Maori

This miniature wooden SOVEREIGN BOOK STAND features Carved MAORI KORURU head with Paua Shell eyes and along the front has all the different NZ timbers which are labeled underneath.

A glorious, very large, beautifully animated , hand carved Wall plaque depicting a traditional Tiki Figure Signed carved makers mark to back G.J Bryenton 1981. A fabulous piece, in excellent condition in all respects, and a remarkable 80cm x 29cm. The weight is approx 3 kilos. We have listed several other items including silver, jewellery, decorative art and collectables. Please refer to our other listings, we’re always pleased to combine postage costs to save you money.

TIKI Black stone statue, quartzite-limestone composite, 12 cm tall (four & three quarter inches), 4.5 cm width (1.5"), with authentic rainbow Paua Shell eyes. Embodying the life force of the creator in its glowing eyes of rainbow Paua Shell, the Tiki is a magical talisman of fertility and spiritual protection, unrivalled for its ability to ward off evil spirits. Fashioned in wood and stone they could be found standing guard in the village lodges and sacred sites of ancient New Zealand.

Carved wooden canoe waka has paua shell inlays Measures 38 cm in total length.

Brass ends on tie.

This auction is for a beautiful carved Maori tiki Sorry the last auction ended .it was a account!! Condition is very good with no damage The piece is 31cm high Thanks for looking

Beautifully hand carved Tekoteko figurine from New Zealand in excellent condition. This carving depicts peace, friendship and good health. Approximate measurements are 30cm x 7cm x 4cm

CARVED IN New Zealand WITH PAUA SHELL EYES.IT HAS A FLAT BACK AND THE WORDS (CARVED IN ROTORUA NEW ZEALAND).

SACRED TIKI Chunky (one kilo) statue, black quartzite-limestone composite, raw stone finish, indoor-outdoor (weatherproof,) 21 cm tall (8.25 inches), 6.5 cm (2.5") width. Old style Maori Tiki with carved ancestral Ta Moko (tattoos) & authentic rainbow Paua Shell eyes. A carved talisman associated with the origin of the procreative act, popular myth holds that the Tiki represents the first human made by the creator god Tane, who later made the lunar goddess Hineteiwaiwa to accompany him. Embodying the life force of the creator in its glowing eyes of rainbow Paua Shell, the Tiki is a magical talisman of fertility and spiritual protection, unrivalled for its ability to ward off evil spirits.

REAL PAUA SHELL EYES. LOOKS LIKE A MODEL SOLD THROUGH MUSEUMS AS COPIES OF ARTIFACTS ON EXHIBITION.

Vintage hand crafted Maori timber, feather and Paua shell tiki sculpture. This uniquely crafted tiki sculpture is carved from one piece of solid wood and is in the form of a Maori figure holding a tribal staf. The sculpture is wearing a feather costume and has Paua shell eyes. The sculpture measures 48cm high 13cm long and 4.5cm wide and is in very good vintage condition. The sculpture has a leather strap attached so the sculpture can easily be hung on the wall. A great one of a kind New Zealand tribal sculpture that would look fantastic in any tiki bar or wall.

TRIBAL TIKI 21.5 CM. tribal Tiki. Stand 21.5 cms high, on base 5.5 x 6 cms.

Retro Hand Carved Maripu Club with Paua Shell and Teeth along one edge. Condition - string that ties on the teeth on and the teeth have been varnished and are a little yellowed due to the ageing varnish.

This piece has been very well cared for and presents spectacularly. MAORI PADDLE (HOE). This exquisite piece features a finely detailed Tiki face to the front face of the blade, complete with large protruding tongue, diamond and spiraling patterning and inlaid paua shell eyes.

Stand 6 cms high, length 12 cms, depth 7 cms.

Normal signs of wear consistent with age.

Hand Carved wooden dish or canoe Pacific region motifs, New Zealand 
 30cm in length x 6cm wide

In very good condition.

Retro lava lounge 60s maori carved timber tribal totem salt and pepper shakers. a striking tribal totem pair for your table ! pair of carved teak salt and pepper. inset with mother of pearl to eyes and top.

They are 16cm tall and both are in good condition.

Fabulous carved detail. Signed to the back Ruihana Rotorua 79.in excellent condition.

This patu is made from native timber Matai. See ruler / bottle / hand for size.

Fabulous carved detail.

This piece is beautifully marked to the reverse with a black stamp reading "Kauri Hand Carved in NZ by Terewa Kerekere". This beautifully shaped club features a finely carved Tiki to the front face.

Antique Maori Tokotoko Walking Stick. Layby is available. Interesting early maori piece. Carved fist to the top with inlaid shell heart. Nice early example with but has had a repair.

WITH PAUA SHELL EYES. STANDING 25cm. TALL AND BASE IS 6.5cm.

Carved in Rotorua New Zealand. See my other carving for sale. anywhere in Australia. Condition :Excellent condition.Small crack to timber on base.

By the style and techniques used I would estimate this would have been made either late in 19th century or early in 20thC. Whare is the Moari word for house. The leather has a slight embossing effect where the motifs and text have been inscribed.

MAORI WARRIOR HAND SCULPTURED. 9.5CM HIGH X 6.5CM WIDE AT BASE.

Paua eyes are used because they reflected the light at night, making the carvings more life like as well as making the people feel as if they were being looked over and guarded by their ancestors while they slept at night.

A nice little New Zealand wall hanging depicting a Maori Chief. Very good condition!

Carved in Rotorua New Zealand. See my other carving for sale. Parcel is under 1kg. Condition :Excellent condition.

Carved New Zealand Maori Chief with paua shell earring.

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The salt shaker has a tiny chip from the edge of one Paua shell eye, otherwise set is in excellent condition.

Te Maori, Maori Art from the New Zealand Collection. Good reference book covering early New Zealand Maori culture. Book is in fair condition, few marks and notations to the pages. 1984 Edition. Soft cover book.

DOWN 10cm. WIDE AND 1.5cm. HIGH THICK. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.

PAUA SHELL EYES. NICE COLLECTORS PIECE.

Vintage hand crafted Maori timber and Paua shell tiki sculpture. This uniquely crafted tiki sculpture is carved from one piece of solid wood and is in the form of a Maori tribal figure and was made in Rotorua New Zealand. The sculpture measures 36cm high 13cm long and 4.5cm wide and is in very good vintage condition. The sculpture has a wire attached so the sculpture can easily be hung on the wall. A great one of a kind New Zealand tribal sculpture that would look fantastic in any tiki bar or wall.

THE SCULPTURE HAS AN INCISED SIGNATURE OR INITIALS TO BASE WITH THE WORDS NEW ZEALAND. THE SCULPTURE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INITIALLY CARVED FROM A NUMBER OF WOOD PIECES GLUED TOGETHER TO FORM A BLOCK.