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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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Patu Onewa, a fine dark coloured stone club, smoothly finished, terminating with a plain butt. Some chipping and damage to poll end. 19th century. Height 32 cm. Width 8.2 cm.
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Atua Rakau - Godstick, tubular handle leading to two tiki heads. Dark brown patina. 20th century. Height 25.5 cm. Width 3.5 cm.
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Modern Tiki Carving, a free-standing figure with spiral carving and inlaid paua eyes. Height 30.5 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Depth 4.5 cm.
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Hei Tiki Pounamu, in orthodox form with head tilting to the left, hands resting on knees. Red sealing wax in the eyes. Old label attached. Height 9.4 cm. Width 5.2 cm.
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Toki, finely finished with a rounded body and a sharp cutting edge. Type 2B. Height 13 cm. Width 5.2 cm. Depth 2.9 cm.
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Rare Patu, of large proportions with a bulbous rounded blade and tubular handle, piered with muka cord attached. Kauri burl. Height 36 cm. Width 15.5 cm. Depth 3.2 cm.
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Korowai Cloak, with double-paired twining technique. Overall in very good condition but with some dark staining on the inside. The body decorated throughout with dark brown rolled cord (hukahuka - possibly kuri) arranged in rows. The lower kaupapa edge is fringed. The Korowai is professionally conserved and floats within a professional mounted frame. Old tag attached with twine to left edge. Front reads: 'A Whakaewa. A Maori Garment. From Rev. John Morgan. Otawhao. No. 96 1(8) 72'. Reverse reads: 'From…
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Carved Portait of Te Hira Te Kawau, by Bs Mc Currach, 1965. A wonderfully carved modern piece in deep relief on wood panel. Offers detailed carving of the sitter's moko, costume, weaponary and of native flora. Height 118 cm. Width 64 cm.
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Maori folk art carved tobacco box, a hinged, lidded box. Tiki face carved to top with inset paua eyes. Dog-tooth notching and h'h' lines to front and back, and koru designs to each side. Height 5.4 cm. Width 15.7 cm. Depth 11 cm.
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Modern Kotiate, with beautifully precise carving including triple h'h' lines and dog-tooth notching to the balde and manaia head to the handle. Proceeds will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Height 29.5 cm. Width 13 cm.
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Whalebone Waihaika, a narrow club with manaia form to the incurve. Proceeds will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Height 33.5 cm. Width 8.5 cm.
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Bone Kotiate, flat and broad with basic carving to the butt of the handle. Proceeds will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort. Height 31.5 cm. Width 14.5 cm.
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Maori folk art carved box, hinged lidded box with highly reliefed na?
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Protrait of Patara Te Ngungukai by Josiah Martin, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Patara
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Photograph of Maori Haka, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 13 cm. Width 18 cm.
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Photograph of Maori Haka, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Maori Haka, Whakarewarewa, N.Z.
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Photograph of a Child Beside a Whare, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 17 cm. Width 14 cm.
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Photograph of Hongi Between Two Maori Woman, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Diameter 7 cm.
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Photograph of carved pillars by Burton Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned 3231 _ carved pillars - Taipari's house _ Thames. Burton Bros. Dunedin.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by Foy Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Foy Bros. Thames, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 10 cm. Width 6 cm.
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Portratit of Chief Hauraki, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Paul Chief Hauraki
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by Clifford & Morris, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned S Carnell Photo 8/12/77
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Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned A Noted Ngapuhi Chief, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Boy, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 10 cm. Width 6.6 cm.
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Portrait of a Maori Woman, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 10 cm. Width 6.4 cm.
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Portrait of a Costumed Maori by J. Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellinton, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by R. Clifford & Co, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned R.Clifford & Co, Fleet Street, Dunedin.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief, 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Height 9 cm. Width 5.5 cm.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pullman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by J. Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellington, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pullman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by G. Pulman, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographed by G. Pulman, Auckland.
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Portrait of a Maori Woman by J. Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellington, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Chief by J. Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellington, N.Z.
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Portrait of a Maori Woman by J.Bragge, 19th century. Albumen print.Captioned Photographer J. Bragge Wellington, N.Z.
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Portrait of Orini by Burton Brothers, 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned within, 3549_THE Fair
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A Collection of 35 Glass Plate Negatives by Harold Sylvester Church
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