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There are a diverse collection of objects that represent the

culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand. These artefacts vary in

type, style, and function, and include the following:

Weapons: Maori weapons were traditionally made from wood,

bone, and stone, and included clubs, spears, and weapons with serrated edges,

such as the patu and mere.

Carvings: Maori carvings are highly symbolic and often

depict stories and legends from Maori mythology. These carvings can be found on

buildings, canoes, and other objects, and are often intricately detailed.

Jewellery: Maori jewellery often features intricate designs

and is made from materials such as bone, stone, and shell. Pendants, earrings,

and bracelets are all common forms of Maori jewellery.

Taonga puoro (musical instruments): These are traditional

Maori musical instruments, such as the p?t?tara (conch shell trumpet) and the

k?auau (flute). Maori music is an important more... part of the culture and these

instruments play a vital role in traditional Maori ceremonies and performances.

Clothing: Maori clothing traditionally includes woven flax

garments, such as the piupiu (a skirt made from flax), as well as cloaks made

from feathers or animal skins.

Waka (canoes): Maori were skilled boat builders and waka

were an important part of Maori culture, used for transport, fishing, and

warfare. Maori waka can be found in a variety of sizes and styles.

Maori artifacts - Important Notice

Under the New Zealand Protected Objects Act 1975, administered by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture & Heritage, the sale, trade, export and ownership of some Maori artefact are regulated
Objects over 50 years old that also have Maori cultural significance must be inspected by Ministry for Culture & Heritage, and if significant the object will be allocated a "Y" number, a unique identification number. Artefacts that have a Y number can only be purchased by those that are registered collectors with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

These collectors have a ‘registered number’. Y numbered artefacts cannot leave the country without written permission from the Ministry for Culture & Heritage. Those who are not registered collectors, and usually reside in New Zealand, can apply to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to become one.

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19th century muzzle loading Maori carved percussion shotgun,…
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 lic

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A pair of New Zealand carved and painted timber statues of…
Mid 20th Century New Zealand Carved Maori Kneeling Figures

A pair of New Zealand carved and painted timber statues of kneeling Maori figures, mid 20th century, 9.06 in. high

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An early 20th century hoe (Maori paddle). The blade face carved…
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 84.65 in.

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An early 20th century tekoteko figure. Standing figure with…
Early 20th Century Maori Tekoteko Figure with Rauponga Patterns

An early 20th century tekoteko figure. Standing figure with rauponga patterns carved to the body, surmounted by a naturalistic head with ta moko and cut paua eyes. Provenance: Ex Douglas Larnach Jp & Margaret Ogilive Larnach collection. Height 33.46 in.

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Carved lidded Maori box c.1930s hinged kauri box carved with…
Maori Carved Kauri Box with Rauponga and Paua Embellishments

Carved lidded Maori box c.1930s hinged kauri box carved with rauponga and wheku figures and embellished with cut paua. Height 2.76 in., width 7.87 in., depth 4.33 in.

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Large antique carved lidded Maori box. The lid and sides…
Antique Maori Carved Box with Rauponga and Manaia Motifs

Large antique carved lidded Maori box. The lid and sides decorated in rauponga patterns and manaia motifs with two wheku figures carved in high relief forming a raised handle. The box is reputed to have originated in Manawatu in the late 19th to early 20th

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An early 20th century lidded box carved by Thomas Aubrey Chappe…
Wheku Carved Varnished Wood Box with Paua Inlay

An early 20th century lidded box carved by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. Varnished wood box carved with rauponga patterns to the lid and wheku figures carved to the lateral and undersides. Protruding wheku heads form the side handles. Embellished with inlaid

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An ebonised coffer by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. The superbly…
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. Th

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A large early 20th century pou Whakairo. The standing figure…
Early 20th Century Whakairo Figure with Manaia and Wheku

A large early 20th century pou Whakairo. The standing figure holding a patu in one hand and a pouwhenua in the other. The figures body interlaced by two manaia figures. His front leg placed on a wheku head. Raised on a circular plinth base. Damage and loss

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A 19th century Maori carved toki kakauroa (long handled axe).…
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 40.55 in.

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New Zealand carved greenstone plaque greenstone plaque, with…
Greenstone Snake Plaque from New Zealand

New Zealand carved greenstone plaque greenstone plaque, with etched snake figure decoration, signed lower right, height 2.76 in.

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A contemporary Whakairo panel, depicting a wheku flanked by two…
Wheku and Manaia: A Contemporary Whakairo Panel

A contemporary Whakairo panel, depicting a wheku flanked by two manaia. 32.28 in. x 29.92 in.

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Polychrome decorated timber carved figure in female form,…
Polychrome Female Figure Holding Mallet, 49cm, Major Paint Losses

Polychrome decorated timber carved figure in female form, holding a mallet or club, height 19.29 in., Major losses to painted finish

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A mid/late 20th century Maori carved waka stern post with…
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 35.04 in.

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Mid/late 20th century Maori carved tekoteko tall figure free…
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 18.90 in.

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Vintage Maori folk Art hardwood carved walking stick, with…
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 38.58 in.

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An early 20th century Maori carved circular panel by Henry Evan…
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 13.78 in. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder…

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Three early 20th century Maori carved tekoteko figures by Henry…
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 15.35 in. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia…

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A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori…
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

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An early 20th century Maori carved tewhatewha by Henry Evan…
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 43.31 in. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an…

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A mid/late 20th century Maori carved folk Art tekoteko figure…
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 10.63 in.

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A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko…
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 37.01 in.,

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A 19th century tokotoko attributed to Jacob William Heberley…
Heberley Tokotoko with Wheku Heads and Ta-moko Decoration

A 19th century tokotoko attributed to Jacob William Heberley (1849 - 1906), naturalistic carved figure with ta-moko surmounting four wheku heads. The figures with inset cut paua shell eyes (one missing) and decorated with triple haehae and pakati (dog toot

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An impressive late 19th century carved ngati tarawhai model…
Late 19th Century Carved Ngati Tarawhai Model Pataka Showcase

An impressive late 19th century carved ngati tarawhai model Pataka (Storehouse). The paepae carved with wheku heads and manaia. The amo carved with ancestral figures with paua shell eyes. The mahi with interweaving koru designs in low relief terminating in

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A late 19th century Poupou section, carved with an ancestral…
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. 27.95 in. x 10.24 in.

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An impressive 19th century Poutokomanawa figure. The standing…
19th Century Poutokomanawa Ancestral Figure with Ta Moko Carvings

An impressive 19th century Poutokomanawa figure. The standing ancestral figure with four fingered hands placed on the abdomen. The head fully carved with ta moko. Red ochre finish to the surface. Height. 49.21 in.,

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A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the…
Carved Wood Albatross Hook with Manaia Figure and Paua Eyes

A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the wooden shank with cut paua eye embellishments. The body displays finely carved hae hae and pataki. Provenance: Webster collection, height 4.33 in.

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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937).…
Tane Figures Wood Tobacco Pipe by Thomas Heberley

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The large bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Cut paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem. The ferrule

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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937).…
Heberley Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Tane and Wahine

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with a pair of naturalistic tane and wahine figures holding three fingered hands to their mouths. The wahine holds a stylised patu the tane with hand to hip, both with cut paua

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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the…
Heberley Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Mythical Sea Creature

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the bowl carved with a wahine and child the stem issuing from the mouth of a naturalistic tane figure clutching the tail of a marakihau (mythical sea creature). Cut paua embellishments. Linear Bak

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Tewhatewha, long handled fighting staff, carved from medium…
Wheku Carved Tewhatewha Staff from John Lawford Estate

Tewhatewha, long handled fighting staff, carved from medium brown wood, perforated hole on inner staff. Long tapered shaft, wheku figure carved with shell inlaid eyes, almost halfway up. Small chip to butt end. Length 53.31 in. Provenance: Estate of John L

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Heru Iwi, rare whalebone hair comb, pre- European period,…
Rare Heru Iwi Whalebone Hair Comb with Manaia Decoration

Heru Iwi, rare whalebone hair comb, pre- European period, manaia decoration, with 10 teeth, length 7.60 in. Provenance: Florence court sale [2009]. Estate of John Lawford

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A folk art carving of a Maori woman, mid 20th century. Carved…
Maori Woman Carving from Mid 20th Century Folk Art

A folk art carving of a Maori woman, mid 20th century. Carved from a single piece of wood depicting a seated female figure wearing a piu piu and holding a patu. The woman wears a huia feather in her hair. At the base is a sticker that reads 'Maori Art Depo

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A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati…
Late 19th Century Ngati Tarawhai Kumete Figure with Wheku

A good late 19th century figure supported kumete (Ngati tarawhai), a well carved lidded figure supported kumete. The bowl is flanked by two crouching wheku figures carved in high relief. The surface is ornately carved in rauponga spirals with triple haehae

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A late 19th century toki Kaukaroa (long handled axe), the shaft…
Late 19th Century Toki Kaukaroa with Carved Wheku Figures

A late 19th century toki Kaukaroa (long handled axe), the shaft carved with eight carved wheku figures terminating in a rauponga carved arero (tongue) similar to a taiaha, mounted with a trade steel blade, height 41.73 in.,

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A 19th century mutu kaka (Maori bird snare perch), carved wheku…
19th Century Maori Bird Snare Perch with Carved Wheku Figure

A 19th century mutu kaka (Maori bird snare perch), carved wheku figure to the shaft. Old chip to the foot, height 10.63 in.,

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A late 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), Hooked…
19th Century Wahaika with Wheku Figure and Janus Face

A late 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), Hooked lobed blade with wheku figure carved to the inner blade curve. Pierced for suspension with unusual janus wheku face carved to the butt, height 14.57 in.,

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A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional…
19th Century Wakahuia with Human Figures and Paua Shell Eyes

A large early 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures (one missing the lower section of the mouth), each with three fingered hands resting on the thighs and cut paua shell adorning the eyes.

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A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather,…
Wakahuia with Huia Feather and Elaborate Carvings, 19th Century

A good 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box) with huia feather, finely carved of classical elongated oval form. Each end with ancestral figures with projecting wheku heads. The body carved with tripple haehae and pakati notching in rauponga design. The lid

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A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated…
19th Century Wakahuia with Stylized Human Figures and Intricate Carvings

A 19th century Wakahuia (treasure box), traditional elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures carved in high relief. Each with arms outstretched behind their backs with hands resting on the box. The body of the box carved with radiating lines

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A large 20th century tokotoko with surmounting double-sided…
20th Century Tokotoko with Double-Sided Figures and Intricate Carvings

A large 20th century tokotoko with surmounting double-sided figures, figures displaying wheku heads with inset cut paua eyes, protruding tongues, and interlocking arms intricately carved with spirals, triple ridged haehae and pakati (dog notching), height

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A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene…
Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawhai Waka Huia Treasure Box

A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen and decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves). Ea

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi window frame, the base panel carved…
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. 34.25 in. x 26.77 in.

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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Tene Waitere Ngati Tarawahi Poupou, carved with an ancestral…
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 ra

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An early 20th century carved ebonised panel, centered by a…
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. 35.04 in. x 25…

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Early 20th century tekoteko figure (gable figure), the figure…
Early 20th Century Tekoteko Figure in Red Ochre Paint

Early 20th century tekoteko figure (gable figure), the figure with hands placed to abdomen. Painted in red ochre with ta moko highlighted in white, height 31.10 in.

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A 19th century Maihi (barge board), carved with interlinked…
19th Century Maori Maihi Barge Board with Manaia Figures

A 19th century Maihi (barge board), carved with interlinked manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. The wreathen figures decorated with rauponga and pikorauru. Red ochre painted surface. Provenance: Wagner Museum collection. Peter Stratford collection. 24

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An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with…
19th Century Waka Rauawa with Wheku and Manaia Carvings

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable the

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An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with…
19th Century Carved Waka Gunwale with Wheku and Manaia Figures

An early 19th century waka Taua Rauawa (Gunwale), carved with side profile figures with wheku faces interlinked with manaia figures with cut paua shell eyes. Red ochre painted finish. Pierced with circular holes to the upper and lower section to enable the

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A good early 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club),…
19th Century Wahaika with Carved Wheku Figure and Hooked Blade

A good early 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), traditional hooked blade with carved wheku figure to the inner blade curve. The grip section terminating in a carved wheku head. Pierced for suspension. Small natural wood depression to one side of

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Model Tauihu (canoe prow), carved wood figure with wheku head…
Carved Tauihu Figure with Wheku Head and Paua Eyes

Model Tauihu (canoe prow), carved wood figure with wheku head displaying a protruding tongue, inlaid paua shell eyes, and three figured hands clasped to the belly. Circa 1920, length 7.09 in.,

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A Presentation Hei Tiki Gifted to King Edward VIII. The Hei…
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 with

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Assorted items from Papua New Guinea, including; a hafted adze,…
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.

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Two cast standing Maori figures, 36 cm, 35 cm height
Maori Standing Figures - 36cm & 35cm

Two cast standing Maori figures, 14.17 in., 13.78 in. height

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Three carved pou Whakairo figures with Tiki
Pou Whakairo Trio with Tiki Carvings

Three carved pou Whakairo figures with Tiki

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Wakahuia lid carved with two opposing male and female figures,…
Opposing Male and Female Figures Wakahuia Lid

Wakahuia lid carved with two opposing male and female figures, 18.50 in. length

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A Buka Island paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Buka Island, Papua New Guinea

A Buka Island paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 69.69 in. length

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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
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, 64.57 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Ramu River Ancestor Paddle

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 63.39 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, 66.93 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle with concentric bands to the top, 77.17 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle with concentric bands to the top, 81.10 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Ramu River, PNG

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 72.44 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, concentric bands carved to top of the handle, 74.80 in. length

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A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
Stylized Ancestor Paddle from Papua New Guinea

A Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment to one side of the blade, carving to lower end of the handle, 81.50 in. length

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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
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, 67.72 in. length

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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized…
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, 76.77 in. length

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Early 19th century Architectual board section, possibly the…
Wheku Ancestral Figure Door Section

Early 19th century Architectual board section, possibly the door to a kumara pit store, carved with an ancestral figure with a wheku head with protruding tongue with pakati detailing. The figure holds a patu to the abdomen clasped in three fingered hands.

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Carved wooden whakawae (door Jamb) section, the early 19th…
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 takaran

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A small ornamental hoe (paddle), displaying a carved wheku…
Paua-eyed Wheku Ornamental Hoe

A small ornamental hoe (paddle), displaying a carved wheku figure with inlaid paua eyes and hands clasped to belly, 18.50 in. length.

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A 19th century tokotoko (traditional carved walking stick)…
19th Century Heberley Tokotoko Walking Stick with Ta-moko and Paua Shell

A 19th century tokotoko (traditional carved walking stick) attributed to Jacob William Heberley (1849-1906). Naturalistic carved figure with ta-moko surmounting three wheku heads. The figures all with inset cut paua shell eyes (one missing) and decorated w

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A 20th century wahaika by Norman Clark, carved wood and applied…
Paua Wahaika with Wheku Figure and Face

A 20th century wahaika by Norman Clark, carved wood and applied paua, with wheku figure and face to the grip section, 15.75 in. length

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A carved wood Maori desk stand with glass ink well, decorated…
Maori Desk Stand with Carved Heads and Inlaid Paua

A carved wood Maori desk stand with glass ink well, decorated with carved wheku heads and manaia with inlaid paua, 8.66 in. x 11.81 in.

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Mutu kaka (bird perch snare), carved from a single piece of…
Manaia Perch Snare with Wheku Figure

Mutu kaka (bird perch snare), carved from a single piece of wood, perch section slightly curved terminating in manaia face. Wheku figure to shank with fingers to belly and bent knees, 9.06 in. x 9.45 in.

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A vintage carved rimu wakahuia, the lid with pair of stylised…
Carved Rimu Wakahuia with Stylised Figures and Paua Inset Eyes

A vintage carved rimu wakahuia, the lid with pair of stylised figures with paua inset eyes, all over lineal and notch carved detail, length 14.17 in.

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An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with…
Stylized Figure Waka Huia Treasure Box

An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with two seated stylised figures each supporting the box in their outstretched arms and legs. The ovoid heart form box carved with rauponga decoration. Paua insert highlights. Original dark stained f

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Pauline Yearbury (Ngapuhi 1926-1977), 'Manaia', incised and…
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'. 15.94 in. x 6.50…

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A New Zealand folk art figure, Hand-carved from wood. Depicting…
Paua inlaid wooden figure with blade and loincloth

A New Zealand folk art figure, Hand-carved from wood. Depicting a figure holding a blade, and wearing a a blue fabric loincloth. The figure stands on a cubic base with an inlaid metal '3'. The eyes and blade are detailed with paua shell inlay, height 24.5

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A pair of New Zealand folk art figures, carved from wood. One…
New Zealand Wood Carved Folk Art Figures

A pair of New Zealand folk art figures, carved from wood. One figure holds a patu. The other figure has paua shell inlaid eyes. Tallest height 5.91 in., width 1.93 in., depth 1.77 in.

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A folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a figure with…
Tekoteko with Clasped Hands and Long Tongue

A folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a figure with hands clasped at the stomach and a long extending tongue. With one remaining paua shell eye, height 6.97 in., width 2.95 in., depth 1.97 in.

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A kauri gum figure of a kiwi, Hand-carved and painted, height…
Hand-carved Kauri Gum Kiwi Figure

A kauri gum figure of a kiwi, Hand-carved and painted, height 4.92 in., width 5.12 in., depth 2.56 in.

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A collection of three New Zealand folk art figures, each carved…
Kiwi Wood Carvings: Three Folk Art Figures

A collection of three New Zealand folk art figures, each carved from wood in different carving styles. Tallest height 6.69 in., width 1.73 in., depth 1.77 in.

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A collection of four New Zealand folk art figures, carved from…
Kiwi Tongue Folk Art Collection

A collection of four New Zealand folk art figures, carved from wood. All with hands at the stomach and long extending tongues. Each with pauashell eyes. Tallest height 5.31 in., width 1.50 in., depth 1.34 in.

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A New Zealand folk art figure, carved from wood. Depicting a…
Paua-eyed Tongue Carving

A New Zealand folk art figure, carved from wood. Depicting a freestanding figure with hands resting at the stomach and a long tongue extended. With pauashell eyes and coloured brown/red, height 8.66 in., width 1.97 in., depth 1.77 in.

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A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from kauri wood.…
Kauri Wood Tekoteko with Paua Shell Eyes

A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from kauri wood. Depicting a freestanding figure with hands at chest. With pauashell eyes, height 6.46 in., width 2.76 in., depth 1.85 in.

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A New Zealand folk art carved figure, carved from wood.…
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 7.60 in., width 3.74 in., depth 1.85 in.

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A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a…
Paua-eyed tekoteko figure

A New Zealand folk art tekoteko, carved from wood. Depicting a figure with hands at the stomach and a long extending tounge. With pauashell inlay eyes. Coloured black, height 6.50 in., width 2.28 in., depth 1.38 in.

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A large folk art carving of a wahaika, carved from a single…
Folk Art Wahaika Carving

A large folk art carving of a wahaika, carved from a single piece of hardwood. This oversized wahaika features deeply carved notched patterns at the head. At the inner-side of the blade is a figure. With remnants of paint in tones of brown, red, and black.

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A carved Epa from a model Pataka, Aotearoa, early 20th century.…
Carved Epa from Rotorua School, Aotearoa

A carved Epa from a model Pataka, Aotearoa, early 20th century. From the Rotorua school. Carved from wood and depicting multiple faces and figures. Coloured with red ochre paint. With paua shell inlaid eyes, height 23.82 in., width 23.23 in., depth 0.79…

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A New Zealand folk art figure, carved from wood depicting a…
Colorful Kneeling Folk Art Figure from New Zealand

A New Zealand folk art figure, carved from wood depicting a kneeling figure. The figure has been coloured with paint, and has detailing for eyes and skirt, height 9.84 in., width 3.35 in., depth 3.94 in.

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Green stone figures, three Mexican in the form of pre Columbian,…
Mexican Olmec Stone Figures Set of Three

Green stone figures, three Mexican in the form of pre Columbian, Depictions of Olmec figures Repair to one leg, height 3.35 in., to 6.50 in.

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Folk Art Maori figure, 33 cm high
Maori Folk Art Figure (33cm)

Folk Art Maori figure, 12.99 in. high

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A small folk art tobacco box, Aotearoa. A small box crafted…
Folk Art Tobacco Box from Aotearoa

A small folk art tobacco box, Aotearoa. A small box crafted from wood. Featuring hand-carved designs of figures to the top, front, and reverse, and flowers to the sides. Height 1.81 in., width 4.41 in., depth 2.76 in. Provenance: Private Collection,…

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