| *** | An old Fijian totokia long club, of traditional design, with 'pineapple' head behind a spike beak. Re-polished, length 89 cm. Provenance: Gifted to Dudley Saint (b.1924) (British Colonial Service (Fiji) 1946-70, Asst. Police Superintendent and Aide de… | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan Maori carved kauri wakahuia, Curving lineal and notch carved detail, the lid with two tiki forms to the ends. Linseed oil finish. Length 41 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Northland kauri gum boulder, the semi flat domed top polished showing good dark tone with semi translucence, natural sides and base. 33.5 x 19 x 11 cm. Approx. 3.16kg. Provenance: Ex. Wagener Museum auction 2003. | *** |  |
| *** | A large nephrite pounamu cut river worn boulder, the flattish quarter boulder with right angle cuts allowing standing display showing mountainous form similar to that of a scholar's rock. Good dark green tone. 31 x 11 x 28 cm. 13kgs. Provenance: Ex. The… | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori tewhatewha, mid-brown wood, with distal blade extension and tapering shaft carved with an incipient weku head. A bunch of hawk feathers attached to suspension hole in the blade. Length 134 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two vintage Maori stylised figural cast concrete posts, V-form heads and extended tongues, notch detailed, old green/turquoise paint, some old damage. Each with a cylinder hole through the centre for support, height 75 cm ea. | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European patu muka (stone flax pounder), traditional elongated ovoid body with reduced grip and four concentric pecked bands to the domed butt, good defined detail and medium polish. Length 24 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family… | *** |  |
| *** | Three old Maori pounamu small toki, evidence of early lapidary. Lengths 10.5 cm, 7 cm and 6.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village, the red painted stylised figure with half moko, red paint finish with white band to the lower body. Rising from a square section painted post with diamond notched rail… | *** |  |
| *** | A good sperm whale tooth hei tiki carved by Charlie Wilson, traditional form with head tilted, chin above the right shoulder, one hand to chest, the other to the right thigh, fine detail, inset notched carved paua ring eyes, the carver's mark to reverse,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century Fijian tabua whale's tooth pendant of elliptical curved form with flat top, rich old dark patina with old scratch carved name 'Vilike', original drilled suspension holes to either end, later woven sennit cord attached. Length 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 113 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Charlie (Raponi) Wilson large carved whale bone hei tiki, with the head turned to the right, inlaid paua shell ring eyes with notched edges, hands positioned to thighs, strong chevron detail to chest, mildly concave back. Height 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori nephrite hei tiki, pale Auhunga variety pounamu, modelled with head tilted with chin to left shoulder, the forehead pierced with a suspension hole and unusually with a second semi-concealed suspension hole immediately beside it, arms reach… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pounamu boulder, one side polished showing a dark green tone. River worn finish to sides. Weight approx. 55kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (orator's stick) attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), with three figures carved to the shaft, paua eyes absent, fine lineal and notch decoration to the majority of its length. Length 91 cm. Note: Similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A highly decorative war shield, probably from Borneo, carved from a single slab of wood, of 'propeller' form with two blades issuing from a central boss, all carved in high relief with curvilinear tendrils, the uppermost blade surmounted by a seated… | *** |  |
| *** | Rangi Redman carved model war canoe 'waka taua', finely carved with stylised figures and scrolls with lineal and notch detail, includes four carved paddles, length 60 cm. With framed details confirming Redman as the maker. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century taiaha, of overall slender proportions, red-brown timber, with small carved head and protruding tongue, ring eye inserts absent. A name faintly incised on the shaft (Nauhipi?) Length 150 cm. Y Registered | *** |  |
| *** | A large pre-European Maori stone toki (adze), tapered quadrangular form with tapered bevel, one side with half polish otherwise flaked and pecked finish displaying some broad chipping, mildly reduced tang end, curved blade end. Length 31 cm, maximum width… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th / early 20th century Maori woven candlewick korowai cloak, adorned with yarn hukahuka (thrums), collar of woollen thrums, bordered with decorative domestic fowl feathers and coloured wool edging. Gifted to our vendor's grandfather c.1906 for… | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary pounamu matau sculpture by Richard Moore, supported on greywacke display stand. Length 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A South African zebra skin, supple finish, includes head and tail. Length 290 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori taiaha, of reddish-brown wood, the point carved in conventional manner with extended whorl carved tongue issuing from a carved head. Length 148 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century finely carved Maori stylised figure, protruding forehead, serrated inlaid paua shell eyes, tongue extended, three finger hands clasped to abdomen, well defined linial and notch carving, signs of wear. Height 45.5 cm, supported upon a… | *** |  |
| *** | Contemporary Maori pounamu hei tiki, serrated paua insert eyes, with top knot. Suspended from arm, length 8.9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori patu onewa (stone hand club), the tapered spatulate blade with chip to the flattish top. The butt with defined ridge, length 24.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Maori pre-European stone adze head (toki), of dark grey-green greywacke, unusually with two spiral forms carved to the poll, reduced grip, overall polished finish. Length 208. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early 1900s kauri gum busts, exquisitely moulded depicting a Maori chief with full face moko and a chiefteness with a moko kauae. Heights 19 cm. Some faults. Provenance: From a private museum, the owner having collected gum artefacts for many… | *** |  |
| *** | A large hank of kauri gum hair, with ribbon and in presentation glass and wood box. 19 x 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century large Fijian tabua, the sperm whale tooth with old toned patina suspended from a thick section plaited fibre cord. Tooth length 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Cook Islands Tiv'v' tataura bed cover— the hibiscus flower applique decoration with variegated thread embroidery in colours of blue, turquoise, red and green on a pink ground. Width 240 cm. Length 274 cm 1960's | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European stone hand club (patu onewa), traditional spatulate blade with some chipping, narrowing to a reduced grip with three defined grooves to the butt end, hour-glass suspension hole, polished all over. Length 30.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century Maori whalebone wahaika, carved in traditional manner with a profile figure to the blade edge, a stylised head to the butt end, drilled suspension hole, paua inset eyes. Length 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary pounamu Maori hei tiki, hands clasped to thighs, mid to dark tone with pale inclusion to the top of the head. Paua inset eyes, height 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Pitcairn Island miro wood basket, oval form, carved plaited scalloped rim with turned fixed wood handle, made by Fred Christian 1937.17 cm x 15 cm x 16 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 105 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Fijian cannibal fork (Ai cula ni bokola), an early example with deep carved star form decoration to the handle and a bulbous head leading to four prongs. Length 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate Maori carved whalebone handled walking stick, the open handle with a stylised figure and multiple masks, fine whorl and notch carved detail, the carved wooden shaft with waxed thread lashing and feather highlights, paua ring eye inserts,… | *** |  |
| *** | Three old Maori pounamu small blades, includes one chisel, one very small adze and another of good dark green tone. Lengths 3.3 cm and 8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old 19th/20th century Maori carved stylised figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village the red painted male figure with carved head, arms and legs, a large green painted patu to the right hand. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond… | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage Maori carved gable mask, in deep relief with lineal and notch detail, double spirals to the cheeks, tongue extended and pronounced flared brow. Paua shell inset eyes, height 66.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased/commissioned by an American woman… | *** |  |
| *** | A historic Maori carved patu, with uncommon notch cut to blade. Embossed Waitangi 1840 to handle. Length 38.5 cm. Framed with note of provenance. 'This mere is made from Australian Red Gum brought to Waitangi in May 1853 for Mr James Busby who was… | *** |  |
| *** | An old 19th/20th century Maori carved male figured post ex. Whakarewarewa Village later red paint finish with hands clasped to abdomen, small loss to left shoulder. Rising from a square section unpainted post with diamond notched rail space, the base worn… | *** |  |
| *** | A large kauri gum boulder, semi-translucent, one side polished, the other in rough natural state. 6.4kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand Land Wars historical tomahawk souvenired by William Birss together with von Tempsky and Birss photographs, the old tomahawk with attached card labelled faintly detailed 'This tomahawk..picked up beside..next day..Ngutu-o- te-Manu, Taranaki.… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, uncommon bird beak form. tapered suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Being assessed for registration. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 20th century New Zealand pounamu hei tiki, serrated paua inset ring eyes, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, pronounced rounded belly, tapered suspension hole, the mid/dark green tone with darker and paler highlights. Length 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Inuit carved serpentine statue of a hunter, standing wearing an anorak, holding a bone harpoon and leather thongs. Provenance: Gifted to the vendor's father, a doctor practicing between 1954-58 at the Mountain Sanatorium ('The San') an isolation… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century finely scrimshawed ivory whales' tooth 'Maori War Canoes at Sea 1827', the coastal scene includes 11 war canoes with entitlement one side, a single canoe the other. Length 18.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Fijian tabua whales tooth pendant, with old string cord, length 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori pounamu toki (adze), of wide and deep solid proportions, multi-toned with brown/dark brown inclusions, mildly rounded bevel, the angled poll end with natural fractured finish. Length 195, width 8 cm, depth 3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tattersfield 'Maori Legend' rug, decorated in the manner of a tukutuku panel framed by a border of tiki figures. Original label to reverse. 140 cm x 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century Maori carved whalebone patiti (hatchet) handle, the oval section shaft carved with two relief stylised full figures, one each side, remnants of red ceiling wax to the eyes, the butt end further carved with two opposing stylised figures… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori carved pounamu small mere, traditional tapered spatulate blade, the rounded butt with three incised curved bands, drilled hour-glass suspension hole. The bowenite of variable tone with some near clear pale green inclusions. Length 19.5 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved whalebone hei tiki, type I, shape a, of good size, with scroll line and notch detail, the paua set eyes with red sealing wax outer rings, height 13 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A colonial kauri gum boulder, carved to resemble a bunch of grapes, 2600gm. Length 31 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved pounamu boulder, Taranga (Mother-of-Maui), the stylised figure with fish tail embracing a female. According to Maori mythology when Maui was born prematurely Taranga (his mother) wrapped his body in her hair and threw into him into the… | *** |  |
| *** | A striking Asmat (New Guinea) tribal carved and decorated shield, the geometric scroll design highlighted with brown, white and black ochre pigments, the reverse with similar design and central ridged handle, fibre strands knotted to the borders, height… | *** |  |
| *** | An old toki pounamu, the broad flat blade with mildly concave bevel in semi-polish, the tapered tang of semi-textured form, length 12.9 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 173 Private Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori patiti (hatchet), the traditionally carved mid/late 20th century handle with stylised masks and lineal and notch detail, fixed to an old forged iron bladed head, length 36.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pounamu boulder, 36 cm x 36 cm x 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori carved patu paraoa (whalebone hand club), the traditional wide spatulate blade with remains of old label, tapered grip, ovoid butt end forming to a point, counter sunk suspension hole, semi-polished finish. Length 40.5 cm. Provenance: Old… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Solomon Islands trade axe, Marovo Lagoon area, New Georgia Archipelago, with trade blade by Robert Sorby, Sheffield, England on a dark hardwood shaft, with shaped terminal and elongated teardrop detail at the head. Length 91 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A New Hebrides/Vanuatu iron trade axe hafted on a wooden club handle, the terminal end with 'cotton reel' finial, a hybrid form that emerged from the colonial era of the 1800s. | *** |  |
| *** | A good large kauri gum boulder, in natural form with semi polish showing good clarity. 4.5kg. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Maori carved large mask, distressed red paint finish, applied paua shell section eyes, the open mouth with extended tongue, height 76.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European patu onewa (stone hand club), traditional elongated spatulate blade, the butt broken and absent at the hourglass suspension hole, chip to blade, in good original polish. Length 32 cm. Provenance: Ex. A private old Auckland estate. | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), rounded quadrangular form, of good size and shape. Length 22.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green tone, slightly curved form, with tapered suspension hole. Translucent with areas of white inclusion. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century large Maori pounamu hei tiki, head turned to the left, left hand to thigh, right hand to abdomen, mid dark green colourway with specked and paler inclusions, hour-glass suspension hole. Length 13 cm, width 8.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 9ct. rose gold and New Zealand greenstone fob chain, the seven nephrite vase with engraved cap ends and chain links between, gold T-bar and New Zealand shield mounted octagonal fob medallion, the 'dog-clip' gold plated | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary Maori pounamu mere, traditional suspension hole and grooved butt. Kawakawa nephrite. Length 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pounamu hei tiki, kawakawa variety stone, with paua ring eyes, head tilted, chin to left shoulder, tongue extended, flexed stance with hands to thighs. Concealed suspension holes to back, height 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An octagonal carved Maori tabletop, decorated with tiki heads and fern fronds, adzed finish to edges. 62 cm x 54 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European pounamu toki (adze), classic tapered form with evidence of scarf and snap stone tooled cutting, length 11.8 cm. Registered Y3646. | *** |  |
| *** | A N.Z. nephrite (greenstone) river worn boulder, good dark green colour with all natural river worn surfaces, uncut, this boulder will free stand giving a scholar's rock type form. Approx. 22 x 17 x 8 cm Weight 4.4kgs. Note: At under 5kgs, this boulder… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pre-European Maori black basalt toki (adze), tapered form with curved bevel in good polish, flaked finish to the tang. dark tone. Duff type 1A, length 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm | *** |  |
| *** | A pounamu hei tiki, dark kawakawa variety, carved by Mike Higgs, modelled in conventional flexed stance with head inclined to left, ring eyes inset with serrated paua shell, hands modelled clasping thighs. Height 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval cylinder form, both ends tapered, wide tapered suspension hole. Length 15.8 cm, width 1.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A good old Mangaia, Cook Islands ceremonial turret hafted adze, traditional finely carved columnar square section pedestal, each face composed of square panels, intricately carved with geometric repeating patterns, the top flared section with plaited… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century carved and constructed Maori whare weather indicator, cane type sides and front, fine wire bound cane roof panels, decoratively carved framing timber-mahe, the two figures on a pivot indicating the weather, the chief in a cloak, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Fijian tokokia long club, with tapered spike issuing from the tapered finely knobbed head, curving at a right angle from the cylindrical shaft, pronounced butt knob the handle end, length 75 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Ian McMillan Maori carved totara 'whale rider' wakahuia, lineal and notch carved, the lid with relief figure lying to the top, arms and legs spread. Dark waxed finish. c.2003. Length 31 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved pou post, carved with a tekoteko like figure surmounting a bull and with dogs in low relief below, good weathered patina. Height 216 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Pre-European Aboriginal battle axe, circular form shaft bound and attached to flat stone head with animal skin. Label attached. Length 46 cm. Displayed on metal stand. | *** |  |
| *** | 20th century Maori carved long handled kakauroa (axe) the pale shaft with finely carved weku head. With fitted old iron blade, length 16 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Pounamu hei tiki, Marsden Flower variety, of rich green colour with dark inclusions, in South Island style, modelled with chin to left shoulder, red sealing wax inlaid ring eyes, hands clasped to thighs. Distention to forehead for suspension hole,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved whalebone patu, the small curved spatulate blade reducing at the grip, the domed butt end with six tapering concave bands, hour-glass suspension hole. Length 32.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pre-European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), reduced tapered haft with distinctive short, flared shoulders to the flat blade with near parallel sides, chip to blade edge, dark green tone with pale/orange/brown inclusions, in good polish. Length 17… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Fijian tabua whales' tooth, turmeric stained, with fibre plaited cord, length 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 Maori pounamu hei tiki, chin to left shoulder, hands to thighs, dark green tone with mid green highlights. Height 9.3 cm. Being assessed for registration. | *** |  |
