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New Zealand Maori — Tribal - Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
New Zealand Maori
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| *** | 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 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 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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. | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | 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. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Maori carved circular panel by Henry Evan Lloyd with pierced and carved double spiral radiating designs, the exterior rim also carved and with paua shell disc inserts, diameter 35 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder… | *** |  |
| *** | Three early 20th/19th century Maori kuru (pendants), two pounamu and one whalebone with relief angled encircling band. Lengths 68, 116 and 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A modern pounamu (nephrite) mere (hand club), of good large size, traditional spatulate blade with reduced grip and three incised bands to the butt end, the mid to dark green tone with dark flecked inclusions. Length 32.5 cm, plaited leather thong… | *** |  |
| *** | Charlie Wilson carved whale bone hei tiki, finely detailed with the head turned to the right shoulder, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, left hand to the chest with index finger to the mouth, forked tongue, the right to the right thigh, mildly concave back.… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900/early 20th century Maori carved kotiate, the blades with restrained lineal scroll and notch carved detail, one bottom lobe absent, presumably an original carving accident as original patina is intact, carved stylised head to the butt with power… | *** |  |
| *** | A large, unpolished flaked adze blade portion (toki), Complete adze. Quadrangular cross-section. Finely ground on all sides. Longitudinal crack on proper right side. Large bevel, slight chin. Curved cutting edge with numerous small chips. Deep green stone… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori hoe (canoe paddle), long steering type, the lanceolate blade with adzed finish (reglued cracks), the tapering shaft terminating in a simple terminal knob, length 158 cm. Provenance: Private Waikato estate collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori pre-European greenstone kaka poria (parrot leg ring) of square shaped circular form, the protruding section with original hour-glass shaped suspension hole, notched protuberances to the corner, mid-green colourway and semi translucent.2.2 x 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A solid burr totara colonial period patu, wide tapered blade, oval section handle, length 36.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain… | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved Maori stylised post figure, he stands with tongue extended, some old weathering and deterioration, most old red paint remaining with white highlights to the eyes and teeth. Height 1065, to be assessed for registration | *** |  |
| *** | A small kauri gum boulder, translucent and hand polished. 1.5 kilo. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century or earlier whao pounamu (nephrite chisel), quadrangular form, evidence of stone tooled cut to one side, a central V-form cut to the length, flat bevel end. Provenance: Ex. Dunbar Sloane Auction, c.1980/90, then Private Estate Collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Maori carved walking stick, the exaggerated wrythen shaft with lineal and notch carved detail, two stylised head forms towards the top, knob handle with silver plain band. Repair to shaft. Length 97.5 cm. Being assessed for… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century Maori carved poutokomanawa figure, notch and curved linear detail. Full paua shell inset eyes. Height 103 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, even dark green tone, head turned to the left, hands clasped to thighs, red sealing wax to the ring eyes, countersigned suspension hole to top of head. 13 cm x 8 cm x 1.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large natural and cut block of nephrite pounamu, displaying medium to dark green tone with pale web like inclusions. Approx. 35 x 18 x 14 cm. 18kgs. | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century Maori pounamu hei tiki, dark green nephrite, red sealing wax to eyes, tapered suspension hole. Not registered. Length 10.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori pounamu large toki, tapered form with evident scarf and snap ridging to the sides, good overall polish, dark nephrite with pale flake inclusions. Chipping to cutting edge. Length 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori folk art carved figure, in the manner of a tekoteko, the stylised figure with hands clasped to abdomen, the face with incised moko and with further designs carved to torso and arms, a pendant suspended to the figure’s neck and a ribbon bow tie… | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary whalebone wahaika, carved by Louis Denolfo, the long hooked form spatulate blade with reduced grip, pierced suspension hole, stylised mask to butt end with protruding tongue and inlaid red wax eyes, stylised male full figure to back edge.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large nephrite pounamu cut river worn boulder, the bulbous quarter boulder with right angle cuts allowing standing display showing mountainous form. Good dark green tone. 18 x 11.5 x 24 cm. 9.5kgs. Provenance: Ex. The estate of a retired Auckland retail… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th/early 20th century Maori carved tokotoko/walking stick, carved with three wide encircling bands of stylised figures flanked by koru and leaf highlights. Good colour and patina. Being assessed for registration. Length 80.5 cm. Y21152. Must be a… | *** |  |
| *** | An Akapita Scully carved basalt wahaika sculpture, contemporary stylised form with inset paua and ivory ring detail, length 30.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori uhi (chisel), the oval section wooden shaft with lineal and notch cut detail, a serrated and notch cut small pounamu blade lashed to one end, a wooden spike to the other. Length 7.8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Maori greenstone toki pounamu (adze), tapered form, rectangular cross section, matt polish to all surfaces, the curved blade in good condition. 4.5 x 2.3 x 16.5 cm Provenance: Found in the Matata area | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved waka huia, high quality detailed carving all over, the side handles in the form of a head with matching head to lid, profuse detailed carving to inside of lid, old typed explanation note inside from the Kowhai Room, Hotel Intercontinental… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century whalebone heru (hair comb), double sided, with a weku head, shoulders and arms above six tines. The face's eyes and 'crown' with paua inlays, height 17.5 cm Y registered. From the Collection of Hannah Martha Dillon, nee Carkeek (1881-1963). | *** |  |
| *** | A pounamu bi disc on burr totara stand, etched to one side with fern leaves motifs and to the other with the artist's cipher, diameter 25 cm | *** |  |