A Maori Shark Hook (matau) New Zealand, c. 1750

A Maori Jade Pendant (hei tiki) New Zealand, c. 1750-1800 Carved from translucent imperial green jade (nephrite), paua shell rings inlaid in deep eye sockets. The head cocked to the right, legs and ar

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A superb jade pendant /ear ornament, of marvelous translucent apple green hues, expertly carved into an extended hook-like shape an

Rare antique Maori kauri gum carved bust from New Zealand, late 19th century. Depicts a proud Maori Chieftain with black hair, painted eyes, and intricate inked facial tattoos (Moko), wearing a feathe

New Zealand Korowai Maori Cloak, 19th C. A flax cloak decorated with twisted wool black chord tags of the Korowai class of the New Zealand Maori. Size: 42'' x 42'' (107 x 107 cm). Provenance: collecte

Maori piupiu skirt composed of many individual leaves of the flax plant that hang separately and are only connected at the top by a braided flax band, New Zealand, 20th c. The process of making such a

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine kotiate club, a traditional type of weapon, hand-carved from a hard wood and inlaid with in

Oceania/Polynesia, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A huge oyster shell pectoral, presented to Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) on his trip to New Zealand. The shell has a rich, buttery

**Originally Listed At $3000** New Zealand, Maori culture, 19th century. Rare and exceptional carved wooden flute. Tapered at each end with carved Tiki at midsection, woven flax string (probably kieke

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden tokotokoe with beautiful carvings across the surface and an inlay of nacre shells in the finial and just abo

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Made of dark wood richly carved, decorated with two inlaid abalone shell "eyes", this is a korere, a feeding funnel. When a

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A well-preserved model canoe, hand-carved from sumptuous hardwood of a deep brown hue. The lengthy canoe features integral side walls decorate

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine and rare stone pendant known a pounamu kuru, made from a lovely nephrite jade with a drilled perforation on the tip for suspension. The

New Zealand, Maori, ca. late 18th to mid-19th century CE. A finely carved wooden canoe prow presenting an expressive visage with an open mouth featuring lips incised with chevron motifs, a protruding

New Zealand, Maori, ca. 20th century CE. A finely carved jade pendant suspended from an 18K gold wire depicting a variant of the so-called manaia, with the head of a bird and the tail of a fish, a gol

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. late 19th century to early 20th century CE. This is a fine hand carved portrait style bust of a Maori warrior or chieftain. The man is portrayed with an ornate

Originally offered at $500... Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An expertly carved wooden abstract anthropomorphic wheku face with nacre shell disc eyes. The abstract vis

Maori Studies Permanent Carbonette Photos. Wellington: Thos. Pringle, c.1900. Oblong 4to, original card wrappers with mounted carbon-print photograph to front cover, 12 carbon-print photographs (18.5

Maori style jade double Koru sculpture, 20th/21st c., New Zealand, heavy stone tabletop sculpture, incised signature "Shin" to underside, with small retailer's pamphlet, 2.25"h x 16.5"l x 8"w Provenan

**Originally Listed At $300** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fantastically carved dark wood inkwell complete with antique glass ink jar. On either side o

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely hei tiki pendant, of a flat form with a convex obverse surface, that is hand-carved from semi-translucent stone

**Originally Listed At $750** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. 19th century CE. This is a beautiful miniature carving of a protective gable figure tiki known as a Tekoteko, inlaid with abalone shells

A New Zealand jade carved hei matau by Paddy Cooper. Representing a stylised fish hook and symbolising strength, good luck and safe travel over water. Length 8.5cms. Weight 53.5gms.

DESCRIPTION: Three books published by Blackie and Son Limited. Late 19th century. Includes: 1) "Maori and Settler: A Tale of the New Zealand War". G.A. Henty. Eight illustrations by Alfred Pearse and

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming a cross motif on one side and the eyes of Janus-faced zoomorphic motifs on