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 Carved Percussion Shotgun with Stylised Designs and Paua
19th century muzzle loading Maori carved percussion shotgun, the butt later 20th century carved with stylised scrolling Maori figure designs with paua inserts. Single barrel, hammer action, no ramrod. Provenance: Cordy's, 21/01/2008. $1400. No firearms…
19th Century Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Iron Axe Head
A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). Split to shaft but structurally intact. Iron trade axe head. Height 129 cm.
Maori Toki Kakauroa with Wheku Figures and Paua Inlay
A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). Carved with eight wheku figures to the shaft terminating in a rauponga carved tongue. Paua shell inlay. Iron trade axe head. Height 103 cm.
Maori Carved Toki Kakauroa with Weku Masks and Sealing Wax
A good 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe). The shaft carved with two weku masks with red sealing wax applied to the eyes. Triple haehae and pakati decoration. The trade axe head stamped 'Mortimer'. Height 130 cm.
Maori Folk Art Carved Walking Sticks: Pair, Length 93 cm
Two Maori folk Art carved walking sticks, length 'S.930 and 91.5 cm.
Maori Folk Art Carved Walking Stick with Paua Eyes
Vintage Maori folk Art carved walking stick, stylised mask below the handle. Paua shell insert eyes, old repair with metal sleeve, length 83.5 cm.
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.
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 Tekoteko Tall Figure from Las Vegas Thrift Shop
Mid/late 20th century Maori carved tekoteko tall figure free standing. Purchased in Las Vegas c.1990's from a thrift shop by our vendor, height 48 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 Folk Art Hardwood Walking Stick with Paua Inserts
Vintage Maori folk Art hardwood carved walking stick, with stylised figure to the handle end. Paua shell inserts, old repair, length 98 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…
Maori Carved Folk Art Tekoteko Figure on Wooden Base
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved folk Art tekoteko figure on wooden base with 'Kiaora' carved to front, height 27 cm.
Maori Carved Mask Bowl: Open Mouth Folk Art
Maori folk Art carved mask form bowl the open mouth as the bowl, length 25 cm.
Late 19th Century Maori Tokotoko Figure with Ta Moko
A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko wrapped in a korowai and decorated in rauponga surmounting a tapering shaft. H 94 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)
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,
Contemporary Maori Carved Waka Hoe by Richard Redman
A contemporary carved Maori short waka hoe by Richard (Rangi) Redman, the blade back carved with two masks and swirling and notched designs, the butt with further mask, paua insert eyes. Monogrammed to the reverse, length 75 cm.
Maori Carved Whalebone Patiti by Charlie Wilson
A Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) by Charlie Raponi Wilson, the traditionally carved handle with stylised mask to the butt, curving lineal and notch detail to the back, a pierced and carved mask to each side below the old steel trade axe blade,…
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
Carved Maori Taiaha with Intricate Detail, 20th Century
An early/mid 20th century carved Maori taiaha, the head and extended tongue with scroll and notched carved detail, dark patina, length 165.5 cm.
Maori Carved Mask and Paua Shell Bowl Set
A vintage Maori carved stylised mask and paua shell bowl, notch and lineal carved detail, paua shell set eyes, one with chip, the bowl as a full paua shell, length 34 cm.
1980s Maori Carved Lidded Waka Huia with Spiralling Notch Detail
A c.1980s Maori carved lidded waka huia, lozenge form, all over carved with lineal and spiralling notch detail, a stylised head to each end, length 46 cm.
19th Century Maori Carved Taiaha with Traditional Design, 155cm Length
A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, plain traditional carved head and tapered shaft. Good dark patina, length 155 cm.
Mid/Late 20th Century Maori Carved Pounamu Mere with Curved Ridges
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved mere pounamu curved ridged butt end, cylindrical pierced suspension hole, length 28 cm. Tiny flake to blade.
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.
Maori God Stick with Double Masked Top and Paua Inserts
A 19th century Maori carved wooden Taunga atua (God stick) double masked bulbous top, curbed lineal and notch carved shaft, paua inserts. Good old patina, length 40.6 cm.
Maori Desk Stand with Figurative Pen Rests
A Maori carved desk stand, ebonised timber, the glass inkwell flanked by figurative pou that form a pen rest. W.15.5 cm.
Maori Patiti Handle and Hatchet with Carved Mask
A Maori carved patiti handle and old hatchet with blade, the patiti handle with competently carved stylised mask end and paua insert eyes, lineal and notched carved shaft, length 36.2 cm, length 39 cm (hatchet).
Maori Carved Long Handled Kakauroa Axe with Iron Blade
20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm.
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.
Maori Toki Potangata with Pounamu Blade and Feather Decoration
Hand carved Maori toki Potangata with plain Kanuka handle and pounamu stone blade, woven fibre lashing and feather decoration, 56 cm long (stand), 37 cm high
Maori Carved Side Table
Jane Brenkley Maori folk art side table, the rectangular top with highly detailed carving depicting a man, woman and dog in the foreground and a lake scene in the mid-ground, carved figural central column and stepped base. Signed and dated 1944. 60 cm…
Maori Bone Pendant with Paua Shell Eyes
New Zealand Maori carved bone pendant, early/mid 20th century, set with paua shell eyes and suspended on a braided cord, length 10 cm (pendant)
Maori Bone Comb with Shell Inlay and Booklet
New Zealand Maori carved bone heru comb, with paua shell inlay, length 16 cm, a/f with break, together with 'The Maori Hei-Tiki' booklet from the Otago Museum 1940 (2)
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.
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
Maori Carved Fowling Gun with Intricate Detailing
A 19th century Maori carved fowling gun, a single barrel fowling gun with ornate carving. This early percussion fowling gun has a finely carved buttstock decorated with traditional Maori spiral designs and notching. In presentation frame with Uv glass. 36…
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
Maori Whalebone Hand Club with Mask Head Butt Knob
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), the butt knob carved as a profile mask head with ring eyes, drilled suspension hole, smooth all over patina. The traditional kidney form carved blades with two 'eyelets'. Length 29 cm.
Maori Ancestral Figure with Wheku Head
Carved Maori ancestral figure, with wheku head, depicted in a crouching stance, surmounting an inverted wheku head. Red ochre covering the surface. Broken to the bottom section. Possibly from a tokotoko or model waka, 15 cm length
Maori whalebone wahaika with intricate carving and paua inserts
A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 cm.
Maori Carved Wahaika with Figure and Mask Detailing
A mid/late 20th century Maori carved wahaika, long curved form, finely detailed figure and mask to butt, length 41 cm.
19th Century Maori Carved Wooden Patu
A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the broad blade with outward facing relief carved figure to one side, length 37 cm.
Maori Carved Pipe with Paua Inset Eyes, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved stylised head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece. Small crack to bowl.
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
Maori Poutokomanawa Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and curved linear detail. Full paua shell inset eyes. Height 103 cm.
Carved Maori Figure by John Empsall Sykes
A vintage carved Maori figure by John Empsall Sykes, standing position with mere, large paua shell eyes. Height 90 cm.
Maori Carved Inkwell Desk Stand
An early 20th century Maori carved inkwell desk stand, a stylised mask with paua eye inserts to the centre front flanked by double spirals, further lineal and notch detail. 20.5 x 14.5 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Shaft and Silver Band
A late 19th century Maori carved walking stick, the exaggerated wrythen shaft with lineal and notch carved detail, two stylised head forms towards the top, knob handle with silver plain band. Repair to shaft. Length 97.5 cm. Being assessed for…
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…
Harley Burke's Carved Pounamu Hei Toki
A carved Maori large pounamu hei toki, the long mildly curved toki of uncommon graduating tone of Arahura stone. By Harley Burke (Waikato). Fine elaborate plaited lashing and neck cord. Toki. Length 19.5 cm.
Maori Pounamu Pendant for Registration
An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval cross-section. Length 5.6 cm. Being assessed for registration. Being assessed for registration.
Maori Warrior Whale Bone Pendant by Rua
A large Maori carved whale bone pendant, figured with a warrior, mere raised, above a sperm whale, crashing wave behind. Diameter 10 cm. Signed to the reverse Rua.
Maori Carved Mantle Clock
An early 20th century Maori folk art mantle clock. With elaborate and traditional all over carving and paua border to the central quartz movement German clock. Height 25 cm, width 45 cm
Maori Carved Pediment: Mythological Figures and Manaia
A Maori carved pediment. Carved meticulously from a single piece of wood, depicting entangled manaia and other mythological figures. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Height 113 cm, width 40 cm
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.
Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures
A c.1900 Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the handle with two stylised figures standing back-to-back below a compressed bun, the cylindrical shaft with carved band of lineal, notch and kowhaiwhai decoration. Length 86.5 cm.
Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick
A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), the shaft with part spiralling section, nearly entirely carved with lineal and notch detail highlighted with five stylised masks, plain cylindrical handle. Length 91 cm.
Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Masks and Lizard
A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), half lineal and notch carved, the handle with two stylised masks, the shaft with stylised human climbing figure and lizard in relief, paua shell inserts, probably rewarewa. Length 96.5 cm.
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Hemi Rangi Nui Handle
Mid 20th century walking stick, Maori carved handle and titled Hemi Rangi Nui, 87 cm long
Maori Pounamu Boulder: Taranga and Maui Mythology
A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the stylised figure with fish tail embracing a female. According to Maori mythology when Maui was born prematurely Taranga (his mother) wrapped his body in her hair and threw into him into the…
Maori Carved Tobacco Pipe with Silver Mounts and Amber Mouthpiece
An early 20th century Maori carved tobacco pipe the wooden bowl carved with double stylised face and lineal notched carved decoration, silver mounts and long amber type mouth piece, the mounts dated Birmingham 1902, in original leather case stamped 'Kia…
19th Century Maori Whalebone Kotiate Hand Club
A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), elegant lobed blade, oval grip with carved weku head with remains of red sealing wax to the eyes, square notched hole, darkish tone to one side, good patina and original polish. Length 33…
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylised Figures
A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with three wide encircling bands of stylised figures flanked by koru and leaf highlights. Good colour and patina. Being assessed for registration. Length 80.5 cm. Y21152. Must be a…
Maori Walking Stick with Carved Figure and Paua Eyes
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved walking stick, the handle base with stylised full standing figure, paua inset eyes, the reverse with notch carved name 'KING H.', various lineal, diamond and angled carving to the shaft, detailed 'KIA ORA' towards…
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 Whalebone Walking Stick with Elaborate Carvings
An elaborate Maori carved whalebone handled walking stick, the open handle with a stylised figure and multiple masks, fine whorl and notch carved detail, the carved wooden shaft with waxed thread lashing and feather highlights, paua ring eye inserts,…
Maori Carved Candle Stand with Wheku and Koruru Heads
An early 20th century Maori carved candle stand, Rotorua school, tapering cylindrical shape carved with wheku and koruru heads, raised from a circular base carved with kowhaiwhai-like designs, paua insert eyes, height 190
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…
Maori Walking Stick with Abalone Accents and Tiki Carvings
Fine New Zealand Maori carved walking stick, following the natural form of the wood, carved with four tiki accented with abalone, amongst geometric motifs, total length 92 cm
Vintage Maori Kauri Bailer with Koru Lobes and Heart Form
A large vintage Maori carved kauri bailer, of good size and form, expanding koru type lobes and heart form to the back handle support . c.1960/1970. Length 45 cm
Maori Kauri Wakahuia with Tiki Forms
Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and notch carved detail, the lid with two tiki forms to the ends. Linseed oil finish. Length 41 cm.
Ancient Maori Wakahuia with Stylised Figures
Ian McMillan Maori carved wakahuia, formed as an ancient find, with adzed finish and stylised figure to each end, burnt and aged 'ancient' finish as if possibly as swamp find. Length 51 cm.
Maori Carved Walking Stick, 19th Century New Zealand
A Maori carved walking stick, New Zealand origin, 19th century, 97 cm high
Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick with Paua Inserts
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with stylised Maori figures and lineal and notch designs, ebonised finish, paua inserts, length 65.5 cm.
Tiki Octagonal Tabletop with Adzed Finish
An octagonal carved Maori tabletop, decorated with tiki heads and fern fronds, adzed finish to edges. 62 cm x 54 cm.
Maori Carved Malacca Walking Stick with Koru Designs
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, traditional curved handle, the shaft finely detailed with bands of various alternating lineal and notch and part form Koru designs, a stylised mask to the handle end and front, length 92…
Maori carved malacca cane walking stick
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved malacca cane walking stick, the shaft one-third carved with a band of stylised figures and fine lineal, notch and scroll decoration. 88 cm.
Maori Carved Walking Stick with Stylised Figure Handle
An early/mid 20th century Maori carved tokotoko / walking stick, the handle as a stylised standing figure above rows of lineal notch carving, length 94 cm.
Maori Walking Stick with Tiki Hand and Carvings
A 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the handle as a clasped tiki hand, bands of heart form koru and lineal and notch carving spaced by paua inserts, length 90 cm. Remnants of old tag attached.
Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick with Stylized Figures
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, the knob form handle above four pairs of graduating back-to-back stylised figures, paua inset eyes, spirals to the base, old varnish, length 88 cm.
1970s Maori Carved Wall Plaque by Norm Clark
A 1970s Maori carved wall plaque by Norm Clark (1942-2016), as a two-headed (Taniwha) stylised figure, paua inset eyes, detailed to the reverse 'NTA Clark and dated '76, height 41 cm.
Maori Mahogany Shield with Double Koru Motifs
A Maori folk art carved mahogany shield, with central rondel of four double koru motifs framed by two manaia heads above and two manaia figures below surface carved with notch and lineal pattern. The shield border of tiered scalloped pattern. 33 cm x 23 cm
Vintage Maori Carved Figures with Taiaha and Patu
A pair of vintage Maori carved figures, the crouching man with a taiaha, the kneeling woman with a patu, finely detailed and painted highlights, height 245 and 21.5 cm.
Maori Kauri Pedestal Bowl with Koruru Masks and Paua Inserts
An early 20th century Maori carved kauri pedestal bowl, the exterior carved with koruru masks and kowhaiwhai-like designs, original paua inserts and dark stained finish, Rotorua school, diameter 19.5 cm.
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