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
Arahura Pouwhenua: Maori Carving Representing Earth, Sky, and Knowledge
A pouwhenua carved by Tim Wraight in 2002. This pouwhenua is carved from ancient swamp totara at the Maori Marae at Motueka near Nelson. It was blessed at the Maori Marae at Arahura on the West coast on its journey to the vendors then property in Wanaka an
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
19th Century Paua Inlaid Wheku Pouwhenua with Dark Patina
A good 19th century pouwhenua (long handled fighting staff). Slender tapering shaft with finely carved double sided wheku head inlaid with paua shell (one missing. Rich dark patina. Height 59.84 in.
Carved Maori Design Lee Enfield Rifle by Rangi Redman
A 1917 World War I mark 1 dated .303 Lee Enfield rifle with all-over-carved Maori designs attributed to Rangi Redman, quality carved spiral and notch carved detail to all woodwork. Note: Mr Redman (a kiwi World War II Veteran) was known to have carved .303
Maori War Spherical Stone Cannonball
Maori wars cannon ball, spherical stone.
Maori Whale Bone Spears with Wheku Carving
Three Maori whale bone spear tips, one carved with a wheku head.
Carved 19th Century Pouwhenua Fighting Staff
19th century pouwhenua (long handled pointed fighting staff), with a carved tapering pointed blade with haehae and whakarare decoration. The center of the handle with a finely carved wheku head with paua shell eyes. The handle terminating in a further whek
Tri-barbed Bone Spear Point (10cm)
Bone spear point, three consecutive barbs terminating in a sharp point. 3.94 in. length.
Barb Bone Spear with Six Rounded Ends
Bone spear barb, rounded end with six barbs. 6.89 in.
Rare 19th Century Maori Kotaha Spear Whip
A rare and important 19th century kotaha ( spear whip), the handle carved with a figure with folded legs and well defined wheku head. Rich patina across the surface of the tapering cylindrical shaft. These rare Maori wooden dart launchers are often elabora
Robust Pouwhenua Weapon with Elegant Design
A 19th century Pouwhenua, robust early pouwhenua of smaller proportions. The pouwhenua is an elegant and highly effective weapon with a superior robust rau (blade) than the more common taiaha; pouwhenua were a formidable weapon made for war. This superb an
Hawk Feathered Tewhatewha on Presentation Stand
A 19th century tewhatewha with hawk bundles, fine tewhatewha in orthodox form with axe shaped blade leading to a flattened cylindrical shaft and spear point. Below the distinctive blade of the tewhatewha hangs an early ball of karearea (New Zealand falcon)
Stingray Barb Bird Spear Tip
A rare stingray barb bird spear tip
Kohekohe Pouwhenua with Carved Manaia Paua Inlay
19th century pouwhenua (long handled weapon), possible kohekohe hardwood, rounded rau (blade) with carved whiti towards botton of shaft, depicts a carved manaia paua inlay to one eye only, 59.84 in.
Maori Swordfish Bill Carved with Manaia and Paua Eyes
An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a wooden hilt as a 'sword', the bill carved in low relief with a manaia with inset paua eyes, whorl and notch patterns, the hilt butt knob carved as a profile manaia head, length 70.87 in.
Pair of Antique Maori Carved Wood Swords
Two various antique carved wood New Zealand Maori swords, including sword with hand carved handle and 'blade' (small losses), and another (also with small loss to hilt). Length 30.31 in. and 27.56 in.
Rare Hoeroa: Exceptional Whalebone Weapon of Prestigious Warriors
Superb and Important Hoeroa. This rare traditional whalebone long club was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon and was made from the lower jaw of the sperm whale. The is shaped to a transverse, convex edge and the top is finely ca
Rare Tao Spear with Three Barbs
Rare tao (spear). A rare type of early weapon. Elongated tubular form with pointed ends and three barbs to head. Fine, rich dark patina. Length 85.83 in. Width 0.98 in.
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 12.99 in.
Maori War Cannonball: 9lb, 10cm Diameter
New Zealand Maori wars cannon ball, weight: 9 poun. Diameter. Diameter 3.94 in.
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
Rare Iron Trade Bird Spear Point
Iron trade bird spear point, a rare object in the form of an early bird-hunting spear point with seven barbs. These points would have been traded to Maori in the 18th/19th century. Length 5.71 in. Width 0.39 in.