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Oceanic and African Arts (New Zealand lots only) — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:138
Sale Title:Oceanic and African Arts (New Zealand lots only)Lots with images:133
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:71
Date:8-Sep-2011
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Large transitional Wakahuia, carved bowl supported by the outstretched arms and feet of two stylized figurative forms, each rendered with rauponga, triple h'h' and pakati notching, the lid carved with a bold and muscular tiki figure and decorated with strong, precisely carved triple h'h' and pakati notching which lock neatly into the base which is guarded by boldly carved tiki motifs with inlaid paua eyes. Length 45 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 20 cm
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Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 5.2 cm.
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Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 4.5 cm.
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Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 4.6 cm
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Aurei - Cloak Pin, orthodox form, fashioned from marine ivory with suspension hole worn away. Early soft patina. Length 10 cm. Width .6 cm.
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Aurei - cloak pin, of curved form, fashioned from marine ivory with a pierced suspension hole for attachment. Fine soft patina. Length 8.6 cm. Width. 7 cm.
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Kaka Poria, a fine leg ring for pet Kaka. Fashioned in dark green pounamu. Height 3.5 cm. Width 3.5 cm.
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Hei Pounamu, a classic pendant in elongated form with rounded ends and suspension hole to top. Height 9.8 cm. Width 1.5 cm.
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Pounamu Adornment, long flattened ovoid form. Pierced hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. Length 11 cm. Width 2 cm.
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Pounamu adornment with gold suspension ring, transitional style in ovoid form. Length 9 cm. Width. 9 cm.
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Small Hei tiki, a miniature tiki simplisctically carved in stone. Height 3.2 cm. Width 2.3 cm.
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Early Hei Tiki Pounamu, a stunning early example in orthodox stance with well defined facial featues, ribs and limbs. Large head tilting to the right. Well worn, hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Repair evident. Nephrite with a lustrous chatoyancy believed to have been sourced from the Dart River, Southland - a jade area now known as Te Koroka. Natural flaw stabilised. Height 10 cm. Width 5.3 cm.
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Rare Hei Pounamu, archaic brest pendant in disc form with outer edge notched. Hourglass suspension hole, evidence of traditional manufactureing techniques. Believed to have been found on the east coast of the South Island during the 1950's. Height 10.5 cm. Width 8.1 cm. Depth .9 cm.
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Superb Kotiate, finely carved in a formal manner the beautifully symmetrical blade offers a complex triple h'h' and pakati surface design which reflects the work of a master carver, the shaft hold a finely worn patina suggesting great age and use. a powerfully resolved manaia form guards the Kotiate and its master. Legend has it that a chief carrying such weapon would often challenge the opposing chief to a single combat, the first to achieve three blows won the duel and often the war. Height 33 cm. Width…
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Heru - Comb, rare comb with manaia motif carved into upper portion. Damage apparent. Height 17.5 cm. Width 6 cm.
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Rare ceremonial Paoka feeding fork, fashioned from whale bone. Significant wear apparent. Handle depicting manaia form with mouth extended and terminating into forked tongue. Height 23 cm. Width 3.1 cm. Depth 2 cm.
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Whalebone Patu, a fine example with a well balanced and elegantly rounded blade which tapers down through soft shoulders and terminate at a butt with finely carved, curved lineage lines. Handle pierced for suspension. Length 38 cm. Width 11 cm.
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Rare Tao spear, a rare type of weapon. Elongated tubular form with pointed ends. Fine, rich brown patina. Length 170 cm. Width 2.5 cm.
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Taiaha, a fine example in orthodox form. Tongue beautifully carved with elaborate h'h' lines and dog tooth notching. 19th century. Length 140 cm. Width 5.5 cm.
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Tewhatewha, a stone-tooled example in orthodox from. Piercing to bottom of blade for attachment of feathers. Rich, dark patina. Length 125 cm. Width 18.5 cm.
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Rare Hei tiki Pounamu, an early tiki in rich, deep green nephrite. Hourglass suspension hole and early manufacturing techniques evident. Rare and unusual manaia form. Height 8 cm. Width 5 cm.
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Fine Kuru Pounamu - pendant, transluscent pounamu with traditionally manufactured suspension hole. Height 6.2 cm. Width. 8 cm.
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Kuru Pounamu - Pendant, bevelled edges, hourglass suspension, evidence of traditional manufacture. Height 12.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm.
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Kuru Pounamu - pendant, orthodox form with hourglass suspension hole. Height 14 cm. Width 1 cm.
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Large Kuru Pounamu - Pendant, bevelled edges, hourglass suspension, evidence of traditional manufacture. Height 17 cm. Width 1.8 cm
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Kuru Pounamu - Pendant, orthodox form with worn hourglass suspension hole. Transluscent pounamu. Some chipping evident on crest of pendant. Height 11.8 cm. Width 1.5 cm.
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Kuru Pounamu - Pendant, orthodox form with hourglass suspension hole. Height 10 cm. Width 1.4 cm.
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Toki Pounamu, orthodox form with scarfing evident. Height 12.9 cm. Width 6 cm. Depth 1.8 cm
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Taxidermied kiwi, adult kiwi from Rotorua District. Mounted on a wooden base. Much loved family pet of Dr Bertram, named Kahu
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Fine Waka Huia Base, finely carved cocoon shaped vessel guarded by two tiki figures each offering detailed facial carving and notched paua eyes. The composition of the base is anchored by a beautiful combination of rauponga which spiral out in an orthodox rarua form, centered ribbing extends from either side of the rarua to connect each tiki. Each quadrant of the base is decorated with highly refined triple haehae and pakati combinations displayed in diagonal form with each row of pakati carved in opposing…
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Superb Waka Huia, prestigious carving displayed throughout the entire form of the vessel. Complex triple haehae patterns are interlaced with fine graduating pakati (dog tooth notching). The base is guarded by two opposing tiki which offer accentuated swept back foreheads and complex top-knots. The entire tiki forms are finely detailed with each extending the tongue back into the base form of the wakahuia. The overall carving style suggests both purposeful balance and organic symmetry. Recently repatriated…
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Feather Cloak, transitional feather cape with decorative woollen looping and braiding to the edge. Various types of feather with some missing. Length 80 cm. Width 66 cm.
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Fine Korowai Cloak, double pair twining with two areas of tailored shaping. Crafted from dressed flax fibre (muka) and highlighted with orthodox double thrums of dyed black wool. Decorative elements are enhanced with contrasting woollen colour panel indicating a transitional style. L124 cm. W135 cm.
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Early Kahu kiwi - kiwi feather cloak, adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers in orthodox style, the top border offers Kaka feathers. Individual kiwi feathers are attached on every third aho (weft), the muka kaupapa is in good order and shows a single area of tailored shaping. L96.5 cm. W112.1 cm.
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Superb Kahu kiwi - kiwi feather cloak, adorned with mature brown northern kiwi feathers in orthodox style, the side borders offer a transitional style of white, black and yellow looped, dyed muka. Single kiwi feathers are attached to every second aho (weft), the muka kaupapa is in good order and shows two areas of tailored shaping. L820 mm. W109 cm.
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Rare Rapaki cape, a prestigious shoulder cape with robust plaited border with muka kaupapa with double pair twining. Areas of tailored shaping evident. Top band with red, blue and black woollen loops mostly missing. Evidence of brown feathers attached. Double rolled thrums in multiple layers give significant weight and warmth to this fine example. Warm rich aroma evident. L66 cm. W101 cm.
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Kete Muka, a woven muka bag with single-pair twining with separated warps creating a cross weaved pattern and offering substantial fringing to three sides. H21 cm. Width 25.5 cm.
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Kete, with woven geometric designs and made by a Mrs Hur' of lake Rotoiti, New Zealand. Height 28 cm. Width 38.5 cm.
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Kete, with woven cross-hatched designs baring an attached labe that reads Imperial Mission, Hanley. Height 16 cm. Width 20 cm.
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Gigantic chiefly Hei tiki Pounamu, standing over 19 cm tall this remarkable Hei tiki Pounamu offers a vertically set hour glassed suspension hole, the head balanced to the right is full of powerful and expressive detailing. Muscular shoulders support the head with elbows terminating onto the thighs, the elongated torso is well defined with muscular motifs dominating. Overall form worn and polished. Recently repatriated; this prestigious hei tiki pounamu left New Zealand circa 1895. Height 21 cm. Width 9.3…
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Complete Pare - Doorway and Paepae - Doorway Lintel, delineating internal and external space within the whare (meeting house) such elements were important devices to ensure the protocols associated with entry and exist of such spaces were physically defined. Central tiki figure fully carved with orthodox waewae design with notched dragon tooth detailing throughout. Tongue extended, three digit hands clasped on stomach. Flanked by Pitau (double spiral) which is again flanked by tightly carved mania in Maui…
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Carved architectural element, an old carved timber lintel piece with ancestral figure standing upon one another. Male and female figures apparent. Complex intertwining carving. Old label attached refers to 'Lake Rotorua, Nz'. Dark, aged patina. 18th century. Length 68 cm. Width 6.6 cm.
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Patiti, deeply carved handle with early trade blade attached. Fine patina. Height 39 cm. Width 12 cm.
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Pa Kahawai, of classic form with wooden body and reflective Paua inlay to incurve, barbed bone point with muka lashing. Length 9 cm. Width 1.9 cm.
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Pa Kahawai, a trolling lure with light wooden body, paua shell 'Flashing' inlay, bone barb and muka binding and trace line. Height 10.5 cm. Width 2 cm. Depth 3 cm.
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Mahe - sinker, an early example with pecked surface and a groove running length-wise for attachment. Height 11 cm. Width 8 cm. Depth 4.5 cm.
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Patu Muka, a superbly balanced stone pounder of oval cross-section. Handle terminates with a worn, softly-stepped butt. Greywacke. Length 21.5 cm. Width 8.5 cm.
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Patu Muka, of classic bulbous form with pecked surface. Height 29 cm. Width 11 cm. Depth 8.5 cm.
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Patu Muka, a large stone flax pounder with circular cross-section. Bulbous body tapers to a butt with the appearance of an abstracted tiki face. Rough, pecked surface. Length 29 cm. Width 9 cm.
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Patu Muka, a well weighted pounder with bulbous body and circular cross-section. Pitted surface. Andersite. Length 22 cm. Width 9 cm.
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Rare and Early Chatham Island Patu, an extremely rare schist patu in an abstract avian form particular to the Chatham Islands. Height 28 cm. Width 11 cm. Depth 2.8 cm.
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Large and Superb Toki, a gigantic adze of early form with pecked butt and a narrow cutting edge. Height 33 cm. Width 5.6 cm. Depth 5 cm.
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Tata - large sea-Going Waka Bailer, a volumous hollowed bailer. Mid-brown patina. Height 53 cm. Width 31.5 cm. Depth 18 cm.
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Mutu Kaka - Bird Snare, made from a single piece of wood with carved head and decorative notching along perch support. Perch terminates with a stylized manaia. Early 19th century. Height 19 cm. Width 30 cm.
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Superb Chiefly Tewhatewha, orthodox form with 'axe' head, possibly stone tooled. Hole drilled on bottom edge of head. Long dark shaft decorated with heavily abstracted Mania extruding sharp terminating tongue. Early 19th century. Height 144 cm. Width 14 cm.
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Giant Tewhatewha, in orthodox giagantic form with chiefly status as a weapon of command. The significant size suggests it was a 'war maker', used to stake the ground which was to be fought for and protected. Some impact damage apparent on blade. Manaia with paua missing on lower shaft. Rich, dark patina. Height 1,50 cm. Width 26.7 cm.
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Fine Tewhatewha, a well balanced weapon in orthodox form with abstracted manaia adorning the shaft. Deep, rich patina. 19th century. Height 145 cm. Width 13.5 cm.
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Finely carved Hoe, masterfully carved for use by high ranking person. Orthodox leaf shaped blade offer six complete Manaia decorated with rauponga and paua eyes throughout non-leading surface of paddle. Shoulder terminates with split tongue tiki. Reverse side of the blade (the working surface) is finished in low relief kowhaiwhai to enhance the smooth entry and exit of the blade while maximizing the friction and pull of the blade, the neck of the handle also offers low relief koru to enhance the grip and…
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Fine Pouwhenua, a fine and rare weapon with a sharp spear-point extending elegantly through to a flared blade. Features extensive carving to the entire length. Rich dark patina. Height 161 cm. Width 10 cm.
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Hoe - Paddle, a good early example in strict orthodox form. Blade offers a fine concave surface with 'XV' inscirbed at top end. 19th century. Rich brown patina. Length 105.5 cm. Width 13.5 cm.
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Taiaha, of orthodox form with tightly carved haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. Inset paua to one eye. Light brown patina. Height 141 cm. Width 5.8 cm.
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Taiaha, exceptional finely carved head offering very elaborate swept back forehead with recessed eyes. Strongly carved nose with upper lip offering dragon tooth notching (niho taniwha). Tongue is beautifully executed and terminates into sharp tip. Large strike blade is finely balanced and completed with broad round form tip. Rich red brown patina. Height 156 cm. Width 5.5 cm
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Prestigeous Taiaha, the Upoko in this example is adorned with a Tauri (collar) of muka bound with early trade material which is further decorated with prestigious Kuri dog hair, the tassels of which form the awe. The Kuri dog figured extensively in Maori tradition and had its place in ritual for example, when the aid of Tu, the war-god, was sought prior to the commencement of a battle. The enjoining of Kuri to the Taiaha was a prestigious act which reflected the status and mana of the warriors to whom this…
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Waihaika, of classic early form with a large rounded blade, a masterfully carved manaia form sitting to the incurve and another finely carved head to the butt of the weapon. Pierced hole for attachment. Soft Creamy patina. 19th century. Length 36 cm. Width 13 cm.
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Patu Paraoa, a flared bulbous blade with a finely shaped handle and concentric rings at its base, the broad, flat blade has a gracefully rounded end and sloping sides, tapering to a short handle with pierced circular aperture for a wrist thong. Length 43 cm. Width 10.5 cm. Height 43 cm. Width 10.6 cm. Depth 2.1 cm.
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Early Patu Paraoa - master carver's mallet, extremly fine and rare master carver;s mallet made of whale jawbone. Beautifully balanced with stiked concave surface, the soft shoulder lines are narrow and terminate into a masterfully carved, finely detailed and highly resolved manaia head. of rich patina from age and use. Height 30 cm. Width 5.2 cm. Depth 2.4 cm.
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Early Patu Paraoa, of Classic pre-contact type; delicate in proportion and finely balanced suggesting it was created for a great orator. Seven deep concentric lineage grooves adorn the butt of the handle. Rich, aged patina. Old label affixed inscribed, 'Whalebone Mere, Ruato, Near Rua's Home'. Refer Rua Kenana Hepeipa. Height 28 cm. Width 7.5 cm.
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Fine Mere Pounamu, a fine and petite example with a beautifully balanced blade, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole. Small chip to blade. Height 28 cm. width 8 cm.
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Prestigious mere Pounamu - in the name of Tinirau, well-balanced kawakawa mere pounamu with finely defined striking edge, the blade gracefully reducing to the grip section with an off centred suspension hole. Terminating in softly defined ridges the mere signifies the work of a master craftsman and the mana of its past custodians. Small frits evident to the leading strike edge. Height 31.5 cm. Width 10.5 cm
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Mere Pounamu, a well proportioned and finely carved weapon with a good weight and elegant form. The blade of deep green nephrite leads to a butt end with carved gooves and pierecd hole with attached muka cord. Late 19th or early 20th century, possibly carved by European lapidarists Andrew and Thomas Devlin of Dunedin. Height 27 cm
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Mere Pounamu, prestigious example in orthodox form. Crafted from speckled kawakawa nephrite with the blade offering a beautiful translucent patina, the haft terminates with rare wekaweka colorisation. Fine balance and form. Height 37 cm. Width 10.4 cm. Depth 1.5 cm.
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Waihaika, offering a voluptuous rounded blade with a finely carved manaia form to the incurve. Pierced square suspension hole to butt with attached muka string. Early label attached. Rich dark brown patina. Height 34 cm. Width 12 cm.
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Mere Pounamu, a good example in orthodox form with excellent colour, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole. Restored fracture across blade. Length 36.5 cm. Width 12 cm.
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Mere Pounamu, a large fine example with excellent colour, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole. Length 42 cm. Width 13.2 cm.
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Hoe, low relief carving of double haehae and zig-zag motifs decorate the top surface of the blade and at regular intervals along the shaft. Mid-brown patina. Length 156 cm. Width 14.5 cm.
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Small Taiaha with Muka collar, a light and slender taiaha with a simple, classic face and tongue below which sits a muka collar. Length 152 cm. Width 2.5 cm.
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Taiaha, of large proportions, the head and tongue offering carved h'h' lines and zig-zag decoration, inlayed paua eyes. Length 163 cm. Width 6 cm
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Patu, low relief carving to blade with haehae lines and dog tooth notching, inlaid paua shell. Coloured muka cord attached to handle. Length 37 cm. Width 10 cm.
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Patu, low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and dog tooth notching, triangle shaped inlaid paua shell. Length 46 cm. Width 12 cm.
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Patu, low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and zig zag design, circular shaped inlaid paua shell. Pierced hole to butt. Mid - brown patina . Length 37.5 cm. Width 10.7 cm.
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Patu, low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and zig zag design, circular shaped inlaid paua shell. Pierced hole to butt. Mid - brown patina . Length 46 cm. Width 9.7 cm.
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Kete, woven harakeke bag with attached twisted handles. Height 20 cm. W25 cm.
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Two small kete, small woven harakeke bags with purple detailing and twisted muka handles. Height 12.5 cm. Width 15 cm.
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Kete, large woven harakeke bag with purple detailing and twisted muka handles. Height 20 cm. Width 27 cm.
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Kete, small woven harakeke bag with openwork detailing and twisted muka handles. Height 18.5 cm. Width 22 cm.
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Kete, woven harakeke bag with openwork detailing and twisted muka handles. Height 20 cm. Width 27 cm.
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Kete, small woven harakeke bag with attached twisted handles. Height 16 cm. Width 20 cm.
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Kete, small woven harakeke bag with Kia Ora design to front and back, twisted muka handles. Height 14 cm. Width 21 cm.
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Woven Basket, of coiled construction with indigo coloured detailing and attached plaited handle. Height 11 cm. Width 20 cm.
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Kete, a masterfully constructed muka bag with double pair twining, separated warps in a raised wave pattern, and a substantial fringe. Height 42 cm. Width 50 cm.
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Kete, robustly constructed muka bag with a substantial fringe, double paired twining, and separated warps in raised wave pattern. Note: possibly made as a tea cosy. Height 35 cm. Width 46 cm.
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Mat, a square of finely woven of muka with a broad fringe. Length 46.5 cm. Width 46.5 cm.
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Kete, very fine construction with a broad fringe, single pair twining and decorative cross-over pattern to both sides. Height 22 cm. Width 28 cm.
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Rare kete - Houhi, specific to the South Island. Openwork detailing with twisted muka handles. Height 35 cm. Width 45 cm.
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Kete, muka bag with double pair twining, a substantial fringe and separated warps in cross-over pattern. Height 21 cm. Width 24 cm.
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Kete, muka bag with single pair twining, substantial fringe, and separated warps in cross-over pattern. Plaited handles. Height 20 cm. Width 29 cm.
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Fine child's Korowai, a finely woven muka cloak with double paired twining, highlighted with double thrums of dyed black hukahuka, top border decorated with black and white design, front egdes decorated with kaka feathers. Height 50 cm. Width 60 cm.
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Piu Piu, a traditional skirt made from mature harakeke in orthodox form. Height 79 cm. Width 60 cm.
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Large Moa Leg Bone, an enormous leg bone from a pachyornis elephantopus, The Heavy-Footed Moa
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Patu Onewa, a fine stone club in orthodox form with smooth surface, a large hourglass-shaped suspension hole and three lineage grooves to the butt. 19th century. Height 28 cm. Width 9 cm.
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