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The Epsom Collection of Taonga — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:97
Sale Title:The Epsom Collection of TaongaLots with images:95
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:70
Date:19-Mar-2024
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley. The front of the bowl carved with a wahine and child the stem issuing from the mouth of a naturalistic tane figure clutching the tail of a marakihau (mythical sea creature). Cut paua embellishments. Linear Bakelite stem and tip. Ferrule and rim stamped with L.C, 9ct. Length 12 cm.
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is finely carved in the form of a naturalistic tane head smoking a pipe with a marahikau (mythical sea creature) encircling his neck. 'Kia ora' carved to the underside. Cut paua embellishment. Flat linear Bakelite stem and tip. The Ferrule stamped with L.C, G.P, 18ct. Length 15 cm.
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with a pair of naturalistic tane and wahine figures holding three fingered hands to their mouths. The wahine holds a stylised patu the tane with hand to hip, both with cut paua eyes. Broad Bakelite stem with flat mouth piece. The square ferrule and circular rim stamped with 'Christeson' G.P, 9ct. Length 15.5 cm.
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows bent and legs extended. Between them a single feather is held to the mouths. 'Kia ora' is carved to the sides. Curved Bakelite stem to tip. The ferrule and rim stamped with L.C, G.P, 9ct. Length 14 cm.
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem with muka binding to the mouth piece. The rim is stamped 'Christeson', 18ct. Length 15 cm.
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A carved wood cigarette holder by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937), finely carved naturalistic head of a tane with intricate ta moko and cut paua eyes. Short linear Bakelite mouth piece. The ferrule and rim stamped with 'Christeson', G.P, 18ct. Length 9 cm.
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A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The large bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Cut paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem. The ferrule and rim stamped with 'Christeson', G.P, 18ct. Length 15 cm.
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A carved wood wheku head cigarette holder by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937), with amber coloured stem and black mouth piece. Cut paua embellishment. Two gold ferrules and gold rim stamped with 'Christeson', G.P, 18ct. Length 9 cm.
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A large and impressive Pre-European toki (argillite), rectangular form tapering to an incipient tang and poll section. Heavily flaked throughout. Length 42.5.
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A Pre-European hogback toki (argillite), hammer dressed tang and lateral edges with smooth bevel and blade section. Flaked face and underside with two large flakes to the cutting edge. Length 19 cm.
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A good large Pre-European toki, Quadrangular form with well defined smooth lateral edges and bevel, with hammer dressed tang and poll. Minor flaking. Provenance: gifted to Roger Edmonds by his mother in 1981 and loaned to the Nelson provincial Museum for many years. Length 31 cm.
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Pre-European toki pounamu, carved in kawakawa variety stone. Scarfing down the left lateral edge of the underside. Well defined polished bevel with sharp cutting edge. Some natural scaring to the poll and face. Length 22 cm.
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A 19th century pounamu poutangata adze blade, a toki poutangata or ceremonial adze is a symbol of chiefly authority typically held by a chieftain or chieftainess. While these highly prized weapons mainly had ceremonial functions they could also be used in combat. Carved from kawakawa variety stone with marsden inclusions this adze displays a flat underside with a shouldered and pierced poll for lashing to the handle. This example displays a well defined bevel and sharp intact cutting edge. Length 21 cm.
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Pre-European toki pounamu, Kawakawa variety stone with pale mottled inclusions. Quadrangular cross-section with scarf marks running down both lateral edges with slight asymmetry to the poll. Double sided bevel with a smooth polished surface throughout. Some fritting to the cutting edge. Provenance: Ex John Lawford collection purchased at Dunbar Sloane in 2003. Length 22 cm.
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A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the wooden shank with cut paua eye embellishments. The body displays finely carved hae hae and pataki. Provenance: Webster collection, height 11 cm.
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An 18th century hei tiki, a type I hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone which was fired and the blackened surface ground back to reveal the milky pale inner stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays triple ringed recessed eyes, detailed nasal bridge and nostrils, and mouth with forked tongue and teeth. Light rib marks to the torso with arms displaying defined elbow points, unmarked continuous legs rounded at the bottom. Height 9 cm.
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A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone refashioned from an adze. Facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a raised nasal bridge, and heart shaped mouth with a long tongue and teeth. The body is symmetrical and muscular with faint three fingered hands and three toes curving together under the rounded belly. Sex is indicated as female. Two countersunk holes, one concealed at the back of the head. Provenance: Private Collection of…
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A large 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in pale opaque inanga variety stone with pale inclusions, most likely refashioned from an adze. The finely carved facial features display widely recessed triple ringed eyes, a finely detailed nasal bridge and nostrils and a heart shaped mouth with a tongue and three teeth. The body is muscular with rib markings, a rounded belly and pointed elbows. Raised suspension hole to the top of the head. Provenance: Mary Seddon family estate; Richard…
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An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone most likely fashioned from an adze. The face displays triple ringed eyes embellished with red sealing wax (added later). Natural scars to the stone and countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: ex Webster collection, height 9 cm.
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A finely carved 18th century hei tiki, this superbly carved example is an unusual hybird of the two forms displaying a typical type II head with a defined neck, ear and chin projections surmounting a classic type I body with both the three fingered hands to thighs. Carved in kawakawa variety stone with pale specks. Natural scars to the back of the head. Stone drilled suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1982, height 8 cm.
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A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good example of a large early type II form carved in pale opaque inanga. The head shows a leftward orientation with shallow eye rings forming a wide flat nose and a mouth with tongue and two teeth. The muscular body displays a torso with carved ribs and finely pointed elbows. The flat even verso surface and bevel to the lower legs suggests it was refashioned from an adze. Two concealed countersunk holes to the back of the head and a third broken above…
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An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type II form carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left with facial features displaying small deeply recessed eyes, diamond pattern carved to the nasal ridge and small chin projection. The shoulders are square and robust and the belly is raised with a faint curve. The left hand to the chest shows three fingers lightly marked. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Small light inclusion to the bottom right…
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An 18th century mere pounamu. The spatulate shape reducing to the grip section terminating in three concentric grooves carved to the butt. The blade is fine, translucent and sharp. Countersunk suspension hole. Carved in Kawakawa variety stone with dark inclusions and some natural scarring to the reverse. Length 35 cm.
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A large 19th century mere pounamu, large heavy spatulate shaped with smooth curved surface tapering to a sharp translucent edge. Five concentric grooves carved to the butt and pierced for suspension. The blade is sharp with minor fritting. Carved in Kawakawa variety stone marbled with pale to milky inclusions. Provenance: Ex John Lawford collection purchased from Dunbar Sloane in 2003. Length 36.5 cm.
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A small finely carved 18th century mere pounamu, Spatulate shaped blade with reduced grip flaring to a rounded butt. Offset countersunk stone drilled suspension hole. Carved in superb dark kawakawa variety stone with marsden inclusions to apex of blade edge and butt. In excellent condition. Length 27 cm.
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A large 18th century mere pounamu, Spatulate shaped blade reducing to a short grip with three grooves carved to the adverse of the butt. Countersunk suspension hole. Carved in Kawakawa variety stone featuring pale inclusions and translucent blade edge. Two small indentations to the blade surface. Length 36.5 cm.
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A superb large 18th century patu onewa, a rare and important Maori stone hand club carved in greywacke variety stone. Long fine spatulate shaped blade reducing to a tapered oval cross-section grip terminating in a five ridged butt with countersunk suspension hole. Small chips to blade. Provenance: Ex Webster collection. Length 46 cm.
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A large 18th century patu onewa, Spatulate shaped blade reducing to a tapering oval shaped grip section. Countersunk suspension hole with three concentric grooves caved to the butt. Carved in greywacke variety stone featuring pale brown marbling. Length 37 cm.
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An 18th century patu onewa, Spatulate shaped blade reducing to a tapering oval shaped grip section carved in greywacke. Countersunk suspension hole with three concentric grooves carved to the butt. The stone features quartz veining and pale mottling. Two minor chips to the blade. Length 34.5 cm.
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A good early 19th century wahaika (carved wood hand club), traditional hooked blade with carved figure with wheku head to the inner blade curve. The grip section terminating in a carved wheku head in high profile. Pierced for wrist suspension. Length 40 cm
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A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with offset circular cut paua eye embellishments. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Center section of the top lip missing on one side. Height 152 cm.
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A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with slanted eyes painted with red ochre pigment. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Old chip to the end of the tongue. Height 144 cm.
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A fine 19th century kahu kiwi - kiwi feather cloak, Kaupapa of double pair twining. The top boarder with twists of black wool, the sides with twists of purple wool to the boarder. This is one of the finest kahu kiwi to ever be offered at auction in New Zealand. It is in superb condition with no fading and very little feather loss. Provenance: purchased at Dunbar Sloane in December 2011, 120 cm x 140 cm.
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A rare and important 19th century whalebone hoeroa, carved from the lower jaw of a sperm whale with curved tapering shaft. The upper section pierced and carved with koru spirals. Polished surface with rich patina across the surface commensurate with the age of the taonga. Hoeroa are very rare. There are very few examples in Museum collections and only two have been sold at auction in New Zealand - this being one of them. It was sold in November 2002 at Dunbar Sloane and passed into the Kalimantan…
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An 18th century hei tiki, this type II form was carved in the highly prized pale silvery inanga variety stone. The head is tilted to the left and displays the ear and chin projection typical of the type II form. The nose it slightly raised and the heart shaped mouth is indented. The highly curved belly is raised, and both hands display finger markings. Countersunk hole to the top of the head. Height 10.5 cm.
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A superb 18th century hei tiki, a fine example a type I form carved in the highly prized Kahurangi variety stone. The head is tilted to the left, the triple ringed eyes are embellished with red sealing wax (added later), the mouth and nose are well defined with the nasal ridge extending to the forehead, the feet showing stylised toes. Female sex. Concealed countersunk hole to the top of the head. Provenance: J.B. Stevenson collection later purchased from Dunbar Sloane in 2008, height: 10 cm.
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A large 18th century hei tiki, a superb example of a large type I form refashioned from a kawakawa variety stone adze. The head is tilted to the left with facial features displaying singly recessed eye rings, detailed nasal ridge that extends to the edge of the head and heart shaped mouth showing a tongue and three teeth. The body is thick and muscular with well-defined shoulders and elbows. Concealed countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Provenance: Ex Sir Jacob Epstein collection, ex Carlo…
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A superb 18th century hei tiki, one of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki in the collection. This type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone displays rare serrated cut paua set into the eye rings suggesting significant age. The facial and torso features are worn from use and age, but finely carved and clearly evident. Countersunk hole to the top of the head. Female sex is indicated. Provenance: Ex Webster collection purchased in the UK. Length 7.5 cm.
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An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I form carved in inanga variety stone, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the left with red sealing wax embellishment to the triple ringed eyes (added later). The body is well formed and symmetrical. The facial features are somewhat worn consistent with significant age and use. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Height 8 cm.
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A superb large 18th century hei tiki, a Suberb example of an early type II hei tiki carved in the highly prized flawless kahurangi stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, small recessed eyes with surmounting crescent shaped eyebrow markings and lightly detailed nasal bridge and mouth. Details of the three-fingered hands are worn but clearly visible. Also noticeable are the small holes to mark three toed feet. Sex is identified as female. The back is flat and even with a countersunk…
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A fine early 19th century waka huia (treasure box), classical ovoid elongated orthodox form. Each end carved with projecting wheku heads in high relief and pierced for suspension. The body of the box carved with longitudinal lines of rauponga with pakati notching and interweaving rauru spirals. The box lid with lugs to the underside to enable it to fit securely, carved with conforming decoration to the main body of the box. Exhibiting a beautiful rich dark-brown patina. Small loss to the end section of the…
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An impressive 19th century Poutokomanawa figure. The standing ancestral figure with four fingered hands placed on the abdomen. The head fully carved with ta moko. Red ochre finish to the surface. Height. 125 cm,
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A 19th century pa kahawai (trolling lure), unusually large size with wood and paua shell shank and bone hook with muka lashing. Length 17 cm, Provenance: Private Collection Holland
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A Pre-European kuru handle section. The stone pounder broken with the lower section absent. Carved with a wheku head in high profile Length.14 cm
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A late 19th century Poupou section, carved with an ancestral figure with a wheku face with five fingered hands placed on the abdomen. The base of the panel carved with a wheku face. 71 x 26 cm
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A large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a large heavy muscular classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone. This example is in superb condition given its significant age and shows very little ware to the carved surface. The triple ringed eyes, nose and mouth are exquisitely detailed with the tongue curving to flick out of the heart shaped mouth. Countersunk suspension hole to the top of the head. Provenance: ex Arthur Maitland Hughes, former all black, later sold at Dunbar Sloane in 1997…
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A rare 18th century blackened fired Inanga hei tiki, a rare example of a fired type I tiki with the blackened surface left intact. Originally carved from an inanga adze. Although slightly worn the face displays finely carved detailed markings with triple ringed eyes and intricate nasal bridge patterns and the heart shaped mouth with defined upper lip and teeth. The body is muscular and symmetrical with flecks of the original pale inanga across the belly and verso. Countersunk stone-drilled suspension hole…
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A large 18th century mere pounamu, elegant finely carved spatulate shaped blade reducing to a tapering grip section. The butt carved with five concentric grooves and pierced with a classical stone drilled countersunk suspension hole. Carved in kawakawa variety stone with a large milky inclusion running down one side. Small natural scar to the butt. Length 37 cm.
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A large finely carved early 19th century mere pounamu, fine flat spatulate shaped reducing to an oval butt with carved with six grooves. Countersunk suspension hole. The blade is sharp, intact and translucent. Carved in dark kawakawa variety stone. In superb condition. Length 36 cm.
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A large 18th century mere pounamu, large thick heavy spatulate shaped blade with curved surface tapering to the blade. Flat grip section tapering to a shouldered butt with four concentric grooves and a countersunk suspension hole. Carved in dark mottled kawakawa. Length 41 cm.
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Toki poutangata ( hafted ceremonial adze blade), carved with a figure bending forward with wheku head with protruding tongue and inset paua eyes, the handle carved with rauponga detailing terminating in a carved wheku head in high relief. The adze blade absent. Length 14 cm
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A 19th century mere pounamu, thick heavy spatulate shaped blade and grip section. Five grooves carved to the butt with a straight drilled suspension hole. Carved in kawakawa variety stone with a combination of dark and pale inclusions. Length 33 cm.
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An 18th century hei tiki, a type I form carved in thick kawakawa variety stone with black and pale inclusions, refashioned from an adze. Facial features display large double ringed widely recessed eyes and a detailed nasal bridge extending to a peaked forehead. The heart shaped mouth showing tongue and teeth. The body is symmetrical and robust. Concealed countersunk hole to the back of the head. Provenance: ex Sir Jacob Epstein collection, Carlos Monzino collection, New York, height 10.5 cm.
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A good large 18th century hei tiki, a fine example of an early type II hei tiki carved in pale inanga stone. The head displays intact ear and chin projections, a raised nasal bridge extending to the peaked forehead and small recessed eyes with surmounting eyebrow markings and heart shaped mouth. The three fingers of the left hand to chest are worn but still visible. Two small holes mark the three-toed feet. Countersunk hole and small natural scar to the back of the head. Height 11.5 cm.
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An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki carved in kawakawa variety stone, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the right and displays clearly detailed facial features with widely recessed eyes, diamond pattern to the nasal bridge and mouth with a forked tongue and teeth. Neck and ribs carved to the torso and arms with defined elbow points. Flat even back with countersunk suspension hole to the back of the head. Provenance: ex J.B. Stevenson collection, height 11 cm.
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An 18th century hei tiki, an impressive type I tiki carved in opaque stone with marsden inclusions, refashioned from an adze. The head is tilted to the left and displays triple ringed widely recessed eyes, a detailed nasal bridge with a diamond pattern and clearly defined nostrils and septum over a lightly marked mouth. Unusual deep wide triangulated ribs carved to the torso and three spilt toes form the feet. Partially concealed elliptical countersunk suspension hole stone-drilled to the back of the head.…
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An 18th century hei tiki, a classic type I hei tiki with the head tilted to the right carved in kawakawa variety stone. The face displays widely recessed eyes with traces of red sealing wax (added later), the nasal bridge is worn but the nostril markings are visible, and the heart shaped mouth shows a tongue and teeth. The torso displays a rib grooves, and clearly marked the three fingered hands and toes. There are three countersunk stone-drilled suspension holes (one broken out) to the top of the head…
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A late 19th century lidded urn attributed to Piwiki Horohau (ngati Raukawa), circular shape on a pedestal base. The pedestal and stem with wharkarare and whakatara patterns. The base carved with two kuri dogs in high relief. The lid with conforming decoration. The lid finial formed as two kuri dogs. A smaller example held in the collection of the Auckland war Memorial Museum collection. Provenance: Sold at Webbs auctions September 2009, height 29 cm.
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A 19th century Patuki (hand club). The blade with triangular cross-section tapering to a smooth shouldered grip and carved butt. Carved in rauponga patterns with triple hae hae and pataki. Embellished with cut paua and pierced for suspension. Length 43 cm.
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A 19th century Tauihi (model canoe prow), with standing wheku figurehead displaying a protruding tongue and ornamented with rauponga spirals carved with triple hae hae and pataki (lower section of the front leg missing). To the rear is an ancestral figure with hands clasped to the belly. The middle section is carved with the traditional pitau whakareia forms (perforated double spirals) typical of a waka taua (Maori war canoe figurehead). Painted with black pigment and embellished with cut paua shells (two…
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An early 19th century kapeu (ear pendant), carved from flawless inanga variety stone with a small countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: from the family collection of G.I. Black, purchased around 1905. Later purchased from Haywards auctions in 2003. Length 19.5 cm.
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A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
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A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.
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A large and impressive Korowai, muka kaupapa, weft twined. Decorated with black hukahuka tassels, framed in a large perspex prestation case, 150 x 150 cm
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An early 19th century pounamu Kakapora (bird leg ring), carved in tangiwai (Bowenite) variety stone. Countersunk suspension hole. Small chip to the top. Provenance: Webster collection. Length 4 cm.
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An impressive late 19th century carved ngati tarawhai model Pataka (Storehouse). The paepae carved with wheku heads and manaia. The amo carved with ancestral figures with paua shell eyes. The mahi with interweaving koru designs in low relief terminating in raparapa with takarangi spirals. The mahi centered by a carved tekoteko figure surmounting a smaller figure, each with paua shell eyes. A similar model pataka by Tene Waitere is held in the British Museum collection. Another similar model pataka was sold…
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A 19th century tokotoko attributed to Jacob William Heberley (1849 - 1906), naturalistic carved figure with ta-moko surmounting four wheku heads. The figures with inset cut paua shell eyes (one missing) and decorated with triple haehae and pakati (dog tooth) notching. The head conjoined with a wheku head forming the handle. H 93 cm
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The cylindrical shaft with carved band and kowhaiwhai decoration. H 86.5 cm,
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A late 19th century tokotoko, carved Maori figure with ta moko wrapped in a korowai and decorated in rauponga surmounting a tapering shaft. H 94 cm
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A late 19th century tokotoko, well carved Maori walking stick with male bust knob and silver collar surmounting the tapering shaft. H 83 cm
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A 19th century King Tawhaio bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying the head of Takaroto Matutaera Patatau Te Wherowhero Tawhiao (1822 - 1894). H 88 cm
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A 19th century King Tawhaio bust tokotoko, a carved Maori walking stick displaying the head of Ta ka roto Matutaera pa tatau Te Wherowhero Tawhiao (1822 - 1894). H 89 cm
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An early 20th century tokotoko, carved figure with ta-moko surmounting two wheku heads. The figures all with inset cut paua shell eyes (two missing) and decorated with triple haehae and pakati (dog tooth) notching. H 94 cm
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Hogback roughout (argillite), triangular cross-section. Flaked and pecked. L 17 cm
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Small Pre-European toki (argillite), Flaked and pecked. L 6 cm
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Pre-European toki (argillite), heavily flaked, smooth bevel and sharp intact cutting edge. L 10.5 cm
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A rare large 19th century kauri gum bust of a Maori chief, with ta moko and wearing a cloak. Repaired at the shoulders. Height 23.5 cm
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Pre-European toki (argillite), Quadrangular form, heavily flaked. L 18 cm
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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 162 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment on both sides of the blade. Both the throat and grip are carved. 172 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, ebonised with the blade displaying a stylized ancestor figure with a carved throat. 151 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 193 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River ceremonial ladder from Papua New Guinea, 167 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River shield from Papua New Guinea, decorated with a carved geometric pattern with two pierced holes for suspension. 99 cm height. Collection of John Perkins
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Tami Island bowl from Papua New Guinea, elongated elliptical shape with zoomorphic carving in high relief to each side. 69 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Two old Ramu River spoons from Papua New Guinea, both are intricately carved with larger ebonised. 33 cm length of longest. Collection of John Perkins
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A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 120 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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A large Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 220 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Extravagantly large Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 470 cm approximate length, collection of John Perkins
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A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, with traditional fine woven flax cord. 122 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 96 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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A Papua New Guinea warriors dog tooth necklace, 150 cm length, collection of John Perkins
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Four elliptical Ramu River food bowls, collection of John Perkins
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Five elliptical Ramu River food bowls, collection of John Perkins
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Five elliptical Ramu River food bowls, collection of John Perkins
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Four elliptical Ramu River food bowls, collection of John Perkins
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Ramu River spear from Papua New Guinea. The central wooden barbed blade has three separate vertical blades at the neck with an organic binding below. Binding remnants encased in disintegrating leather with tufts of original animal fur. One blade with repair. 274 cm length
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