19th Century Maori Greenstone Mere with Hour Glass Finial
19th century Maori mere pounamu (greenstone), in very dark greenstone, with curved hour glass finial, with bored lanyard hole, above a solid blade with fine edge, with original note from from Mr & Mrs Frank Clue, length 26 cm
19th Century Maori Greenstone Mere with Carved Blade and Finial
Late 19th century Maori mere pounamu (greenstone), in vibrant greenstone, with ribbed finial, above two carved lanyard holes, with fine carved blade, length 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney then by
19th Century Maori Green Basalt Mere with Reke Finial
Important 19th century Maori mere green basalt, in dark tones, with reke beehive finial, above lanyard hole, with well carved blade with fine striking edge, old label reading 'The chief remarked that the?were only a poor people and that the only heirloom…
Maori Paddle with Wheku Head and Rauponga Spiral Patterns
An early 20th century hoe (Maori paddle). The blade face carved with a wheku head surmounting rauponga spiral patterns. The shaft terminating in a wheku figure finial height 215 cm.
Late 19th Century Maori Korupe with Wheku Masks and Inlay
A late 19th century Korupe (door lintel). Carved with three wheku masks, triple haehae and pakiti patterns. Paua shell inlay with some losses. Ochre surface pigment worn. Length 133 cm x height 37 cm.
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.…
Wheku and Manaia: A Contemporary Whakairo Panel
A contemporary Whakairo panel, depicting a wheku flanked by two manaia. 82 cm x 76 cm
Mt. Taranaki and Parihaka Carved Panel by Filipe Tohi
Maori carved large poupou panel by Filipe Tohi carved for our vendor who has informed US that the carving represents Mt. Taranaki and Parihaka with the three feathers of peace and the river with the connection to the earth. Signed and dated verso, height…
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.
Maori Carved Hardwood Short Lintel with Paua Inserts
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved hardwood short lintel the four masks with paua inserts, length 30.5 cm.
Maori Carved Circular Panel by Henry Evan Lloyd, c. 1914
An early 20th century Maori carved circular panel by Henry Evan Lloyd with pierced and carved double spiral radiating designs, the exterior rim also carved and with paua shell disc inserts, diameter 35 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder…
Three Maori tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd collection
Three early 20th century Maori carved tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd, each stylised figure with one hand clasping it's lower jaw, the other clasping it's wrist. Paua inserts, height 39 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia…
Maori Carved Table by Henry Evan Lloyd, Early 20th Century
A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, the top carved with multiple figures and masks radiating from a central design, paua insert highlights, plain border. Raised on four carved tekoteko type…
Maori Carved Tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, Early 20th Century
An early 20th century Maori carved tewhatewha by Henry Evan Lloyd, with double spiral and notch carved small blade and mildly tapered shaft, length 110 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an…
Ancestral Poupou Panel with Wheku Face and Hands
A late 19th century Poupou section, carved with an ancestral figure with a wheku face with five fingered hands placed on the abdomen. The base of the panel carved with a wheku face. 71 x 26 cm
Maori Meeting House Lintel and Pillars with Traditional Carvings
Wonderful carved Maori meeting house lintel and pillars, beautifully carved with traditional patterning and accented in cowrie shells, in an iron red painted finish, 138 x 41 cm (lintel), 185 x 14 cm (two pillars) (3)
Ngati Tarawahi Window Frame with Intricate Carvings, 87 x 68 cm
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi window frame, the base panel carved with two large wheku heads. The side supports carved with side profile manaia and decorated with rauponga and pikorauru spirals. 87 x 68 cm
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou with Ancestral Figure and Wheku Carvings
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head Carving
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure Carving with Wheku Features
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head Carving
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head Carving
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head Carving
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure Carving with Wheku Features
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ngati Tarawahi Poupou: Ancestral Figure Carving with Wheku Heads
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral figure with wheku head with protruding tongue and circular disc eyes surmounting a wheku head at the base of the panel. A further small wheku carved to the lower center section. Decorated with…
Ebonised Panel with Wheku Head Figures and Intricate Carvings
An early 20th century carved ebonised panel, centered by a figure with a wheku head with protruding tongue and cut paua shell eyes flanked by figures with wheku heads, the whole extensively adorned with haehae, pakati and pikoruru carving. 89 x 66 cm
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to both side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 164 cm length
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 172 cm length
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Ramu River, PNG
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade and figural finial to the top of paddle, 195 cm length
Heart-shaped Whakairo Mallet for Eel Net Support
Ta Whakairo (mallet), heart shaped lower section with a central recess then tapering to the grip shaft. Showing wear usage. Historically used to peg the supports for eel nets, Provenance: Wagner Museum collection. Northland, 60 cm length.
19th Century Carved Wooden Whakawae Door Jamb
Carved wooden whakawae (door Jamb) section, the early 19th century architectural piece carved with three conjoined ancestral figures with naturalistic bodies and wheku faces mounted on an intricately carved support with side profile wheku heads and…
Carved Maori Taniwha Panel with Paua Eyes
Maori carved Taniwha panel, height 136 cm relief carved in hardwood with a sinuous taniwha flanked by four small forms. Paua insert eyes.
Manaia Wood Panel by Pauline Yearbury
Pauline Yearbury (Ngapuhi 1926-1977), 'Manaia', incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower right, labelled verso 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Colonial gallery, Russell, bay of Islands, N.Z'. 40.5 x 16.5 cm
Wharenui Wood Carving Frame with Mother of Pearl Inlay
A folk art frame depicting a Wharenui, carved from wood. With incised detailing and mother of pearl inlay for eyes, height 73 cm, width 92 cm
Te Maniatutu Tanenui Carved Poupou Panel
Te Maniatutu Tanenui. This poupou carved panel, is made from a single piece of wood. It depicts a standing figure with hands resting at the stomach. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes. The figures face, arms, legs, and chest have incised designs…
Te Maniatutu Tanenuiarangi Carved Poupou Panel
Te Maniatutu Tanenuiarangi. The poupou carved panel, is made from a single piece of wood. It depicts a standing figure with hands resting at the stomach. The figure has inlaid paua shell eyes and wears a heitiki around his neck. The figures face, arms,…
Polished Greywacke Toki Fragment from Aotearoa
A fragment of a toki, Aotearoa, made from greywacke stone and polished with some bruising. The fragment is from the blade end of a toki. There is a sharp termination at the chipped blade tip. Length 8 cm, width 5.4 cm, depth 3.8 cm. Provenance: Private…
Lost and Found: Carved Post Figure from Aotearoa
A carved post figure, Aotearoa, carved from a lightweight wood. The post features a figure standing atop of another figure that has been lost to damage, possibly fire. The upper figure has three-finger hands resting on the lower stomach. The upper…
Te Arawa Whakairo Rakau with Rare Heni-Ruru Depiction
A Whakairo Rakau, Aotearoa. This whakairo rakau consists of a smooth cylindrical body, fine carving and original lashings with carvings reminiscent of a Whakapakoko rakau or god stick. The top is decorated with a carving style known from the Te Arawa…
Whakawae Door Jam with Three Figures
A whakawae door jam, Aotearoa. An architectural piece used as an upright of a doorway. This whakawae depicts three full standing figures and a head at the bottom that has been lost. The figures are covered in notched carvings with spiral motifs on the…
Wheku Panel with Shells Inlay
Two carved panels, one with wheku face and inlaid shells. 63 cm x 30 cm; 28 cm x 22 cm
Swamp Artifacts: Tools and Top from Palisade Post
Three swamp recovered artefacts, a patu arahe (fern root pounder), a digging tool and top from a palisade post. Provenance: field collection
Whakarae Head Palisade Post with Humanistic Carving
Early contact period pou Whakarae head (palisade post), carved timber, the arresting humanistic head with full facial moko with deeply recessed wheku from eyes. The forehead with Nga Tiwana carved detail, the nose with double rauru spirals and with Nga…
19th Century Lion Mask Architectural Element
A composite stone architectural element modelled as a lion mask, 19th century. Height 20 cm, width 35 cm, depth 45 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure and Fern Leaves
An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, highlighted with a single stylised figure, fern leaves and Kia Ora, knob finial. Length 90.5 cm.
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…
Maori Carved Panel with Standing Figure and Paua Eyes
A folk art Maori carved panel, depicting a carved standing figure with inset paua eyes. Bordered with all over carving. C. 1960s. Height 3 cm, width 9 cm length 25 cm
Mottled green pounamu fragment with polished surfaces
A worked pounamu fragment, Aotearoa, made from a mottled light green nephrite. One side of the fragment is machine cut, the other surfaces are polished. Length 9.5 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 2 cm
Maori Door Lintels on Presentation Stands
A pair of carved Maori lintels, pair of highly decorated 19th century door lintels from a small whare or store. On custom presentation stands. Length 106 cm each
18th Century Carved Architectural Panel with Wheku Head
A superb 18th century carved architectural panel, the stone tool carved panel with a wheku head to the lower section with open mouth with protruding tongue and with rauponga carved detailing. The upper section of the panel with a pair of outward facing…
Maori House Entrance Frame with Carved Boards
Two carved Totara Amo and Maihi boards, c.1920-1940, forming the right and left side entrance frame of a Maori house, 197 x 95 x 5.5 cm each
Maori Carved Lintel with Stylised Figures and Paua Eyes
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area.…
Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Heads
A 20th century Maori carved decorative panel, with wheku and koruru heads to either end with inlaid paua eyes. Length 75 cm
Red Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 180 cm.…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 153.5 cm.…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with half moko, red paint finish with white band to the lower body. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail…
Awa Tukutuku Panel: Maori Storytelling through Art
A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Awa. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of story telling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to the…
Maori Tukutuku Panel: 'Maunga' by Peter Chatsworth
A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Maunga. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to the…
"My Turangawaewae" Tukutuku Panel
A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My Turangawaewae. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic…
"My Marae" Tukutuku Panel
A Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'My Marae. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of story telling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to…
Tattersfield Maori Legend Wool Rug
Rare Tattersfield Maori Legend rug, all wool pile, decorated in a tukutuku panel inspired design in black, blue red and salmon colours. Some small losses to the fringe. Original Tattersfield label affixed to the underside. 130 x 68 cm
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…
Ngati Tarawhai Carved Mirror Frame with Ancestral Figures
Ngati tarawhai carved mirror frame, modelled in the form of a pare and whakawae, the lintels and supports which frame the windows of wharenui (meeting houses) the pare centered by a figure with hands placed to his abdomen flanked by outward facing manaia…
18th Century Carved Wooden Door Jamb with Ancestral Figures
Wooden whakawae (door jamb) section, the 18th century architectural piece carved with three conjoined ancestral figures with naturalistic bodies and wheku faces mounted on an intricately carved and pierced support. Remnants of a barely legible old…
Maori Kauri Poupou Panel with Ancestor Figure
A Maori carved kauri poupou panel, the rectangular panel in relief with an ancestor figure named Tane to the chest, hands clasped to abdomen, a smaller figure striding between the main subject's legs. Height 113 cm.
Korupe Lintel with Mask Carvings and Paua Inset
Late 19th century/early 20th century korupe (lintel), hardwood with remains of original painted finish carved with three masks joined with pierced pakati (pattern) and notch style decorations above a geometric diamond pattern support inset with paua, 133…
Rare Colonial Kauri Gum Chest of Drawers
A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased…
Vintage Maori Concrete Figural Posts
Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form heads and extended tongues, notch detailed, old green/turquoise paint, some old damage. Each with a cylinder hole through the centre for support, height 75 cm ea.
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted male figure with carved head, the open mouth with notch form teeth, a green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post…
Carved Pou Post with Tekoteko and Bull
A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure surmounting a bull and with dogs in low relief below, good weathered patina. Height 216 cm.
Stylised Carved Post by Ian McMillan
Ian McMillan small carved post, stylised figure to the front, notch carved detail, unpolished. Length 36.5 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…
Paua-eyed Carved Panel by Ian McMillan
Ian McMillan carved panel, full paua shell inset eyes. Double sided, carved from a found log section. Length 100 cm.
Ian McMillan's Tauihu Canoe Prow Carving
The Ian McMillan Estate Collection. At age 10 Ian McMillan was introduced to carving by Bruce Manley and continued to develop a love, knowledge and understanding of Maori and New Zealand history and culture. Ian spent the latter years of his life based at…
Kauri Panel Portrait of Maori Woman and Child
A Jane Brenkley kauri panel portrait of a Maori woman and child, relief carved with ink and painted details. Marked 15/- (15 shillings) to back. 33 cm x 23.5 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.
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…
Maori portrait oils on canvas of man and woman
A pair of Maori portrait oils on canvas a man and a woman standing before carved posts wearing flax and feather cloaks. Each 29 x 24 cm.
Maori Male Carved Post with Red Paint Finish
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village later red paint finish with hands clasped to abdomen, small loss to left shoulder. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond notched rail space, the base worn…
Maori Stylised Figure Post from Whakarewarewa Village
An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the red painted male figure with carved head, arms and legs, a large green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond…
Maori Walking Stick with Mask and Paua Eyes
A Maori carved walking stick carved with incipient masks inset with paua eyes, below a notch carved finial, the shaft carved with notch patterns, length 93.5 cm.
Maori Carved Wooden Pare with Manaia Figures
A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden pare (lintel). Large manaia figures to each end and pierced central figure with hands to each side of face. Haehae and pakati decoration. Paua shell inset eyes. Lashing holes to reverse, slots…
Carved Maori Supports with Geometric Patterns
A pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori supports of unknown architectural origin. All four sides of each support deeply carved with various recurring geometric patterns. Length 195 cm, width approx 9 cm (ea)
Maori Carved Wooden Waewae Fragment with Weku Figures
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden waewae fragment (door post). Three weku type figures (weathered to varying degrees) mounted on an intricate pierced geometric support. The remnants of a barely legible label to one side. Length 58 cm, width 9 cm,…
Maori Wooden Fragment with Carvings and Stand
A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden fragment. Red stained, semi circular with flattened central section flanked by four figures (both top figures damaged) over weku type figures. The base with geometric haehae and pakati notching. On stand. Height 62…
Maori Family Diorama with Whare, Canoe, and Food Storage
Early 20th century folk art diorama, in mainly kauri, depicting Maori whare with family group, canoe and food storage house
Maori Bookends with Stylized Figures on Mahogany Frames
A pair of 'Kingsley' Maori bookends, the finely decorated bronzed panels with stylized full Maori figures on mahogany frames. Applied makers label to base of each, height 20.5 cm.
Maori Weather Indicator
An early 20th century carved and constructed Maori whare weather indicator, cane type sides and front, fine wire bound cane roof panels, decoratively carved framing timber-mahe, the two figures on a pivot indicating the weather, the chief in a cloak, the…
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 Carved Architectural Panels with Manaia Figures
A pair of Maori carved architectural panels (Maihi), carved panels painted red. The apex ends feature three manaia figures with a band of takarangi (scroll designs) interspersed with manaia faces underneath. Plain uncarved section at midpoint. The…
Maori Stem Post with Traditional Carving
A quality Folk Art Maori stem post, carved in traditional style with incised facial tattoo, hands across the belly, bent knee stance and paua shell eyes. Northland - purchased 1971, height 53 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
Maori Pou Pou Panels with Inlaid Paua Shell Eyes
Two Maori carved pou pou panels, early-20th century, high relief carving with inlaid paua shell eyes, height 93 cm, width 27 cm, depth 6 cm, (each)
Maori Warrior Carving with Taiaha
An early 20th century Maori carved folk art warrior, in confronting semi-kneeling stance with taiaha poised, tongue extended and eyes wide, original dark red/brown staining with black, white and red painted highlights, raised upon a rectangular carved…
Maori Concrete Figural Post, 20th Century
A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, similar to above. Height 39.5 cm.
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