19th Century Maori Chisel in Kawakawa Stone, 8.5 cm Length
A small 19th century whao (Maori chisel). Carved in Kawakawa variety stone. Length 3.35 in.
Wooden netsuke: Two rats on Daikoku's mallet, incised mark
Carved wooden netsuke, in the form of two rats on Daikoku's mallet, incised mark to base, length 2.36 in.
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
Pre-European Inanga Pounamu Whao with Partial Heat-Treatment
A Pre-European pounamu Whao (chisel), Inanga variety stone with an unusual dark demarcation to the upper section indicating partial heat-treatment. Hammer end slanted. Circular cross-section tapering to a steep bevel and sharp cutting edge. Smooth polished
54 cm Ta Whakairo Mallet
Ta Whakairo (mallet), 21.26 in. length.
Broken Pounamu Whao Chisels - 8cm and 5cm
Two pounamu Whao (chisels), upper sections broken away, 3.15 in., 1.97 in.
Three Tools: Pacific Adze and Chisel
Two Pacific adze and a Chisel
Indian Stone Tools from Panama
A collection of Indian stone adze and chisels from Panama
Heart-shaped Whakairo Mallet for Eel Net Support
Ta Whakairo (mallet), heart shaped lower section with a central recess then tapering to the grip shaft. Showing wear usage. Historically used to peg the supports for eel nets, Provenance: Wagner Museum collection. Northland, 23.62 in. length.
62cm Whakairo Mallet
Ta Whakairo (mallet), 24.41 in. length.
Kawakawa Stone Chisel with Polished Edge
Partially formed toki pounamu and Whao chisel Bisected by a Lapidary scarf, Kawakawa variety stone. Polished with sharp cutting edge, 3.94 in. length.
Maori Whao Chisel with Stone Blade and Wooden Handle
An old Maori whao (chisel), the stone blade lashed to a wooden handle, length 5.51 in.
Lapidary Scarfing on Pale Inanga Chisel
Chisel (pale Inanga), Lapidary scarfing along lateral edge. 5.12 in. length. Y number pending
Serrated Tattooing Chisels - Bone Uhi Matarau Pair
Two bone uhi Matarau (serrated tattooing chisels). Provenance: field collection. 1.73 in., 1.69 in. length.
Inanga Whao Chisel with Partial Heat-Treatment
A Pre-European pounamu Whao (chisel), Inanga variety stone with an unusual dark demarcation to the upper section indicating partial heat-treatment. Hammer end slanted. Circular cross-section tapering to a steep bevel and sharp cutting edge. Smooth polished
White-included Inanga Whao Chisel (9cm)
Inanga Whao (chisel), with a distinctive white inclusion. 3.54 in. length.
Inanga Pounamu Chisel - 13cm
Pounamu chisel, Inanga variety stone. 5.12 in. length.
Mottled Green Pounamu Chisel from Aotearoa
A pounamu chisel, Aotearoa, made from a mottled dark green nephrite stone. Polished body with a broken cutting edge. The chisel has a rounded quadrangular cross-section. Length 4.06 in., width 0.59 in., depth 0.59 in.
Te Umupakaroa Find: Small Dark Green Pounamu Chisel
Small pounamu chisel, dark green nephrite, found at Te Umupakaroa at the northern end of Kapiti Island, 1.46 in. length
Green Grey Pounamu Chisel Pendant with Yellow Inclusions
Pounamu chisel, Quadrangular shape, green grey nephrite with yellow inclusions evident in the stone, hour glass suspension hole to enable suspension as a pendant, found at Te Umupakaroa at the north end of Kapiti Island.
Master Carver's Ornate Talking Stick
A talking stick (tokotoko) chisel carved by master carver Mel Manu (Ngapuhi). The traditional design of this tokotoko or talking stick is ornately carved entirely by hand, using chisel tools. Tokotoko is fashioned in the form of a walking stick and from on
Kiwi Feathered Taiaha by Master Carver Mel Manu
A Mel Manu taiaha adorned with kiwi feathers. A weapon of hardwood with one end carved to represent a head with a protruding tongue, and other representing the body of a warrior. The upoko (head) and the arero (tongue) are heavily carved in the traditional
Kiwi Feathered Taiaha by Master Carver Mel Manu
A Mel Manu taiaha adorned with kiwi feathers. A weapon of hardwood with one end carved to represent a head with a protruding tongue, and other representing the body of a warrior. The upoko (head) and the arero (tongue) are heavily carved in the traditional
Maori Wood Carving: Te Rangitane O Manawatu Pou
A hand-chiselled pou by master carver Mel Manu. Te Rangitane O Manawatu. The art of whakairo or Maori wood carving is no better represented than in this carving of a pou, intricately hand chiselled in the Manawatu-Whanganui style. Carved during 2002 and 20
Impressive Ngapuhi Waka Prow Replica by Tamati Edwards
A large and impressive waka prow by the late Tamati Edwards. This prow was chisel carved by the late Tamati Edwards who is of Ngapuhi of Northland, New Zealand. The prow is an exact downsized replica of the famous Ngapuhi waka taua named Ngatokimatawhaorua
Maori Tattooing Education Set with Replica Tools and Mask
A Dominion Museum Education service Maori tattooing box, the presentation cabinet fitted to the interior with a replica mahoe (wooden mallet) uhi (chisel) and pigment pot, together with a cast tattooed mask, a copy of the cast mask made in Rotorua in 1853
Greenstone Chisel and Stone Pieces Assortment
Three greenstone chisel pieces and stone piece, 3.35 in., 2.76 in., 1.57 in., 5.91 in.
Dublin Map by Mallet, 1684
Alain Manesson Mallet 1630-1706 map 'Dvblin' Dublin, circa 1684, 6.30 in. x 4.33 in. and 6.30 in. x 4.33 in. x 11.61 in. x 9.45 in. frame
18th Century Greenstone Whao and White Stone Toki
Three 18th century or earlier small greenstone Whao (chisel), two of classic tapering form. The third of rounded crude form. Together with a toki of white stone material, length 2.76 in., 2.36 in., 1.97 in., 4.33 in.
Antique Hand Tools Collection with Mallet
Accumulation of antique hand tools, 19th and early 20th century, mallet 12.99 in. high
Pre-19th Century Maori Green Stone Whao Chisels
Five small pre 19th century Maori green stone Whao (Chisels). Provenance: Ex Webster collection (some numbers indecipherable). Length 3-1.97 in.
Maori Green Stone Chisel Pendant
A pre 20th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) in the form of a whao (chisel). Bevelled edges. Length 1.77 in.
20cm Chisel for Stone Carving
Stone whao / chisel 7.87 in. length
Antique Nephrite Chisel with Curved Blade
A 19th century or earlier pounamu whao (nephrite chisel), long tapered form with mildly curved blade, the butt end tapering to an approximate point, length 4.13 in. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Antique Nephrite Chisel with Stone Tooling
A 19th century or earlier whao pounamu (nephrite chisel), quadrangular form, evidence of stone tooled cut to one side, a central V-form cut to the length, flat bevel end. Provenance: Ex. Dunbar Sloane Auction, c.1980/90, then Private Estate Collection, len
Maori Whao Chisel from Flower Collection
An old Maori whao (chisel), mildly tapered form, near straight sharp bevel. Lustrous tone. Length 2.64 in. Provenance: The Flower family Collection. Registered Y20423.
Antique Pounamu Tattoo Chisel with Serrated Blade
19th century or earlier pounamu uhi (tattoo chisel) rectangular form with tapering serrated blade. Length 2.56 in. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 169, January 1972.
Maori Uhi Chisel with Pounamu Blade and Spike
An old Maori uhi (chisel), the oval section wooden shaft with lineal and notch cut detail, a serrated and notch cut small pounamu blade lashed to one end, a wooden spike to the other. Length 3.07 in. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection
Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under con
Early Maori Pounamu Kuru Collection
Three early Maori pounamu kuru, the longest of elongated ovoid form and semi-translucent dark tone, another of bowenite, the smallest as a chisel with bevelled straight edge. Lengths 2.56 in., 1.57 in. and 1.30 in. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Blades from Flower Family Collection
Three old Maori pounamu small blades, includes one chisel, one very small adze and another of good dark green tone. Lengths 1.30 in. and 3.15 in. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Maori Pounamu Chisel with Lapidiary Grooves
A pre-European Maori carved pounamu chisel, broken in two, the drill suspension hole broken and top section missing, semi-cylindrical form, longitudinal polished lapidary grooves evident, the blunt blade end with angled bevel. Broken in two and re-glued. L
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 12.01 in.
Polo Mallet and Pearl Gold Necklace
A 9ct gold necklace; polo mallet design links interspersed with 0.16 in. round cultured pearls. Length 19.88 in. Wt. 14.8g
7 Brown Leather Volumes with Gilt Tooling
Seven brown leather volumes with gilt tooling to include the Churchman's Companion, French Revolution, Russell's modern Europe & Memoirs of Langdale & mallet du pan. London (7)
Maori Judge's Gavel with Paua Inset Eyes
A late 19th century rare wooden judge's gavel. Carved by unknown Maori. Paua shell inset eyes on tiki face. Length 11.42 in.
Assorted Early Pestles and Pulveriser Set
Four various early Pestles etc. Three pestles with ceramic heads; boxwood mallet; and pulveriser. Length 16.54 in. (longest)
18th Century Maori Carver's Mallet
A late 18th century wooden carver's mallet, with carved wooden face with moko and wear marks to back (from use as a mallet). Also marked '4723.' length 11.42 in.
Small Greenstone Adze with Fine Chisel Work
A 19th century small greenstone adze (toki), of light green colour. Fine chisel work with grooves for lashing to a wooden haft handle. Length 3.74 in. Width 1.50 in.
Indonesian Gilt Gong with Mallet
A large Indonesian gong with gilt highlights on timber bracket, complete with mallet 18.90 in. diam
Antique Weathered Ta Mallet with Ovoid Head
Ta - large mallet heavy, ovoid striking head and cylindrical handle. Early, weathered patina. Length 25.59 in. Width 7.87 in.
Weathered Wooden Mallet with Ovoid Head
Ta mallet wooden with ovoid striking head and cylindrical handle. Early, weathered patina. Length 16.14 in. Width 5.31 in.
Nephrite Chisel Pair with High-Quality Pounamu
Pair of whao - chisels fine examples of a whao pounamu (nephrite chisels) fashioned from high-quality pounamu. One has a worn/broken suspension hole. Length 2.95 in. Width 0.59 in.; length 2.36 in. Width 0.63 in.