Maori Panel with Paua Shell Inlay and Monogram
A carved Maori panel with paua shell inlay, monogrammed on the back 'T.W.' circa 1900, 28 x 143 cm
Maori Carved Walking Stick, Early 20th Century
An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the wide tapered cylindrical shaft with five bands of lineal and notched carved detail, ebonised finish, showing some signs of age. Length 91.5 cm
Maori Stylised Figure with Paua Shell Eyes
A 20th century finely carved Maori stylised figure, protruding forehead, serrated inlaid paua shell eyes, tongue extended, three finger hands clasped to abdomen, well defined linial and notch carving, signs of wear. Height 45.5 cm, supported upon a…
19th Century Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick
A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain…
Large 19th Century Maori Carved Pipe Bowl
A good 19th century large Maori carved pipe bowl, finely carved in good deep relief with a stylised full male figure to the front and base, tongue extended, genitals present, a further conforming stylised mask to each side, good dark original patina.…
Maori Whalebone Double-Bladed Kotiate
A 19th century Maori carved whalebone Kotiate, traditional double bladed form with parallel sided handle terminating in a carved stylised mask end, drilled suspension hole, good old dark patina. Length 27.5 cm width 12.5 cm
Maori Tokotoko with Tiki Figure and Paua Eyes
Carved Maori tokotoko, the handle with a tiki figure with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9 cm
Maori Pou Post with Ta Moko and Paua Shell Eyes
Carved Maori pou post, the ancestral figure with ta moko and paua shell eyes. The body with decorative haehae carving and with three fingers clasped together at the abdomen, Y17541. Height 148 cm
Maori Warrior Pipe with Lizard and Pearl Eyes
A Maori folk art pipe, in the form of a Maori warrior smoking a pipe with full facial tattoos and pearl shell inset eyes. The back of the pipe has a lizard entwined on the stem of the pipe, also with pearl shell inset eyes. Mid 20th century or earlier.…
Maori Tongue Post Figure
An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration
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…
Maori Whare Facade Boards with Carvings and Paint
Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo (vertical supporting boards) each with three main stylised figures and multiple masks, old red paint showing some distress, remains of paua shell discs to eyes, the maihi boards with conforming…
Traditional Maori weapon: Taiaha
Chiefly Taiaha. The taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts. It has three main parts. The arero (tongue) used for…
Maori Tekoteko Carved Figure with Pendant and Bow Tie
A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure?s neck and a ribbon bow tie…
Moko Woman Folk Art Figure
A mid-20th century Maori folk art figure, of a woman with moko kauae to her chin and a ribbon in her hair. Height 610.
Traditional Maori Wakahuia with Tiki Face and Paua Eyes
A late 20th century carved Maori wakahuia, traditional notched carving to the sides, the lid and handles carved with the traditional tiki face with inset paua eyes. 31 cm x 14 cm x 7 cm
Maori Carved Figures with Exaggerated Heads and Traditional Features
A pair of Maori Folk Art carved wood figures depicting a man and a woman, each with exaggerated heads, the man holding a patu, the woman with moko kauae and with a carved tiki suspended to her chest. Height 30.5 cm
Large Maori Carved Figure Post with Taiaha and Mere
An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the…
Maori Carved Pipe with Silver Collar, London 1901
An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a stylised carved head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece
Maori Pou Post with Tiki Figure Carving
A large carved Maori pou post, the upper section carved with a full tiki figure, the figure depicted with topknot, moko, paua inset eyes, notch and linial carving to the shoulders and sides, hand with three fingers clasped to abdomen, legs flexed,…
Maori Carver's Mallet with Stylised Figure Carving
An early/mid-20th century Maori carved carver's mallet, the back entirely carved with a stylised Maori figure, some dark stained original finish remaining. Length 30.5 cm
Maori Carved Hardwood Wahaika with Mask and Paua Eyes
A 20th century Maori carved hardwood wahaika, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid paua eyes. Good dark colourway. Length 51.5 cm.
Maori Stained Wooden Patu with Carvings
A Maori carved and stained wooden patu (hand club), traditional spatulate blade, the reduced tapering grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 40 cm.
Paua-eyed Maori Wooden Sculpture by James Rickard
A carved Maori wooden sculpture by master carver James Rickard, 'Koha' paua inset eyes. Length 142 cm. Width 40 cm.
Maori Carved Feeding Bowl with Manaia and Tekoteko Faces
A 'th century Maori carved wooden feeding bowl. Bowl is shaped like a gourd. Pakati, haehae designs, with paua shell inlay. The bowl depicts four manaia and one tekoteko face. Length 38 cm, height 10 cm.
Maori Carved Doorway with Stylized Figure and Spirals
A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support posts), the central stylised figure fully carved with haehae design and notched detail, tongue extended, the three digit hands clasped to the stomach, flanked by double spirals (pitau),…
19th Century Maori Carved Lintel with Stylized Masks
A late 19th century Maori carved lintel (pare), traditionally from a meeting house being the landmark and focus of a Maori settlement, carved with three stylised masks separated by open linial and notched carved bands spaced by bead type forms, the bar…
Maori-inspired Ceraware and Coasters
Five Ceraware dishes and two coasters, decorated in enamel on copper with Maori motifs
Maori Carved Figures, Hoko Pai Signed, 20th Century
Two early 20th century Maori carved figures. Woman in cloak with stone club, & male warrior. Spear has losses. Signed 'Hoko Pai' under base. Height 33 cm
Maori Carved Ashtray on Ebonised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of ebonised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 69.5 cm
Maori Carved Floor Ashtray with Stylised Tiki Stand
A vintage Maori carved floor standing ashtray with a stand of stylised tiered tiki figures and dog toothed notched tray. Height 72 cm
Weathered Maori Totem Mask, 56 cm
Contemporary Maori carved totem fine traditional carving ancestral mask, weathered, 56 cm height
Red Stained Spiral Carved Maori Figure
Northland, possibly Ex Wagener Museum wooden carved Maori figure. Red stained figure with spiral carved thighs and buttocks and carved spiral to centre of back. Split to face and abdomen. Height 46 cm (excluding stand).
Maori Carved Donation Box with Paua Shell Inserts
An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45…
Kowhaiwhai Paddle with Beautiful Carvings
Hoe - paddle, a beautifully carved paddle with open kowhaiwhai designs to the handle and blade. Kowhaiwhai is a traditional Maori decoration that takes the form of abstract curved pattern work. Blackened old patina. Length 164 cm. Width 12.5 cm
Intricately Carved Taiaha: Maori Close-Quarters Weapon
Chiefly taiaha, intricately carved tongue with haehae and pakati notching, strong mouth with spiral carving leading to a well defined nose and eyes which are missing paua inlays. Well balance flattened cylindrical shaft leading to a flared striking edge…
Maori Whalebone Kotiate with Wheku Head and Paua Eyes
19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate, the traditional blade of double lobed form with carved notches to either side, the straight sided grip terminating in a traditional wheku head inset with paua shell eyes, the suspension hole tapering from each…
Maori Carved Double Barrel Shotgun by James W Rosier
A carved Maori double barrel Shotgun, with ramrod. By James W Rosier. Stock carved all over in a rauponga pattern and haliotis (blackfoot paua) shell inlays to one side. Butt with heel and tow plates. Note: gun licensed required
Maori Carved Shotgun by W C Scott & Son
A carved Maori double barrel Shotgun by W C Scott & Son. Carved all over stock in swirled design with paua shell inlay. Verso carved in linear pattern. Note: gun license required. Provenance: Previously purchased from Art and object
Paua-eyed Maori Walking Stick with Stacked Tiki Figures
A carved Maori walking stick (tokotoko), of fairly flat profile with three tiki figures stacked to form the shaft. All with paua shell eyes. Reference No. 4577. Length 92 cm
Maori Whalebone Kotiate with Traditional Carving and Patina
A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate, the traditional blade of double lobed form with carved notches to either side, the straight sided grip terminating in a traditional head with open mouth and exposed tongue, the suspension hole tapering…
Hori Paraone's Folk Art Tiki Head
Folk art tiki by Hori Paraone Strongly carved tiki head with open mouth and long protruding tongue, large circular eyes over painted with red, white and black. Weathered patina to back, with evidence of attachment to a larger structure. Reference: Hori…
Maori Walking Stick with Janus-Faced Figure and Inlaid Eyes
An interesting and notable 19th century Maori carved walking stick originally owned by the colonial sawmiller James Robson, husband of Mere Ngamai (ii) A close relation of the famous chief Te Wharepouri, and by descent to the estate of our vendor.…
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