Price Guide to Antiques & Collectables
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New Zealand Maori artefacts mutu (bird snares)

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.

There are no restrictions on the purchase of Maori items that have no Y number or Pacific Island or other artefacts from around the world.

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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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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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19th century mutu kaka (bird perch snare), carved from a single…
Wheku Head Mutu Kaka Bird Perch Snare

19th century mutu kaka (bird perch snare), carved from a single piece of wood with gentle arch to the perch section issuing from a carved wheku head terminating in a side profile wheku head, 10.24 in. x 7.87 in.

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A mutu Kak' bird perch snare, Aotearoa, carved from a single…
Mutu Kak' Bird Perch Snare from Aotearoa

A mutu Kak' bird perch snare, Aotearoa, carved from a single piece of wood, this mutu kak' is in the form of a 'T'. The handle of the perch has a large carved wheku (face). The perch is a straight shaft with a smaller wheku carved into the end. Native bird

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A 19th century mutu kaka, Maori bird Snare perch, made from a…
Maori Bird Snare Perch from 19th Century New Zealand

A 19th century mutu kaka, Maori bird Snare perch, made from a single piece of wood, unbalanced T-shaped with an upright section carved as a wheku with protruding jaw and a horizontal perch slightly curved terminating in another wheku. Native birds, such as

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A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden mutu…
Maori bird snare perch with manaia face

A 19th century / early 20th century Maori carved wooden mutu kaka (bird Snare perch). Perch section slightly curved terminating in manaia face. Full figure to shank with fingers on chest and bent knees. Weku style face. On stand. Length 12.99 in.

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20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough…
Maori Carved Waka Keruru with Stylised Masks and Figures

20th century Maori carved waka keruru (bird snare), long trough form, the exterior carved with stylised Maori masks and figures, each end with a full stylised head, branch sections set at each end and above forming a perch, paua inset eyes. Length 44.88…

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Mutu kaka - wooden bird Snare contact period or earlier, upper…
Manaia Carved Wooden Bird Snare

Mutu kaka - wooden bird Snare contact period or earlier, upper portion of upwright with full face manaia type carving to end of arm, height 9.84 in. Provenance: John Griffin collection

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Mutu kaka - perch snare made from a single piece of wood, with…
Maori Perch Snare with Figural Carving and Inlaid Shell

Mutu kaka - perch snare made from a single piece of wood, with strong figural carving to front upper portion and arching back. Paired notching to top of the arching back. Inlaid shell to eyes. Terminates with stylised manaia (Maori mythological creature) e

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Maori Northland style bird snare made from pohutukawa wood
Pohutukawa bird snare from Maori Northland

Maori Northland style bird snare made from pohutukawa wood

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