Rei Puta. With plated fiber binding. Height 9 cm
Modern Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone with Marsden
A contemporary hei tiki. Carved in Kawakawa variety stone with marsden inclusion running down the left side of the face and body. Lugged suspension hole to the top of the head. Height 8 cm
Contemporary Whalebone Hei Tiki with Paua Shell Inlay
A contemporary whalebone hei tiki. A type II form with three fingered hands to the torso. Paua shell inlay to the eyes and back of the head. Carved verso. Comes with a small woven flax bag. Height 12 cm
Inanga Stone Hei Tiki by Alan Brown
A good contemporary hei tiki by Alan brown. A large type II hei tiki carved in deep green inanga variety stone with luminous gold and pale milky inclusions. Heavy and muscular with finely carved detailed features to the face and body. Suspension through…
18th Century Hei Tiki with Rose Gold Repair Brace
A superb large 18th century hei tiki. A suberb example of an early type II hei tiki carved in bright inanga variety stone. The head displays ear and chin projections, small recessed eyes with surmounting crescent shaped eyebrow markings and lightly…
18th Century Tangiwai Hei Tiki with White Inclusions
A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki high translucency Tangiwai (bowenite) variety stone with white inclusions to the left side of the face and lower section. Type I form with deeply recessed eyes and some wear to the nose and mouth reflecting…
18th Century Opaque Inanga Stone Hei Tiki Pendant Figure
An early 18th century hei tiki. Type I form carved in opaque inanga variety stone. The head tilted to the left displays widely recessed eye rings and sharply rendered nasal bridge and mouth with tongue and three teeth. Countersunk suspension hole to the…
Delicate 18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Chatoyant Inclusions
A superb 18th century hei tiki. One of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki offered in this catalogue. This type I form carved from kawakawa variety stone with pale chatoyant inclusions to the forehead and verso displays finely…
Blue/Green Tangiwai Hei Tiki: 19th Century Maori Carving
An early 19th century hei tiki carved in superb translucent Blue/Green Tangiwai (Bowenite). A type II form with left hand to chest. Facial features and fingers and toes are clearly defined, red sealing wax embellishment applied to the eye rings.…
18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone Figurine
An 18th century hei tiki. A classic type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone with subtle pale and dark inclusions. Facial features display wide double ringed eye recesses, a nasal bridge with clearly defined nostrils and a heart shaped mouth with…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Recessed Eye Rings
A good 18th century hei tiki. A good example of a type I form carved in bright kawakawa variety stone with pale chatoyant and dark inclusions. The head is tilted to the left with facial features displaying widely recessed eye rings, a nasal ridge that…
Contemporary Maori Carved Pounamu Pendant with Snowflake Inclusions
A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain elegant mildly concave disc form, the twin notch detail with raised lip to the back. Good mid/dark tone with snow flake inclusions. W.7.3 cm.
19th Century Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Feathery Inclusions
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.
19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant, Large Suspension Hole
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
Inanga Stone Kapeu Ear Pendant, 19th Century, Provenance 1905
An early 19th century kapeu (ear pendant), carved from flawless inanga variety stone with a small countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: from the family collection of G.I. Black, purchased around 1905. Later purchased from Haywards auctions in 2003.…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Stone-Drilled Suspension Holes
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki with the head tilted to the right carved in kawakawa variety stone. The face displays widely recessed eyes with traces of red sealing wax (added later), the nasal bridge is worn but the nostril markings…
18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki from J.B. Stevenson Collection
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the right and displays clearly detailed facial features with widely recessed eyes, diamond pattern to the nasal bridge…
18th Century Pale Inanga Stone Hei Tiki Figure
A good large 18th century hei tiki, a fine example of an early type II hei tiki carved in pale inanga stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, a raised nasal bridge extending to the peaked forehead and small recessed eyes with surmounting…
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki from Arthur Maitland Hughes
A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a large heavy muscular classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone. This example is in superb condition given its significant age and shows very little ware to the carved surface. The triple…
Rare 18th Century Kahurangi Stone Hei Tiki - Female Figure
A superb large 18th century hei tiki, a Suberb example of an early type II hei tiki carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, small recessed eyes with surmounting crescent shaped eyebrow…
Delicate 18th Century Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Paua Eyes
A superb 18th century hei tiki, one of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki in the collection. This type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone displays rare serrated cut paua set into the eye rings suggesting significant age. The…
18th Century Kahurangi Hei Tiki: J.B. Stevenson Collection Acquisition
A superb 18th century hei tiki, a fine example a type I form carved in the highly prized Kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left, the triple ringed eyes are embellished with red sealing wax (added later), the mouth and nose are well…
18th Century Inanga Hei Tiki Carving with Type II Features
An 18th century hei tiki, this type II form was carved in the highly prized pale silvery inanga variety stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays the ear and chin projection typical of the type II form. The nose it slightly raised and the heart…
18th Century Hei Tiki in Flawless Kahurangi Stone, 10cm Length
An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type II form carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left with facial features displaying small deeply recessed eyes, diamond pattern carved to the nasal ridge and small…
Impressive 18th Century Hei Tiki from Sir David Munro
A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good example of a large early type II form carved in pale opaque inanga. The head shows a leftward orientation with shallow eye rings forming a wide flat nose and a mouth with tongue and two teeth.…
18th Century Hybrid Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone
A finely carved 18th century hei tiki, this superbly carved example is an unusual hybird of the two forms displaying a typical type II head with a defined neck, ear and chin projections surmounting a classic type I body with both the three fingered hands…
18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone, Provenance Webster
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone most likely fashioned from an adze. The face displays triple ringed eyes embellished with red sealing wax (added later). Natural scars to the stone and countersunk suspension hole.…
18th Century Hei Tiki Carved in Pale Inanga Stone
A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale inclusions, most likely refashioned from an adze. The finely carved facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a finely detailed…
18th Century Female Hei Tiki Carved in Inanga Stone
A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone refashioned from an adze. Facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a raised nasal bridge, and heart shaped mouth with a long tongue and…
18th Century Inanga Hei Tiki Carved in Pale Stone
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone which was fired and the blackened surface ground back to reveal the milky pale inner stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays triple ringed recessed eyes, detailed nasal…
Stunning Green and Black Pottery Fish Hook with Fiber Lashing
A superb Robyn Stewart fish hook or hei matau stylised pottery fish hook (hei matau) with burnished slip glaze effects in green with black highlights; complete with plaited fibre lashing
18th Century Inanga Stone Hei Tiki Pendant, 7.5 cm Height
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki fashioned from an inanga stone toki. Countersunk suspension hole and scarf markings evident on the back, height 7.5 cm,
18th Century Female Hei Tiki Carved in Kawakawa Stone
An 18th century hei tiki, a female type I hei tiki carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Clearly defined facial features with wide deeply recessed eyes, nasal bridge and mouth with teeth. Two broken-out suspension holes indicating her significant age, height…
19th Century Maori Bust Tokotoko Walking Stick with Ta Moko
A 19th century Maori bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying a Maori portrait bust with ta moko and sliver collar, height 91 cm,
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki with Paua Eyes
A good 18th century hei tiki, type I form with hands to thighs carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with cut paua eyes and mouth displaying tongue and teeth. Thick muscular body with elbow projections and well defined fingers.…
18th Century Hei Tiki in Inanga Stone with Unusual Tilt
An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone with unusual leftward tilt to the head. Widely recessed eyes and mouth showing two teeth. One broken out countersunk suspension hole, one intact indicating its great age, height 6…
Paul Gyde Carved Bone Pendant Set in Wooden Boxes
Two Paul Gyde carved bone pendants hei tiki & heru, 5.5 cm to 8 cm. In fitted wooden boxes.
Te Kaha Pounamu Rei Niho Pendant with Certificate 2018
Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2018, length 6.8 cm.
Carved Pounamu Rei Niho Pendant with Certificate, 7.2cm (2019)
Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2019, length 7.2 cm.
Te Kaha's Masterful Carved Pounamu Toki with Certificate 2016
Te Kaha carved pounamu hei toki with certificate 2016. Te Kaha is a master pounamu practitioner, educator and spokesperson who has honed his skillset and craft over three decades. Te Kaha's pounamu pieces have gained a reputation nationally and…
Contemporary Maori Carved Pounamu Hei Tiki with Kawakawa Nephrite
A contemporary Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, ' B ' type, head turned to left shoulder, three finger hand to chest and thigh. Of good depth. Kawakawa nephrite, height 11 cm
Maori Carved Whalebone Hei Tiki with Paua Eyes
A Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, type I, shape a, of good size, with scroll line and notch detail, the paua set eyes with red sealing wax outer rings, height 13 cm.
Female Maori pounamu hei tiki, pre-European, type II pendant
A Maori pre-European pounamu hei tiki, type II, of female form, well carved with head turned to the left shoulder, displays small recessed ring eyes, chin and ear projections, the counter sunk suspension hole dominantly drilled from the reverse one hand…
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…
Papua New Guinea's Cultural Treasures
Assorted items from Papua New Guinea, including; a hafted adze, shell currency, body adornment, a carved wood figure, pounder, penis gourd, and others.
Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace
Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length
Feathered Tewhatewha: Carved Wood with Shell Adornments
A tewhatewha, carved wood with feather and shell adornment, 137 cm height
Inanga Hei Tiki Pendant, Early 20th Century
Early 20th century hei tiki, Inanga variety stone. Type I with large recessed eyes, asymmetric nose and mouth displaying two teeth. Rudimentary hands to thighs. Suspension hole to the top of head, 10 cm length.
Kawakawa Hei Tiki with Rudimentary Features
Early 20th century hei tiki, Kawakawa variety stone, rudimentary facial features, both arms resting on thighs. Lower leg section broken away, 6 cm length.
Rare 18th Century Hei Tiki in Grey Stone
A rare and important 18th century hei tiki, type II form with left hand resting on the chest carved in unusual grey stone with white inclusions, Provenance; Dr. Carlo Monzino (1931-1996) collection, purchased at Sotheby's New York 2006
18th Century Kawakawa Stone Hei Tiki
An impressive 18th century hei tiki, carved in kawakawa variety stone. Well defined facial features with deeply recessed double ringed eyes clear nasal ridge and mouth displaying three teeth. Thick muscular shoulders and torso carved with three ribs, both…
18th Century Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
A superb 18th century hei tiki, type I form with both hands to thighs, carved in highly prized Kahurangi pounamu. Facial features finely carved but worn, inlaid paua eyes and red ceiling wax embellishment. Some natural scaring to the back of the head.…
Unusual Bone Hei Tiki with Secondary Head and Paua Inset
An unusual bone hei tiki, with lower abdomen and legs carved to display a secondary head, the main head with paua inset pupils, arms asymmetrically positioned with one hand raised to mouth and the other to chest. Double suspension hole to back of head,…
Blue Pounamu Hei Tiki with Paua Inset Eyes
A very small pounamu hei tiki, of unusual blue toned stone, with head tilted, chin to left shoulder, paua inset eyes, flexed stance with hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
Gold-repaired Maori Hei Tiki Pendant
A 19th century pounamu Maori hei tiki with gold repairs, with chin to left shoulder., the right hand to chest and left to thigh, cracked through and with two rose gold pinned bar repairs, length 11 cm.
Green Concrete Hei Tiki Pendant
A concrete cast hei tiki, coloured green with paint. With central pierced hole for suspension. Length 35.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 2 cm
Hei Tiki Figure with Patu and Paua Shell Eyes
A New Zealand folk art carved figure, carved from wood. Depicting a hei tiki figure holding a patu over-head. The figure has paua shell eye inlays and has been coloured black, height 19.3 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 4.7 cm
Black and Red Hei Tiki on Stand with "Kia Ora"
A New Zealand folk art hei tiki, carved from wood. A hei tiki form with hands resting on thighs and head turned to the left shoulder. On a stand with carved 'Kia Ora'. Coloured black with red detailing of the tongue and eyes, height 26.5 cm, width 18.2 cm…
Aurei Whalebone Cloak Pin from Aotearoa
An Aurei whalebone cloak pin, Aotearoa, chiefly Aurei (marine ivory cloak pin). Aurei were fashioned from whalebone, whale teeth, greenstone and shell; whale teeth were the most prised. The term Au stems from the old Polynesian for needle and Rei refers…
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
Kawakawa Pounamu Hei Tiki with Marsden Inclusions
Pounamu hei tiki by Des Baker, Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions. Well carved in the classical type I style pierced through the top of the head for suspension. 10 cm length
Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki by Alan Brown
A pounamu hei tiki by Alan brown (ngati Ruaka), a superbly carved 20th century example of the classic type I hei tiki form made in chatoyant inanga variety stone from the Arahura river. The head displays a rightward orientation with deeply recessed eyes…
Bowenite Hei Tiki Pendant with Red Eyes
Small pounamu hei tiki, type I form carved in Bowenite variety stone, eyes embellished with red ceiling wax. Countersunk suspension hole at the top. 5 cm length.
Polished Pounamu Hei Tiki with Inlaid Paua Eyes
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a good 20th century example of the classic hei tiki type I style. Superbly carved in highly polished Kawakawa variety stone with both hands to the thighs and head tilted to the right with inlaid serrated paua…
Ngati Tama Pounamu Hei Tiki by Scott Parker
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a good 20th century hei tiki carved in the classic type I style in the inanga stone variety. The head displays a rightward orientation with inlaid serrated paua eyes upon a delineated neck with three ribs and…
Inanga Pounamu Hei Tiki by Scott Parker
Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a rarer type II style hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone. The head shows a rightward orientation with chin and ear projections and the eyes are inlaid with serrated paua shell. The right-hand displays…
18th Century Female Hei Tiki in Kahurangi Stone
A fine 18th century hei tiki, type II female form well carved in Kahurangi variety stone, face displays small recessed eyes, chin and ear projections with right index finger held to a finely rendered heart-shaped mouth. Well defined three-fingered hands…
18th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Spirals and Paua Eyes
A good and rare 18th century taiaha (fighting staff), with finely carved rauponga spirals on arero (tongue). Serrated paua shell eyes. The collar with ochre dyed wool. Tapering shaft with rounded end. Provenance: mark Eglington tribal Art, Jerry Bock…
Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Scarfing and Inclusions
Pounamu kuru pendant, Inanga pounamu with pale inclusions. Slightly curved body. Lapidary scarfing and small scar to the upper section. Countersunk suspension hole. 17 cm length.
Tangiwai Bowenite Pendant with Gold Ring - 10cm
Tangiwai (Bowenite) kuru pendant, translucent fine-grained stone, offset countersunk hole with gold suspension ring. 10 cm length.
Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Kuru pendant, Tangiwai (bowenite) showing fine grain. Countersunk suspension hole. 10 cm length.
5.5cm Stone Pendant with Countersunk Suspension Hole
Stone pendant, countersunk suspension hole. 5.5 cm length.
Wahine Toko Toko with Moko and Koru Adornment
Wahine head Toko Toko (ceremonial walking stick), with moko and koru neck adornment. Sticker label inscribed '1880 - 1910'. 96 cm length.
Rauponga-carved Taiaha with Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays a prominent mouth with elliptical paua eyes (one absent) and slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Muka bound collar. 148 cm…
Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant
Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.
Serpentine Amulet with Notches and Holes
A serpentine amulet, pierced for suspension with two countersunk holes and thirty-two notches around the outside edge. Provenance: Oyster Island, Nelson, 6 cm x 4 cm.
19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant
Large and impressive 19th century pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety stone. Wider at top tapering to a small rounded end. Countersunk suspension hole with two silver rings. 16 cm length.
Harakeke Piupiu: Traditional Maori Waist Garment
Early 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), Kaupapa of natural and dyed harakeke (flax) with narrow woven waistband.
Harakeke Piupiu: Traditional Maori Waist Garment
Early 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), Kaupapa of natural and dyed harakeke (flax) with narrow woven waistband.
Harakeke Piupiu with Taniko Band
A 20th century Piupiu (Maori waist garment), made from mature rolled Harakeke flax leaf tags, with two bands of black pigment and patterned taniko band with platted ties and tassels. 98 cm width
Kuru Pendant with Kawakawa Stone
Kuru pendant, Kawakawa stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. Small amount of fritting. Provenance: field collection. 10 cm length.
Kawakawa Kuru Pendant: Small Stone Charm
Kuru pendant, small pendant made in Kawakawa variety stone with rounded bottom and suspension hole at the top. 6 cm length.
Rare Moa Hunter Serpentine Rei Amulet
A rare moa hunter serpentine Rei (divided sphere amulet), one side broken. These rare and early amulets were made in the early period of New Zealand settlement. There is no clear indication of age for these divided spheres but they were typically found…
Rare Moa Hunter Bone Reel Pendant - 2cm Length
A rare moa hunter bone reel (pendant), cylindrical shape with two shallow grooves. 2 cm length.
19th Century Carved Taiaha with Paua Eyes and Kuri Fur
A rare and important 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and deeply recessed pataki terminating at a pointed tip. Upoko (head) displays elliptical paua eyes with incised stria radiating from centre.…
Early 19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings
A good early 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and pataki. Uopko (head) with circular paua eyes, one absent. Muka binding to the collar. Traces of red ochre to the arero and rich patina evident to the…
19th Century Taiaha with Spirals and Paua Eyes
A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the broad arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals. Upoko (head) displays a prominent mouth with elliptical paua eyes (one absent) and kowhaiwhai pattern to the brow. Slender tapering shaft with rounded…
Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.
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