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Tribal — Cordy's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Tribal
- Aboriginal - Art (2)
- Aboriginal - Artefacts (24)
- African (141)
- New Guinean (83)
- New Zealand Maori (855)
- S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific (221)
- Zother (17)
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| *** | An uncommon pre-European Maori carved inunga pounamu hei tiki, good proportions and traditional form, chin to the left, hands to thighs, three tapered hourglass drilled and concealed suspension holes to the back top of head, one broken through, natural… | *** |  |
| *** | A good pre-European inanga pounamu hei tiki of elegant proportions and prestigious colour, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, hour-glass suspension hole to top, semi-concealed at the front, evidence of another hole beside. The reverse inscribed with… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, traditional mildly tapered form with chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs and single notch and tapered hourglass drilled and concealed suspension hole to top of head, good dark tone with… | *** |  |
| *** | A massive kauri gum nugget. Collected by the vendor's Scottish grandfather who worked in the kauri logging industry, c.1890s, as a limber (removing top branches to facilitate felling), in this employment he recovered this and two other naturally bled… | *** |  |
| *** | A massive kauri gum boulder, in polished state and natural as found form. Collected by a Scottish immigrant who worked in the kauri logging industry, c.1890s, as a limber (removing top branches to facilitate felling). In this employment he recovered this… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century large and impressive Maori pounamu mere, the traditional spatulate blade with reduced grip and rounded butt, the semi-cylindrical suspension hole with tapered outer edges, the nephrite of good dark green tone with dark and pale inclusions.… | *** |  |
| *** | A mere pounamu, traditional spatulate shape with swollen butt knob pierced by a large diameter off-centre hourglass hole. With an associated framed 'whakapapa' listing 11 owners, from Muriwai to Aporotanga and Te Awanui. inscribed with subscript:… | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, with head turned to the right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs and with single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, the original being through the top of the head having broken through and then modified… | *** |  |
| *** | A good pre-contact/contact period mere pounamu, the tapered butt with four curved tapered grooves, hour-glass suspension hole, traditional spatulate blade, dark/mid-green tone, evidence of start of another suspension hole, length 35 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu toki poutangata, of large size, the oval section cylindrical handle with stylised bust carved end, the raised top with entwined pierced and carved stylised figures in a good dark green kahurangi… | *** |  |
| *** | A whalebone tewhatewha, with distal blade extension and tapering shaft carved with a profile weku head inlaid with paua ring eyes to either side, length 100 cm. Y registered. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963). | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon 19th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin turned to the left, remnants of red sealing wax to eyes, right hand to abdomen, left hand to thigh. Height 9.5 cm. Note: in the uncommon Bowenite variety of pounamu, displaying high translucency and of… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare massive New Zealand (Northland) kauri gum boulder, of natural form with polished top, showing good mid to dark toning's with semi translucence. 50 x 38 x 21.5 cm. 16.9kgs. Note: This is the largest kauri gum boulder we have ever sold and one of the… | *** |  |
| *** | The Ian McMillan Estate Collection. At age 10 Ian McMillan was introduced to carving by Bruce Manley and continued to develop a love, knowledge and understanding of Maori and New Zealand history and culture. Ian spent the latter years of his life based at… | *** |  |
| *** | An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, of good deep profile, traditional slightly tapered form, dark green tone. Note: the depth and elegant soft carved features of this hei tiki make it an outstanding example. Length 10.8 cm, width 4.8 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A impressive large dark green 50kg pounamu boulder, flat ovoid form with full polished top, pale flecked inclusions. 65 cm x 42 cm x 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, traditional tapered form, head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, three early suspension holes all broken through, good mid-green tone. Length 7.7 cm, width 5.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), elegant lobed blade, oval grip with carved weku head with remains of red sealing wax to the eyes, square notched hole, darkish tone to one side, good patina and original polish. Length 33… | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European pounamu hei tiki, type II, of female form, well carved with head turned to the left shoulder, displays small recessed ring eyes, chin and ear projections, the counter sunk suspension hole dominantly drilled from the reverse one hand… | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, of good proportions with traditional features of head turned to left shoulder and hands clasped to thighs, single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, medium to dark green tone with semi-translucent pale… | *** |  |
| *** | A large river worn and polished pounamu boulder/touchstone, of semi-mountainous form, the dark green tone with pale inclusions, polished top. 52 x 44 x 280. Approx. 40kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A large 95kg. greenstone boulder, the natural boulder with three cut faces showing good dark green colour, white rind exterior. 40 cm x 43 cm x 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large 160kg N.Z. nephrite/pounamu boulder, large oval flattened form with polished top showing good dark green tone with pale and black flecked inclusions, natural river worn base. 80 cm x 53 cm x 150 approx. | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary Inanga pounamu Maori mere by Lewis Tamihana Gardiner, the elegant wide spatulate blade narrowing to a fine edge, the reduced tapered grip with single suspension hole, five concave encircling tapered ridges to the butt, plaited muka cord.… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori carved complete doorway (pare and support posts), the central stylised figure fully carved with haehae design and notched detail, tongue extended, the three digit hands clasped to the stomach, flanked by double spirals (pitau),… | *** |  |
| *** | A Charlie Wilson nephrite mere of traditional form with large spatula formed blade waisted grip and triple ring groove to the butt, tapered suspension hole, length 39 cm, housed in a carved wooden box of lozenge form with relief decoration of Maori… | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive large dark green 48kg pounamu boulder, river worn with full polished top, pale flecked inclusions. 58 x 30 x 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Maori contact period carved pounamu toki (adze blade), wide flat tapered form with mildly curved bevel, the narrow butt end with early pre-European type lapidary scarf and snap technique evident, the widest edge with two fine… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare late 19th early 20th century Maori carved kauri figure supported inkwell fine detailed carving, one figure supported on the back of a kneeling figure, all on an oval base, the bowl with original glass inkwell and black stained finish, paua inset… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late 19th century large carved kauri gum busts of a Maori chief and chieftainess, naturalistically represented with black staining to their hair and moko, both represented with a muku cloak wrapped to their shoulders, mounted on flat circular… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality contemporary mere Kawakawa by Thomas Ratima, of good size with elegant spatulate blade tapering to a fine edge, single tapered drilled suspension hole, four concave incised ridges to the tapered butt, good dark green tone. Length 38.5 cm. Note:… | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, traditional form with head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, concealed notch and hourglass cut suspension hole broken through, pale to mid-green/grey tone with pale tan and dark included highlights. Length 9… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan substantial carved whalebone kotiate, the traditional blades with overlapping shoulders, stylised mask to the butt, a substantial and heavy carving. Length 46 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A massive pounamu greenstone boulder, of flattened approximately circular shape, the upper surfaces partially polished and displaying rich deep green colour with lighter veining. Approx. 300kgs. Approx. 70 x 80 x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A quality carved Marsden Flower pounamu lotus flower bowl by Richard Anderson, the undulating rim of elegant sinuous form, raised ribs radiate from the central stem base, the dark tone with pale and orange tinged highlights. Carved from a river cobble.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and rare N.Z. colonial kauri gum portrait bust of a Maori wahine, near life-size with finely carved naturalistic detail, black coloured hair, moko to her chin, a woven muka cloak to her shoulders, raised on ebonised socle base. Some age cracking.… | *** |  |
| *** | An early/mid-19th century Maori carved patuki (wooden hand club) 'Of a Higher Ranking Person', the square section blade with fine linial and notch repeat carving and with a band of 12 detailed manaia and koruru masks, lobed grip and a stylised full head… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan carved waka k'iwi, oval pod-type form, the lid carved with stylised female figure with encircling three fingered hands, legs and genitals evident to one end, the base plain. Length 71 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare quality New Zealand carved and inlaid walking stick by Anton Teutenberg, the carved handle as the head of a tattooed Maori chief, pendant and adornment to his right ear, pronounced scrolls below the head, a shaped engraved band named 'K. Mckenzie'… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pounamu boulder, of oval flat river worn form, dark tone. 64 cm x 24 cm x 24 cm. Approximately 100kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), the spatula blade with uncommon notch design to the sides, where each quadrant overlaps the opposing lobe with the pattern reversed on the opposite side, the handle with simple butt knob, pierced and with a two-ply… | *** |  |
| *** | A historical Maori kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak), entirely covered with kiwi feathers and highlighted with spotted and orange feathers, all fixed to the finely woven candlewick ground, coloured wool used as border highlights and plaited short lengths at… | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century carved Maori whare facade boards, the amo (vertical supporting boards) each with three main stylised figures and multiple masks, old red paint showing some distress, remains of paua shell discs to eyes, the maihi boards with conforming… | *** |  |
| *** | A kotiate paraoa (whalebone hand club), with lobed blade divided into quadrants by sulci notches/perforations to either side, the grip terminating in a profile weku head, with remnants of red wax to the ring eyes, length 32.5 cm. Y registered. From the… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), the butt knob carved as a profile mask head with ring eyes, drilled suspension hole, smooth all over patina. The traditional kidney form carved blades with two 'eyelets'. Length 29 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of mid-20th century large Maori carved figured panels, the man with lineal scrolls with notched detail, full moko and three Huia feathers to his hair, supported on a part-stylised mask, the stylised woman in similar form holding two carved gourds,… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan finely carved wakahuia, stylised head form handles, fine 'feather pattern' all over to the body, stylised figures to the side and tiki figure to the base. Length 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large kauri gum boulder, in golden honey and butterscotch tones, one side polished and the other in the rough natural state. Width 40 cm. Weight 9.6kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | An old large Maori carved figured post, the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the… | *** |  |
| *** | An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with notch carved detail, red paint finish. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail space. Height 153.5 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan large model waka, the top rim with long band of finely carved stylised figures, paua inset eyes, notched carved interior, carved from an old log section. Raised on a carved plinth of recycled rimu. Waka length 310 cm. Note: the model Waka… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan carved papahou treasure box, finely all over carved with a spiralling and notch carved detail, two co-joined stylised figures form the lid handle, entwined pierced and carved figure to each end as handles. Mid to dark variable waxed finish.… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori carved kumete, the figure supported bowl of oval form with flat rim, the front figure with clasped hands and extended tongue, finely carved, the larger figure to the other end of larger form, arms extended back towards the rim, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, the left arm and leg broken and absent, chin to left shoulder, concealed suspension hole to back top of head. Good dark tone with pale flecked inclusions. Length 9.3 cm. Provenance: 'Ploughed up in the 1920s by… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan carved wakahuia, traditional lozenge form, the body with spiralling panels and curving lineal outline, a tiki form as handles to each end with protruding abdomen, mid to dark waxed finish. Length 39 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan carved kauri substantial wakahuia, the very pronounced domed lid and body with adzed finish, carved protruding stylised head handles. Length 50 cm, Height 29 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A hand cut slab of pounamu (nephrite), showing unusual irregular cutting striations and undulations possibly from hand held wire cutting rather than blade cutting. The same technique evident to both faces. 39.5 cm x 21 cm x 2 cm. Y registered. From the… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century pounamu mere, in kawakawa variety stone, fine translucent spatula blade, pierced suspension hole and ridged butt knob. Length 36 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze), tapered rounded form with pecked tang, the polished blade of curved form with fine cutting edge. Length 20 cm. Being assessed for registration. | *** |  |
| *** | A very large pounamu boulder, of oval form, dark tone with pale inclusions and outer rind. 77 cm x 50 cm x 40 cm. Approximately 300kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Maori figure carved pounamu boulder, the stylised figure wearing a hei tiki, with hands to front, holding a mere, soft edged carving. Dark tone with pale inclusions and golden tan highlights. 64 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm. Approximately 160kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) old stone bound and wood hafted adze, the tapered blade with V-form detail, finely woven and plaited sennet cord binding, mildly tapered oval section handle, length 66 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century pounamu mere, in uncommon mottled blue inanga variety stone, slender spatula shape with increased depth at the grip, pierced suspension hole and ridged butt knob. Length 34.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good modern Charlie Wilson carved greenstone double sided hei tiki, traditional form with one side displaying left hand to thigh, right hand to chest, head on an angle, serrated edged paua shell inset eyes, the other side with hands clasped to thighs,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th/20th century Maori rare bowenite pounamu hei tiki, red sealing wax to the eyes, hands clasped to thighs, height 86 cm. Provenance: 'Given to owner by Tom Sterland in 1958-9. Tom Sterland born Stewart Island 1896-7. As a lad he helped sealers and… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Solomon Islands frigate bird carving depicted as in flight with inlays of triangular shell sections, the wings slotting to the body, traditional forked tail. Star harbour, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands, raised on later stand. Length 74 cm. Width… | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century large Maori carved pipe bowl, finely carved in good deep relief with a stylised full male figure to the front and base, tongue extended, genitals present, a further conforming stylised mask to each side, good dark original patina.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive colonial kauri gum bust, in the form of a Maori mother and child on a wooden base. Cracking commensurate with age. Approx. 30kgs. 50 cm x 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large New Zealand pounamu river boulder, one face polished showing good dark green tone with mid-green inclusions, the serpentinite oval boulder of approx. 100 kilos. 65 cm x 48 cm x 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the female figure with chin moko, a cloak with remains of white paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green painted hei tiki hangs around her neck, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th/20th century Maori carved female figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village Rotorua her chin with moko traces, a cloak with remains of diamond patterning in red, white and black paint and taniko detail wrapped around her shoulders, a large green… | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the reverse flanked by the eyes, flat topped head, hands to thighs, mid green tone, height 5.2 cm. Registered Y20956 | *** |  |
| *** | A large pre-European Maori carved pounamu damaged hei tiki, showing evidence of fire discolouration, pale to mid-grey tone with tan inclusions, head to left shoulder, hands to thighs, the legs snapped off and absent. Note: An early 20th century note… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan carved whalebone wahaika hand club, a figure carved to the middle lower back blade section, mask carved butt. Of good weight and proportion. Length 38 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large dark green pounamu carved boulder bowl, the top hollowed out as a bowl, the underside river worn with natural surface polish intact. 50 x 30 x 12 cm. Weight approx. 22kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A large modern quality Maori greenstone mere (mere pounamu), the large spatulate blade of good proportion, narrowing to a waisted grip, tapering suspension hole, four concentric ridges to the butt, the good mid/dark tone with pale and dark included… | *** |  |
| *** | A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand club), good dark green tone with paler inclusions, traditional wide spatulate blade, reduced grip with rounded butt end, no drill hole, good overall polish. With numerous old newspaper cuttings… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive pre-European black basalt toki (adze), quadrangular form, long tapered bevel, part in good polish, broad flaking towards the butt. Length 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori marine ivory hei tiki, well defined smooth-edged detail, remains of sealing wax to the eyes. The suspension hole just broken through and later fitted with a white metal (silver) sleeve. Length 6.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large dark green pounamu carved boulder bowl, the base carved with Maori mythological scene incorporating lizard and figures, the top hollowed out as a bowl. 30+ kgs. 46 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori carved whalebone wahaika, the traditional double lobed spatulate blade with full stylised figure to the back, weku head to the butt, square cut lashing hole, of good weight, length 34.5 cm. Provenance: this item has resided in the one… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori kete kiwi, the woven muka purse entirely covered in kiwi feathers, with two pairs of muka tassels below the handles, one handle requiring attention. 24 x 16 cm approx. | *** |  |
| *** | A large pounamu boulder/touch stone with polished top, wide oval flat form with 'Window' polished top otherwise river worn. Approx. 45kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Charlie Raponi Wilson nephrite hei tiki, of Marsden jade showing good pale inclusions, the right hand to the chest, the left to the left thigh, the head tilted, the serrated paua inset eyes with red sealing wax detail of unusually… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pounamu river worn boulder bowl, finely carved with an encircling band of kowhaiwhai decoration. 28+kgs. 41 x 34 x 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Maori carved lintel (pare), traditionally from a meeting house being the landmark and focus of a Maori settlement, carved with three stylised masks separated by open linial and notched carved bands spaced by bead type forms, the bar… | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary pounamu mere, by Richard Moore, fashioned from Marsden Flower jade, the butt knob of fluted fan shape, length 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century or earlier Maori whalebone patu, traditional spatulate blade tapering to the edges, the reduced tapered grip with single groove to the small butt, length 35.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large pounamu river worn boulder, natural flattened circular form, pale rind exterior. Approx. 75kgs. 50 cm x 45 cm x 24 cm approx. | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Maori tekoteko figure, with a patu held in the right hand, open mouth displaying block form teeth and male genitals present, surmounting a Koruru mask suggesting this figure was featured in an elevated position. Old red brown paint finish,… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Charlie Wilson carved nephrite hei tiki, finely detailed in the traditional manner, with ears and pointed chin to the left shoulder, paua inset rings to the eyes, one hand to chest, the other to the left thigh. Height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Maori carved figure supported bowl, the domed lid and spherical body with fine curvilinear and notched carved all-over detail, the two stylised figures as supporting side handles, their feet to the flared base. good dark patina.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large carved Maori pou post, the upper section carved with a full tiki figure, the figure depicted with topknot, moko, paua inset eyes, notch and linial carving to the shoulders and sides, hand with three fingers clasped to abdomen, legs flexed,… | *** |  |
| *** | A patu paraoa (whalebone club), of spatula shape with flattened butt knob with small flanges, pierced by a square chiseled hole. Y registered L.36 cm. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963). | *** |  |
| *** | An early/mid 20th century waka huia treasure box, carved with two seated stylised figures each supporting the box in their outstretched arms and legs. The ovoid heart form box carved with rauponga decoration. Paua insert highlights. Original dark stained… | *** |  |