Maori Hand Club, New Zealand

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

A trio of hand carved decor in the indigenous Polynesian Maori people of New Zealand. Includes a Waka canoe boat; a decorative war club; and a totem-style wall hanging. Wall hanging is missing one mot

**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

A Maori War Club Paddle New Zealand, Circa 20th Century A.D. Length 14 inches (35 cm). Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Ashville, Nort

A Maori Whalebone Club (Patu) New Zealand, Circa 18th Century A.D. Height 15 x width 6 inches. Provenance: Private Collection, Germany. Bonhams, New York, 12 May 2011, Lot 2058.

Maori Carved Wood Club, Taiaha, New Zealand. Measure 23" Long. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any co

A Maori War Club, tewhatewha New Zealand, 19th century Hardwood with a glossy patina from handling, especially on the shaft. A finely carved manaia head on the shaft. P

Title: MAORI - Kapua Box mother of pearl abalone inlay Additional Information: Great Kapua box, Maori, New Zealand. All hand carved with a figural face on the lid with pearl abalone eye inlays. Good c

Striking hand carved wood figure with paua shell eyes. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 10.25"H Country of Origin: New Zealand

A 19TH CENTURY NEW ZEALAND MĀORI HARDWOOD FIGHTING CLUB the deep shaped rounded head with an indented carved collar and plain handle (36cm overall)

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming the eyes of an acrobatic anthropomorphc figure that is on one side. The ha

New Zealand, 18th or 19th century with original drilled hold through grip for leather wrist strap, beautifully figured stone in deep green color, 11 1/2" high

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

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

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

**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

A Maori ceremonial adze with a quality piece of apple green jade head. This piece originates from the Maori Tribe of New Zealand and features an elaborately hand carved handle with mother of pearl inl

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

The Wahaika Maori New Zealand is a weapon that is regarded as a club. Carved in the tropical wood of the place it was often (as in this case) decorated with the Tiki, a legendary spirit very dear to t

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 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

**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

Maori figure, New Zealand, 1930s, depicted standing, and having incised facial deocration, with hands resting on stomach, and rising on a plinth base, probably created for the Western market, 12.5"h

An early 20th century ceremonial axe, wood with mother of peal inlay and an exceptional quality brillant green jade axehead. 16" L; 6-1/8" L Jade axehead.