Lure hook "matau" - New Zealand, Maori

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

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.

New Zealand, Maori Wakahuia Feather Box, ca. 1840an unusual example with serpentine heads and finely carved, intended to preserve the nephrite adornments and the precious feathers of the Huia bird, wh

wood, shell inlay, A "patu wahaika" is a type of traditional Maori hand weapon used for thrusting and striking in close-quarter, hand-to-hand fighting and an important status symbol of high-ranking me

Maori, New Zealand, ca. 1st quarter of the 20th century CE. This is a well-carved deep green nephrite hei tiki, a carved Maori pendant depicting a human figure. The figure is genderless; hei tiki are

A VINTAGE TRIBAL NEW ZEALAND MAORI CARVED WOOD TEWHATEWHA CLUB with mother of pearl inlaid eyes. 120 cm long.

2 New Zealand Maori Green "Jades;" a Pendant with inset eyes & a small pendant figure mounted in 14K Yellow Gold as a Ring. US ring size 9. Weight of ring with stone 1.8 grams. Age related wear to bot

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

New Zealand Maori Tiki Teko Tako Teno Tezo of Kauri Rngi Redman Carved Wood Carving Sculpture Statue with Abalone Pearl Eyes Signed Lower Right Back of Foot Bottom "R" (Rangi) Right Good Vintage Condi

1: Taylor. Te Ika a Maui, Or New Zealand and its Inhabitants… London, 1855. Folding map, illustrations. Publisher's green cloth, top half of spine strip lacking, some loose gatherings, contents

Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed, [1972.] Folio, contemporary half morocco, map, 49 plates

A close-quarters staff weapon, approximately 27.5" long. This, and many lots forthcoming are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense of the word. This antiquarian truly enjoyed

AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY NEW ZEALAND MAORI TRIBAL GRASS SKIRT. 116 cm x 55 cm.

20th century A.D. A wooden box with sliding lid; the vertical faces carved with geometric schemes and the lid bearing the head, face and arms of a god, eyes set with abalone shell inserts. 80 grams, 1

1800's Advance New Zealand Maori Warrior Penny Token Scrace

A New Zealand Maori carved baton with shell inlaid details. 23" long.

TRAY 3 PERUVIAN POTTERY CHARGERS 12"DIAM, NEW ZEALAND MAORI BOY GLASS BOWL 2"H X 12 1/2"DIAM.

17 1/4" long. Inlaid. Neat piece.

A PAIR OF UNUSUAL NEW ZEALAND MAORI DOLLS. 16 cm high.

**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

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

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

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. early 20th century CE. A gorgeous and special example of a traditional paddle shaped club made from jadeite. Clubs carved from jade and other

Oceania, "Aotearoa" New Zealand, Maori Tribe circa 1880-1950s. Green semi-translucent hardstone or Pounamu, Hei Tiki pendant carved in stone Taonga of a figure featuring oval head and pierced openings