Large Decorative Koruru with Detailed Ta Moko, 20th Century
A large decorative koruru. The naturalistic face with pierced eyes and open mouth and with detailed ta moko. Some splitting and damage evident to the surface. 20th century. 41.34 in. x 23.62 in.
Maori Carved Gable Mask with Paua Shell Eyes
A large vintage Maori carved gable mask, in deep relief with lineal and notch detail, double spirals to the cheeks, tongue extended and pronounced flared brow. Paua shell inset eyes, height 26.18 in. Provenance: Purchased/commissioned by an American woman…
Sepik Region Woven Masks
Two woven masks, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, comprising a woven Gable mask, Black Water Lakes Sepik region, decorated with natural earth pigments and fibre and a woven reed yam mask, Maprik Hills, Sepik Region, the largest mask 7.87 in. high
Papua New Guinea Gable Mask
A gable mask, carved wood and shell with earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 24.80 in. high
Maori-themed carved folk art with central tekoteko figure
New Zealand folk art, carving, on a Maori theme featuring a central tekoteko figure atop a koruru face and a manaia head to the top section, height 35.63 in. Provenance: formerly in the John Perry collection
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 29.53 in.
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 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 7.68 in.
Maori Koruru Carved Box
A Maori folk art box, dark stained timber, carved to the inset lid with a koruru mask in high relief, wheku faces and profiles decorate the sides. 7.48 in. x 4.72 in. x 3.35 in.
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 7.87 in.
Pounamu Koruru Pendant with Sealing Wax Inlaid Eyes
A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes, height 3.54 in. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs.
Maori Mantel Clock Frame with Koruru and Fish Carvings
A Maori folk art carved frame for a mantel clock, with a koruru head flanked by fish, above linked pairs of dolphin tails, width 18.50 in. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum…
Maori Carved Frame with Koruru and Wheku Heads
A Maori folk art carved frame, with koruru and profile wheku heads flanking a small cavity, width 18.11 in. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
Maori Tekoteko with Koruru Mask and Whakapapa Loops
An important 19th century or earlier Maori carved wooden tekoteko. The top figure with carved moku to face, one hand to stomach and the other to mouth (finger missing). Below is a weku style koruru mask, linked to the top figure through a series of pierced
Maori Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
19th century Maori tekoteko figure, with a patu held in the right hand, open mouth displaying block form teeth and male genitals present, surmounting a Koruru mask suggesting this figure was featured in an elevated position. Old red brown paint finish, hei
19th Century Whalebone Double-Sided Hair Comb
A 19th century whalebone heru (hair comb), double sided, with two profile manaia cresting a koruru head above two divided blocks of tines, one block with the outer tine broken off. The face's eyes all with red sealing wax inlay, height 6.69 in. Y…
Maori Folk Art Carving with Tekoteko and Manaia Figures
New Zealand folk art carving, on a Maori theme featuring a central Tekoteko figure atop a koruru face and a manaia head to the top section, with inset paua shell eyes, height 35.63 in. Provenance: John Perry collection
Maori Carved Sheath Knife with Military Mark
A sheath knife with Maori carved wooden handle, the handle decorated with rauru spirals and koruru heads, the sheath stamped with a military broad arrow mark. Oral history provenances this to John Cuthbert Adams (1854-1932) previous Mayor of Tauranga and d
Shark Vertebrae Walking Stick with Maori Ivory Handle
A walking stick made of shark vertebrae with an ivory handle carved with Maori designs. The 65 graduated vertebrae interspersed by horn discs, the silver ferrule embossed with a koruru mask head, the handle with tiki figures on a notched pattern ground. Pr
Maori Carved Panel with Wheku and Koruru Masks
A Maori carved panel, carved as two masks, a wheku head above a koruru head, both with paua inlaid ring eyes. Rotorua area c.1950s. Height 29.72 in.
Maori Wahaika with Tiki Heads and Koruru Butt
A naïve folk art carved Maori wahaika, in the manner of Capt. Gilbert Small, the blade with tiki heads and figure, the butt as a koruru head with paua eyes. Length 17.32 in.
Maori Carved Box with Koruru Head and Various Heads
A 20th century Maori carved box, rectangular, the lid carved in high relief with a koruru head, the sides further carved with various heads. Dark stained kauri. 74.80 in. x 4.72 in. x 3.15 in.
Maori Koruru Mask - Carved Wood
Caved Maori koruru mask, 9.06 in. x 5.91 in.
Tekoteko Figure with Patu and Koruru Mask
Tekoteko figure, 19th century, surmounting a koruru mask, the tekoteko holding a patu, Y13863. Height 32.28 in.
Maihi House Posts of Maori Ancestors
Two large house posts (maihi), Maori People, New Zealand (early twentieth century), inlaid pearl shell and trade paint on carved hardwood, 81.10 in. high (2). The large carved meeting house was usually named after an important ancestor and in most parts…
Koruru lizard tiki architectural carving
Carved architectural element. Koruru' strong tiki figure with mouth open revealing a lizard with an inset shell eye, carved double haehae and dog tooth notching. Dry red-wash patina. Height 19.49 in. Width 13.58 in.
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. Unusuall