Artefacts 2015

ARTEFACTS 22 OCTOBER 2015

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TIM CLEMENCE COLLECTION This auction features a number of lots from the Tim Clemence Collection, Christchurch. The collection was formed over many years from various auctions, shops and galleries from around the world. A lifestyle change has been the catalyst to part with the collection and allow other enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire some of these rare and superb objects. The collection is to be sold without reserves.

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FINE COOK ISLAND STOOL No’oanga Fine proportions, rising from four legs, each with teardrop-shaped feet and a faceted edge beneath elegantly curved legs, supporting the arching rectangular seat; mid-brown patina.

L.470mm, H.160mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $3,000 - 6,000 See Illustration NIUE PIKE Kotoua A long weapon with pointed end gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inward-arching terminal.

Light-brown patina. L.1540mm, W.130mm. $400 - 800

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NIUE PIKE Kotoua With a pointed end, gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inward-arching terminal. Light-brown patina. L.1890mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration NIUE ISLAND MODEL CANOE Hollowed form, pierced holes for attachment, carving to bow and stern. Mid-brown patina overall. L.1080mm, W.95mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 500 See Illustration MODEL CANOE Hollowed form, pierced holes for attachment, raised carving to bow and stern. Mid-brown patina overall. L.730mm, W.55mm. $250 - 450 COOK ISLAND ADZE Classic form with pecked poll and polished finish to blade. L.126mm, W.46mm. $80 - 100

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COOK ISLAND ADZE Classic form with pecked poll and polished finish to blade. L.130mm, W.45mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $80 - 100 AUSTRAL ISLAND PADDLE The paddle blade of leaf shaped form with a long cylindrical shaft. Intricately carved with low relief and an elaborate design of interlocking geometric patterns. Carving to the top of the handle reveals abstracted human figures with protruding faces. This form of Ra’ivavaean paddle is thought to be symbolic rather than utilitarian; these objects are imbued with tribal authority, prestige, and rank of the owner. Old collection label attached.

Some losses to sides. Dry early patina.

L.821mm, W.170mm. $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration EARLY FIJIAN ROOTSTOCK CLUB The rootstock of the tree forming the head of the club, the handle incised with zigzag design and dot patterns to head. Fine reddish-brown patina. L.1090mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration

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FINE FIJIAN CLUB Gata Classic form, well balanced and finely carved detailing to handle and head. Early deep rich patina. L.940mm, W.130mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Kiakavo of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top.

Handle fully bound with sennit. Superb mid-brown patina. L.980mm, W.220mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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EARLY FIJIAN CLUB Classic form, with a highly carved shaft weathered aged head and a soft and rich red-brown patina. L.920mm, W.170mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $1,200 - 1,800 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Kiakavo Of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top.

Handle bound with sennit. Superb mid-brown patina. L.860mm, W.230mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Kiakavo Of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top.

Handle bound with sennit. Superb mid-brown patina. L.820mm, W.200mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration FINE FIJIAN CLUB Gata Classic form, well balanced and finely carved detailing to handle. Early deep rich patina. L.990mm, W.140mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration FIJIAN CLUB Kiakavo of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top.

Superb rich dark patina.

L.826mm, W.222mm. $400 - 600 See Illustration EARLY FIJIAN CLUB of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox incurve at top. Rich redbrown patina. L.980mm, W.160mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Kiakavo of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top.

Superb mid-brown patina. L.960mm, W.230mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $600 - 1,200 See Illustration EARLY FIJIAN ROOTSTOCK CLUB The rootstock of the tree forming the head of the club, the handle incised with zigzag design. Fine reddishbrown patina. L.1110mm, W.90mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration NEW BRITAIN STONE HEADED CLUB Large orthodox mace form with stone head surrounded with inlaid shells, rich brown patina. L.1300mm, W.80mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration RARE FIJIAN CLUB Madrali A rare form with raised cone shaped nubbins on the top portion of the club which represent limpet shells or madrali the handle is deeply carved with a leaf shaped designs, six kill marks visible to shaft. Mid brown patina showing good age and use. L.1005mm, W.50mm. $4,000 - 6,000 See Illustration CHIEFLY TONGAN WAR CLUB A flared rounded handle at one end leading to a flattened thick triangular head with a raised medial ridge.

This finely carved club is completely covered with characteristic engraved decoration, with an unusual vine type design encircling the handle and rising to the mid-section a crescent moon is carved to the top. These types of prestigious weapons are a symbol of rank as a well as a weapon. This amount of decoration, suggests the owner was a highly skilled warrior and was probably also a chief.

L.1100mm, T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $10,000 - 20,000 See Illustration VANUATU CLUB Paddle shaped head with raised decoration, woven binding wrapped to end.

Rich red-brown patina. L.1165mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $700 - 1,000 See Illustration VANUATU CLUB Flared head with domed shaped end. Rich red-brown patina. L.1210mm, W.110mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 600 See Illustration

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VANUATU CLUB Paddle shaped head with raised decoration, woven binding tied to end. Rich red-brown patina. Ambrym Island. L.1210mm, W.110mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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VANUATU AXE Early trade head attached to a slender handle with domed end. Rich brown patina.

L.730mm, W.165mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand.

$600 - 1,000 See Illustration MASSIM CLUB Tapering form, blade decorated, pierced holes for attachment at top, raised carving to handle. L.650mm, W.90mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $250 - 450 See Illustration

PAPUAN GULF CLUB Black patinated palm wood club with fine openwork carving with red pigment and traces of lime. L.1220mm, W.70mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration

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RARE AND SUPERB FIJIAN WAR CLUB Culacula, with superb symmetry and form this culacula is highly ornate with precise geometric apposing zig zag motifs which beautifully envelope the entire club. The central spine delineates the two halves beautifully. While the outer rim is decorated with a band of chevron design highlighting the decorative elements of the blade. The shoulder blades with fine serrations outline the purposeful elements of this piece as a powerful club.

The patina is of a deep lustre and colour.

L.1120mm, W.220mm. Provenance: Private Collection Leominster, United Kingdom, Private Collection Australia. $8,000 - 12,000 See Illustration FINE SOLOMON ISLAND COMB An early example, flat, triangulated comb made with strips of coconut wood lashed together, middle area covered in a black gum with inlaid shell. L.190mm $500 - 700 See Illustration

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FINE SOLOMON ISLAND COMB An early example, flat, triangulated comb made with strips of coconut wood lashed together, middle area covered in a black gum with inlaid shell. L.190mm $500 - 700 See Illustration EARLY SAMOAN WAR CLUB Diamondsectioned top half with pyramidal head. Serrated carving around midsection and remnants of white chalk in carved decorative grooves. L.860mm, W.86mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SAMOAN CLUB Long form, with a diamond shaped blade, Raised fins to mid-section and a tubular handle. L.1200mm, W.120mm $700 - 1,500 See Illustration SAMOAN CLUB Pole club with triangular decoration inlaid with lime. Rich brown patina.

L.940mm, W.40mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration SAMOAN CLUB Flared head with triangular decoration inlaid with lime. Rich brown patina.

L.340mm, W.185mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $200 - 400 MASSIM CARVED STAFF Tubular shaft leading to a carved top. Blackened patina. L.970mm, W.50mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 300

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STONE HEADED CLUB Good early example with pierced stone disc attached.

Papua New Guinea. L.790mm, W.122mm. $300 - 500 MASSIM CLUB Tapering form, pierced holes for attachment at top, raised carving to handle.

Light brown patina. L.740mm, W.140mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $250 - 450 See Illustration NEW CALEDONIA BIRD HEAD CLUB Displaying a hooded medial ridge on the face, bulbous domed eyes soft slightly raised handle end. Early rich mid-brown patina. L.640mm, W.150mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration ABORIGINAL CLUB Bulbous form leading to pointed ends. Red-brown patina. L.980mm, W.45mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $80 - 100 FIJIAN KAVA BOWL Rising from four short, tapering, cylindrical legs, the bowl with fine, delicate, ovoid form, and a triangular lug pierced through; varied rich, layered, red-brown patina.

H.150mm, Dia.415mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration

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FIJIAN KAVA BOWL Rising from four short, tapering, cylindrical legs, the bowl with fine, delicate, ovoid form, and a rectangular lug pierced through; varied rich, layered, redbrown patina. H.70mm, Dia.520mm. $650 - 1,000 See Illustration TACKLE BOX - TALUMA Early example of small proportions hollowed lidded box with inlaid wooden decoration, name inscribed to inner lid ‘T.Kirifi’ fibre cord attached. Fine rich patina. L.170mm, H.135mm. $400 - 600 ABORIGINAL WOOMERA - SPEAR THROWER with leaf-shaped flat springboard. Front entirely covered with linear grooved carving, using zigzag and parallel motif. Stone tooled finish. Rich brown patina. H.550mm, W.170mm. $500 -700 See Illustration ABORIGINAL CLUB Early example of a ‘Waddy’ or ‘Nulla’ Linear incisions follow the fluted form of this Club. Rich varied patina. L.748mm, W.28mm. $300 - 500 ABORIGINAL BOOMERANG A beautifully curved handle with hook-shaped head.

L.760mm W.270mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 300 BOIKEN BOWL Of shallow hollowed form surface decorated with lizard and abstract designs pierced holes to raised incised rim. Deep reddish dark-brown patina consistent with good age. Diameter. 430mm. $500 - 1,000

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FINE SAGO LADLE The loop finial above tapering handle, stylised mask above long rectangular shaped bowl, Rich deep patina. Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. L.650mm. $300 - 600 MALAGAN FIGURE Anthropomorphic standing figure flanked by snakes with sea-snail opercula eyes and detachable arms, painted in red, white and black and carved with elaborate headdress. L.1020mm, W.600mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms and face; Blackened dry patina with traces of lime infill to carving.

H.465mm, W.230mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration LARGE HUON GULF FEASTING BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms; The base highly detailed with two humanistic figures with raised features early, dry patina. L.990mm, W.450mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $700 - 1,500 See Illustration

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HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms; Blackened early, dry patina with traces of lime infill to carving. . H.720mm, W.315mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration

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HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim and base decorated with stylised bird and fish figures; early, dry patina. L.490mm, W.200mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

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HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms; the base highly detailed with two humanistic figures with raised features early, dry patina. L.790mm, W.300mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration

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SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Alafolo Finely carved at the top with a raised fin or nose, Tapering shaft. Blackened highlights mid-brown soft patina. L.980mm, W.65mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Alafolo Finely carved at the top with a raised fin or nose, Tapering shaft. Traces of lime infill, Blackened soft patina. L.1030mm, W.60mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long slender leaf shaped blade in orthodox form with raised medial ridge to face. Rich brown patina. L.1280mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long flared blade in orthodox form with carved raised ridge to top. Rich brown patina.

L.820mm, W.130mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long slender leaf shaped blade in orthodox form. Rich brown patina. Florida Island. L.1280mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long slender leaf shaped blade in orthodox form with carving to shaft end. Rich brown patina.

L.1100mm, W.140mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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FINE SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB A broad and flat leaf shaped head with a vertical ridge both sides carved finely with faces and frigate bird heads, in-filled with red and white pigment, shaft gently tapers to a pyramidal butt. L.1145mm, W.155mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration (inside back cover) SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long slender leaf shaped blade in orthodox form with carved raised wave designs to face.

Rich brown patina. Florida Island. L.1280mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Long slender leaf shaped blade in orthodox form. Rich brown patina. L.1100mm, W.116mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 -800 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Alafolo Finely carved at the top with a raised fin or nose, Tapering shaft. Traces of lime infill, Blackened soft patina. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand.

L.800mm, W.55mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Alafolo Finely carved and inlaid with shell at the top in the form of a face with a raised fin or nose, Tapering shaft. Blackened patina. L.1060mm, W.65mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLANDS PADDLE Of classic form with relief carved abstract design to blade representing a frigate bird in flight. Santa Cruz Solomon Islands.

L.1670mm, W.170mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Malaita, with a diamond shaped head and mid-rib in the form of a cross moving down to a hooked crescent shaped butt. Blackened fibre binding on grip. Dark brown patina. L.685mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $600 - 1,000 See Illustration FINE SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Malaita, with a diamond shaped head and raised mid-rib in the form of a cross moving down to a hooked crescent shaped butt. Fibre binding on grip. Light brown patina. A very good example. L.750mm, W.175mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina together with 18 arrows. L.1780mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $20 - 40

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MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina together with 18 arrows L.1840mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $20 - 40 MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina. L.1880mm, W.32mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $50 - 100 MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina. L.1790mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $20 - 40 MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina. L.1470mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $20 - 40 MELANESIAN BOW Slender bow with tapering ends, Dry weathered patina. L.1730mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $20 - 40 YAM MASK Finely woven mask with painted designs.

Decorated with fibre and black, red and white and brown pigments. H.360mm, W.220mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $100 - 300 GOPE BOARD Of long flattened, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration, coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea.

L.1890mm, W.270mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $250 - 450 See Illustration

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HOOK FIGURE Standing figure with raised decoration, inlaid shell eyes and beard, Dry patina with traces of pigment. Papua New Guinea. L.1220mm, W.460mm. T. Clemence collection $200 - 400 See Illustration FLUTE STOPPER Decorated bamboo base with two pierced holes, a woven fibre collar holds a carved bird. Red, white and black pigment. L.1570mm, W.220mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 500 See Illustration WOVEN CROCODILE A woven cane body over modelling a small crocodile skull with clay eyes, inset with cowrie shells.

Papua New Guinea. L.1050mm, W.180mm.T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration

579 MASK Of hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, pierced eyes and mouth. Coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea. L.610mm, W.245mm. T. Clemence collection

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HOOK FIGURE Standing figure with raised decoration, inlaid shell eyes, Dry patina with traces of pigment. Papua New Guinea. L.1300mm, W.270mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration

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L.490mm, W.170mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand.

$100 - 200 582 MASK Of long hollowed, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration to face, coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea.

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VANUATU FOOD BOWL Good early example hollowed form with flattened tapering handles to ends and inset carved design to ends. L.660mm, W.200mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 300 FIJIAN TAPA CLOTH Classic early Fijian tapa with black printed design. L.2200mm, W.360mm. T. Clemence collection $100 - 200 DYACK SHIELD The pointed lozenge shaped shield strengthened with rattan banding, the reverse with shaped grip decorated with carved lizard forms. Blackened patina.

L.1080mm, W.295mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration NEW BRITAIN SHIELD Of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white paint, deep cut loop handle. L.1410mm, W.300mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $350 - 550 See Illustration HIGHLANDS WAR SHIELD Curved rectangular shield.

Decorated with circular and figural forms. Red, black and white pigments. H.1490mm. W.470mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $350 - 550 See Illustration

588 SHIELD Of long flattened, ovoid form with intricate incised and raised decoration, coloured with red, black and white natural pigments. Dry patina. Papua New Guinea. L.1550mm, W.550mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand.

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Wood body with woven fibre overlay. Collingwood Bay, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. L.760mm, W.325mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration PAPUAN GULF CLUB Black patinated palm wood club with fine openwork carving with red and white pigment and traces of lime. L.1020mm, W.60mm. T. Clemence collection $300 - 600 See Illustration

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PAPUAN GULF CLUB Black patinated palm wood club with fine openwork carving with red pigment and traces of lime. L.1080mm, W.65mm. T. Clemence collection $300 - 600 See Illustration PAPUAN GULF CLUB Richly patinated palm wood club with openwork carving with red pigment and traces of lime.

L.1110mm, W.85mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration MELANESIAN ADZE Flattened ovoid form with sharp cutting edge, Dark green stone. Early soft patina. H.166mm, W.90mm. $40 - 80 MASSIM CLUB Tapering form, raised medial ridge and carving to handle. Blackened patina. L.790mm, W.70mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 300 MASSIM CLUB Tapering form, pierced holes for attachment at top, raised carving to handle. L.725mm, W.92mm. $300 - 500 SANTA CRUZ NAPA DANCE STAFF Of rectangular section slightly curved to pointed end. Covered with fine painted geometrical designs in black white and red.

L.740mm W.55mm. $500 - 700 See Illustration SANTA CRUZ DANCE WAND Canoe-shaped and crafted of light-coloured wood, decorated with geometric designs using black and red pigment. Santa Cruz Islands.

L.826mm, W.42mm $300 - 600 WOVEN FISH TRAP Good example with tightly woven natural plant materials L.595mm, W.180mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.450mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Traditional form, bulbous head. Decorative carving to shaft end. Mid-brown patina. L.430mm, W.80mm. $300 - 500

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FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.390mm, W.80mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand $400 - 800 See Illustration FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.450mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

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FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.375mm, W.110mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.410mm, W.80mm. T. Clemence $400 - 800 See Illustration FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.350mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Very rare type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.360mm, W.70mm.

T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration FIJIAN CLUB Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. H.410mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

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FIJIAN ULA CLUB Traditional form, bulbous head.

Decorative carving to shaft end. Mid-brown patina. L.380mm, W.80mm. $300 - 500 WHALES TOOTH Sperm whale tooth no holes for attachment. L.170mm, W.60mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 300 FIJIAN TABUA - CEREMONIAL WHALE TOOTH Polished sperm whale tooth with two pierced holes binding attached. Rich creamy golden patina. L.170mm, W. 50mm. (tooth only). T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration

This sale includes Pacific artefacts from the estate of Leonard Owen Morgan, collected during the 1920s and 30s.

The Fijian artefacts were collected by the current owner’s grandfather, Leonard Owen Morgan, during the late 1920s to early 1930s.

During this time he was principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School in Lodoni. The school was established in 1924 by Ratu Kadavulevu, the Vunivalu of Bau (the paramount chief of the Kabuna Confederacy, part of Fiji’s House of Chiefs). The school was, and to this day is still, a boarding school, with many of the alumni being chieftains’ sons. Notable alumni include Laisenia Qarase, Prime Minister of Fiji from 2000 to 2006, and current military regime leader, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. When the boys graduated from the school the parents would often bring gifts for the principal, some of which form part of the collection.

NIUE PIKE Kotoua With pointed end, gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inward-arching terminal. Light-brown patina. L.2070mm, W.100mm. T. Clemence collection, $500 - 1,000 See Illustration NIUE PIKE Kotoua Dance wand with a pointed end gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inward-arching terminal.

Light-brown patina. L.670mm, W.70mm. T. Clemence collection $400 - 600 See Illustration

Leonard Owen Morgan with his wife and students in Lodoni.

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FIJIAN WAR CLUB totokia Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. Flax woven handle and coloured string decoration above. L. 830mm, W.95mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration FIJIAN WAR CLUB totokia Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. L.950mm, W130mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration FIJIAN TAPA POUNDER Grooves and diagonal hatching carved into three of four sides. L.360mm, W.48mm. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration FIJIAN TAPA POUNDER Grooves carved into three of four sides. L. 400mm, W.50mm. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration CARVED BOWL AND SPATULA Shallow bowl in the shape of a canoe together with a spatula. Bowl L.495mm. Spatula L. 340mm. $300 - 500 FIJIAN POUNDER Double tapered shaft with a rich dark patina. L.840cm. W.65mm. $400 - 600 See Illustration FIJIAN POUNDER Slightly curved body with a double tapered shaft with a rich dark patina. L.820cm. W.65mm. $400 - 600 See Illustration

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SOUTHERN AFRICAN CLUB A Zulu staff, South Africa, with an off centre flattened spherical domed finial and with three wirework bands to shaft. L.665mm, W.100mm. $250 - 450 SOUTHERN AFRICAN CLUB with a round head and long shaft. L.690mm, W.80mm. T. Clemence collection, NZ $100 - 300 ITURI MASK A fine and rare hollowed mask. Pierced half-moon shaped eyes, raised elongated nose and rectangular mouth.

Pierced rim for attached fibre surround. Traces of white, black and red pigment. Good early patina. Published in Marc L. Felix, ‘ITURI’ plate 26. H.240mm, W.150mm. (Mask only). $3,500 - 5,500 See Illustration

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HEMBA FIGURE Kabeja a Janus statue representing a male and female figure, hands resting on abdomens, the raised coiffure hollowed at the top, coffee bean shaped eyes under raised eyebrows. Rich patina. Dem Republic of Congo. H.285mm, W.90mm. $600 - 1,200 See Illustration HEMBA FIGURE Superb abstract male figure standing on a circular base slightly bent legs and tubular torso, the ovoid head with finely carved features, squared coiffure to the back of head decorated with a cross motif. Dark rich brown patina. H.380mm, W.100mm. $700 - 1,500 See Illustration LUBA FIGURE Carved wooden figure with arms resting gently to the breasts. The ovoid head with raised facial features and carved coiffure, base fragmented. H.130mm, W.60mm. $700 - 1,000 See Illustration SENUFO FIGURE Legs bent leading to rounded hips, elongated torso with a protruding navel with pendant breasts framed by muscular shoulders and bent arms resting on the hips, the stylized face with well-defined features and wearing a single-crested coiffure; aged and varied medium to dark surface with incised areas. H.500mm, W.130mm. $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration BAULE FIGURE A figure standing on a round base with slightly bent legs, hands resting upon the abdomen; the raised coiffure is finely worked; Rich dark encrusted patina.

L.159mm, W.33mm. $400 - 600 See Illustration KUSU FIGURE Carved wooden male figure with arms resting on abdomen. Heart-shaped facial plane, raised features and scarification to cheeks. Democratic Republic of Congo.

H.205mm, W.70mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration BAKONGO FIGURE Beautifully carved, depicting a standing male with raised facial features and inset glass eyes. Attached cloth to top of head, raised square fetish hole to torso, arms resting to sides. On a raised base. Rich well used patina. Democratic Republic of Congo.

H.350mm, W.98mm. $1,800 - 3,800 See Illustration A DUALA CERIMONIAL PADDLE Finely carved head and handle. Dark brown patina.

L.1290mm, W.130mm. T. Clemence collection $300 - 600

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Please note lots with Y numbers cannot be picked up until the buyers have a registered collectors number from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

At the time of going to print some Maori artefacts were being assessed by the Museum and may be issued with Y numbers, please check before the auction.

SUPERB MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y15607) A large, early composite fish-hook with curved wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling; shaft superbly carved with a fine head. A length of cord (aho) is attached to the top. The small barb is shell with serrated point to one side; attached to shank with muka (flax fibre) cord. Collection number inscribed in white paint: ‘WEB COL 522’. 18th century. This hook may have been collected during English explorer Captain James Cook’s voyages into the Pacific.

Members of Cook’s Pacific expeditions collected a large number of fish-hooks. Ref. Te Papa Tongarewa.

H.130mm W.51mm D.18mm. Hook only.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $4,000 - 8,000 See Illustration

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LARGE MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y15601) A fish-hook of large proportions; wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling. Offering a dual barb.

Collection number inscribed in black and white ink and paint: ‘WEB COLL 594’. 18th century. L.200mm, W.140mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $3,000 - 5,000 See Illustration

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SUPERB MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y15586) A rare, masterfully carved one-piece, non-barbed bait hook made from whalebone; enhanced with raised, carved decoration on the out-curve and at the apex of the shank; fine but robust muka cord attached to top. Signs of significant use. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COL 486’.

L.92mm W.68mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $7,000 - 10,000 See Illustration POHAU MANGA – BARRACUDA LURE (Y15181) Rare, fully intact barracuda lure with large, straight shank and serrated bone point. An antero-posterior hole is in shank where the line goes through and runs along a groove.

Inscribed in white ink: ‘WEB COLL 383’.

L.130mm, W.43mm.

James Thomas Hooper collection, UK. Purchased by Kenneth Athol Webster from J T Hooper in 1947. Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 383, New Zealand. Acquired by Andrew Miet from Kenneth Athol Webster in June 1963.

Private collection, New Zealand. $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration

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MATAU – FISH HOOKS (2) (Y16024 Y16023) Early contact period; elaborately rendered one-piece bone fish-hook with double intertwined kaniwha ‘barbs’. End finely carved for line attachment. Inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COL 1247’. Early contact period; elaborately rendered one-piece shell fish-hook. Inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COL 1248’. Both hooks noted by Webster to have been found in Waimarama, Chatham Islands.

L.26mm, W.16mm’ L.28mm, W.20mm.

Enys collection. Purchased by Kenneth Athol Webster from Enys collection, 19 August 1952. Acquired by Andrew Miet from Webster, June 1963. $1,000 - 2,000 See Illustration

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MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y15577) A fish-hook of good proportions with a curved, gnarled wooden shank fashioned from a native hardwood sapling; iron hook attached to the shank with muka (flax fibre) cord.

Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEBSTER COLL 543’. Contact period. L.157mm, W.120mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $1,800 - 2,800 See Illustration

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SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF AMATEUR FIELD FINDS, 1920 (Y16968, Y16969, Y16970, Y16967, Y16966) Five artefacts mounted on old card including ‘The Milford Hook’ thought to be the second-largest whalebone hook in existence. Offers a refined orthodox style; each end terminates with utilitarian barb design. Form is accentuated by fashioned detailing at the lower apex of the hook. The collection also offers two cloak pins, a pa kahawai and another bone fishing hook. Old labels attached to early Craighead Diocesan School textbook cover. ‘The Milford Hook’ L.210mm; Pa kahawai L.100mm; Pin L.120mm; Pin L.130mm; Bone hook L.40mm.

The Milford Hook’ L.210mm Pa kahawai L.100mm Pin L.120mm Pin L.130mm Bone hook L.40mm.

Private collection, passed by descent, New Zealand. $6,000 - 9,000 See Illustration MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y16029) A fine, early matau made from a trained branch or root. Dark wooden shank that extends to form the point limb; missing point; carved notch for binding evident. Carved spirals on the shank. Lashed snood, no line. Inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB.COL 1599’. L.287mm, W.98mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 1599, New Zealand.

Acquired by Webster from ‘H. Mus. Glas’. Possibly referring to the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow, Scotland. Private collection, New Zealand. $1,500 - 3,500 See Illustration

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MATAU – FISH HOOK (Y6883) A bone hook of flattened cylindrical form tapering to a point at one end; carved notch for attachment at top; incised detailing on outcurve of the barb. Early, worn patina.

H.65mm, W.45mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration EARLY CHATHAM ISLANDS BONE HOOK (Y3171) A Moriori bone hook of flattened cylindrical form tapering to a point at one end; finely carved grooves for attachment at top. Warm, early patina with signs of much usage.

L.55mm, W.47mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $1,000 - 2,000 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y3172) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in white and black ink: ‘WEB.COLL 1479 N.Z. 29’. L.105mm, W.20mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y1873) Light, wooden body and reflective paua inlay; barbed iron with muka lashing.

L.120mm, W.90mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 583, New Zealand.

The Brad Bradley collection circa 1960s. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15949) Classic form with wooden body; reflective paua inlay to in-curve. Barbed bone point with muka lashing. L.90mm, W.19mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15590) A contactperiod trolling lure with shell body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; backbone made from an old nail; muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COLL 1274’. L.105mm, W.18mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15580) A rare, blacklip pearl-shell-bodied trolling lure with reflective ‘flashing’ side to in-curve; bone barb with fine binding. Old collection label inscribed in red ink: ‘461’. Webster collection stamp.

L.114mm, W.20mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y7186) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line.

L.120mm, W.17mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15249) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Old collection label inscribed in blue ink: ‘997’. L.93mm, W.17mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15589) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line; small traces of muka teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COLL. 1105’.

L.92mm, W.18mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration MAHE – STONE SINKER (Y15180) A rare, early-contactperiod brown stone sinker with rope groove. Rope attached at both ends. Attached Buller red label with the number ‘14’; ‘WEB COL 1293’ inscribed below.

L.205mm, W.34mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 1293, New Zealand.

Acquired by Miet from Webster in June 1963. Private collection, New Zealand. $1,200 - 1,500 See Illustration MAHE – STONE SINKER (Y16022) White stone/quartz with rope following carved groove in stone. Rope attached both ends. Inscribed in black: ‘WEB COLL 1288’. Buller red label ‘12’ attached.

L.296mm, W.40mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 1288, New Zealand.

Buller red label ‘12’. Acquired by Miet from Webster in June 1963. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration IMPORTANT MAHE - SINKER (Y10796) A very rare Pre-European stone carved God sinker (mahe) or ballast stone, with carved janus manaia figures to the top which is perforated for attachment to a line. Of exceptional quality and superior to those in the British Museum, these fishing sinkers are extremely rare and their importance is shown by The National Museum Te Papa putting an example on their front cover of the superb publication ‘Toi Ora, ancestral Maori Treasures’. W.110 cm, H.110mm. $8,000 - 12,000 See Illustration

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EARLY STONE LURE (Y6892) Triangular in cross-section with sides rounded. Flat side or bottom face is convex; fractured, pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord and finely carved bone hook lashed to front end. L.64mm, W.14mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - 600 STONE LURE SHANK (Y14959) An early, partial stone fishing-lure shank of a type used for trolling species such as kahawai. Made from New Zealand stone. Number ‘93’ inscribed on both sides of top of shaft. Inscription in black ink of ‘47639’ thought to relate to the Edward Armytage collection. Kenneth Athol Webster acquired a large portion of the Armytage collection following Armytage’s death, so this may also be ex-Webster/Miet, especially as it was sold with other taonga from Miet’s collection. L.76mm, W.11mm.

Edward Armytage collection No. 47639. Private collection, New Zealand. $100 - 200 EARLY STONE LURE (Y6886) A rare, early form of lure predating the later wood and shell lures; triangular in crosssection with sides rounded. Flat side or bottom face is convex; fractured, pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord; finely carved bone hook lashed to front end. L.64mm, W.14mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration EARLY BONE LURE SHAFT (Y16020) An early bone fishing-lure shank. This type of lure would be used for trolling species such as kahawai. Pierced hole and bevelled end.

Inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COLL 1457’. L.78mm, W.11mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 1457, New Zealand.

Acquired by Andrew Miet, June 1963. $100 - 200

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EARLY STONE LURE (Y6888) Triangular in cross-section.

Flat side or bottom face is convex; carved notch to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord; carved bone hook lashed to front end. L.82mm, W.16mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - 600 EARLY STONE LURE (Y6890) Triangular in cross-section with sides rounded. A pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate the natural fibre cord. A finely carved bone hook is lashed to front end. L.70mm, W.14mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - 600 PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15576) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line; small traces of teaser remain. Collection number inscribed in white paint: ‘WEB COLL 1484 N.Z. 29.C’. Contact period.

L.95mm, W.15mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15587) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COL 1538’.

L.130mm, W.18mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15591) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding. Collection number inscribed in white ink: ‘WEB COLL.512’. L.80mm, W.15mm.

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PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y16893) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line.

L.138mm, W.20mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15596) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB COL 1539’.

L.100mm, W.15mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration BONE FRAGMENT (Y6885) A fragment of fish-hook point made from a kuri dog jawbone with pierced hole to flared end. L.65mm, W.20mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $80 - 100

PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15250) A trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in white paint: ‘47264’; two old labels: ‘230 RAWENE’ and ‘EDWARD ARMYTAGE COLLECTION’. L.83mm, W.14mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15595) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb and muka binding and line. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEBSTER COLL.619’.

L.105mm, W.18mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

The collection of W.F. McSweeney New Zealand born Sweeney was a well know artist, spending much of his early life in Europe as a corresponding artist for the London periodical “Black and White” until it merged with another popular London periodical. A member of the Society of British landscape artists, he studied for a number of years with Sir David Murrey. On his return to New Zealand he made a study of the Maori race and was a Maori interpreter in various courts in the Auckland district. The following Items Lots 669 -672,674 are related to W.F McSweeney.

PA KAHAWAI – FISHING LURE (Y15597) A fine, early trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell ‘flashing’ inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding. Collection number inscribed in black ink: ‘WEB.COLL 1102’. L.115mm, W.20mm.

Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

669 HOE Superb example with fine band of carving displaying triple haehae and pataki design which decorate the mid area of the handle. Mid-brown patina. L.1570mm, W.133mm.

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CHIEFLY TAIAHA The taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts. It has three main parts. The arero (tongue) used for stabbing the opponent and parrying. The upoko (head) the base from which the tongue protrudes and ate (liver) the long flat blade used for striking and parrying. Mau rakau is the martial art that teaches the use of the taiaha and other Maori weapons in combat. As with other martial arts students spend years mastering the skills of timing balance and co-ordination necessary to wield the weapon effectively. The weapon is also widely known due to its use in the wero — the traditional Maori challenge. The upoko in this example is adorned with a tauri (collar) of muka bound material decorated with traditional feathers which leads to the tassels of which form the awe. The taiaha was a prestigious act which reflected the status and mana of the chief whom this taiaha once belonged.

L.1700mm, W.88mm.

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SUPERB WAHAIKA All over deep relief linear haehae carving to blade. Female figure to incurve with hands wrapped around torso with carved moko to chins and cheek and eyes handle end with two finely carved manaia protruding tongues.

Pierced hole for attachment with natural muka cord attached. Wood shell muka. L.410mm, W120mm.

Y Registration pending $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration FINE PATU Finely carved with a beautifully shaped blade above a tubular handle inlaid with a single paua eye which guards the Patu and its master. Dark brown patina.L.404mm, W.115mm.

Y Registration Pending $700 - 1,000 See Illustration PATU ARUHE - POUNDER The patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Early 19th century or earlier. May have been swamp preserved.

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IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DOCUMENT THE WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CHIEF MANIAPOTO Rewi Manga dated 20th July 1893 Thomas Gresham Solicitor Te Awamutu. (C.1815–94).War chief of Ngati Maniapoto and defender of Orakau pa.

Rewi Maniapoto was born about 1815 and was the son of Te Ngohi, a high-born chief of Ngati Maniapoto, and Pareteka.

Through his father he claimed descent from Hoturoa. In 1831 Te Ngohi was one of the chiefs of Te Wherowhero’s taua (war party) which captured Pukerangiora, and Rewi accompanied his father on this campaign.

In the 1850s Rewi became prominent among the leaders of the “King” movement and, at the meeting at Ngaruawahia in April 1858 when Potatau was installed, he ceremonially hoisted the “King’s” flag. On the outbreak of war in Taranaki Rewi led a Ngati Maniapoto taua to Wiremu Kingi’s aid. The combined tribes fought with such determination that, on 27 June 1860, they gained a resounding victory over the Imperial troops at Puke-ta-Kauere. On 23 January 1862, however, they were decisively defeated in the attack on the Huirangi (No. 3) Redoubt. Rewi then returned to Kihikihi, where he preached a crusade against the Government. He attracted a good deal of support among the “Kingites”, and his impassioned orations on the subject gradually eclipsed the more moderate counsels of Wiremu Tamihana Te Waharoa. In 1861 Sir George Grey sent John Gorst to Te Awamutu as Magistrate and Civil Commissioner. Although Gorst was treated kindly his authority was not recognised. At the Government’s direction Gorst established a trade school and printed a newspaper, Pihoihoi (The sparrow which sitteth alone on the house top) which was intended to counteract the King party’s publication Te Hokioi (a mythical bird, never seen but known only by its scream). Gorst’s editorial attitude was far from compromising and he incensed the “King” leaders by the vigour of his articles.

Rewi raised a war party and, on 23 March 1863, expelled Gorst and his press from the Waikato.

When the Waikato War broke out Rewi took the field as supreme commander of Tawhiao’s forces. From the outset he made a determined attempt to take the war into the enemy’s territory. His first engagement was fought near Papakura and, afterwards, his forces occupied the densely wooded Hunua Ranges. From this base he carried out a series of raids in the Auckland district. When he was dislodged from the Hunuas, Rewi established his headquarters on Pukekawa Hill at Meremere. There his forces held up General Cameron’s advance for three months until newly acquired gunboats enabled the great Meremere pa to be outflanked. Owing to a breach of Maori etiquette by the defenders Rewi did not participate in the defence of Rangiriri pa but occupied a conical hill in the swamp to the south-east. By the time the Imperial troops fought their way to Te Awamutu the “King” tribes had received reinforcements from the Ngati Raukawa and Tuhoe tribes.

Confident of their ability to continue the war, the chiefs insisted upon building a pa at Orakau – about 2 miles east of Kihikihi – where they first met Rewi. Rewi himself had doubts about the strategic value of the Orakau site, but he yielded to their enthusiasm. Early in the morning of 31 March 1864 General Cameron’s forces reached Orakau and the siege commenced. By the morning of the second day the Maoris’ ammunition was running low, water supplies were exhausted, and the attacking force’s siege guns were in action. Early in the afternoon of the third day, because he was

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impressed by the defenders’ courage, Cameron sent William Mair forward with a flag of truce to urge the pa to surrender.

Rewi replied, “Kaore e mau te rongo, ake, ake!” (“Peace shall never be made, never, never!”) This was conveyed to Mair by Hauraki Tonganui, a Ngati Tuwharetoa chief who was noted for his stentorian voice, and who had been conversing with Mair while Rewi considered the message. He used Rewi’s words which have now passed into legend; and, immediately afterwards, these were also shouted in unison by the defenders. Mair then asked that the women and children be sent out of the pa. While Rewi was considering this, Ahumai Te Paerata, a tall handsome young woman, daughter of the old West Taupo chief Te Paerata, stood up and replied on behalf of the women: “Ki te mate nga tane, me mate ano nga wahine me nga tamariki.” (“If the men die, the women and children must die also.”) Shortly afterwards the battle was renewed, and when Cameron’s men captured an outwork flanking the main pa, the survivors made good their escape, hotly pursued by the troops.

After Orakau, Rewi retreated into the King Country, where all pursuit ceased. In later years this forbearance paid dividends, for he became a useful friend in the complicated MaoriPakeha relations in the 1870s and 1880s. In 1869 Rewi welcomed Sir Donald McLean on his visit to the Waikato.

And in the same year, when Te Kooti sought Tawhiao’s help, Rewi was sent as an observer to accompany him to Taupo. He remained with Te Kooti until his defeat at Te Porere when he returned to the King Country and advised the “King” against intervention. In 1873 he intervened to save the life of James Mackay, whose investigations into Timothy Sullivan’s murder brought him into disfavour with the “Kingites”. In 1879, at the invitation of John Sheehan, the Native Minister, Rewi visited Auckland, where he received a hero’s welcome. He returned to the Waikato in the train of Governor Sir Hercules Robinson. In 1883 Rewi supported Wahanui in his campaign to prevent land selling, the sale of liquor, and the spread of immorality in the King Country. In 1889 he was one of the older chiefs who were influenced by Te Mahuki’s Messianic prophecies. He visited Auckland for the provincial jubilee celebrations in 1890, and thereafter lived quietly at Kihikihi. In his last years he had indifferent health. Seddon visited him in March 1894. A month later a public monument was unveiled at Kihikihi in Rewi’s honour. He died two months later, on 21 June 1894.

Although short and slender in stature, Rewi excelled as a military tactician, and in battle forswore the traditional Maori practices, choosing rather to abide by the Pakeha rules of war. Writing of Rewi in 1888 E. W. Payton said that he was “the most courteous and dignified old gentleman he had ever met of a so called savage tribe”. H.380mm, W.485mm.

REF: ‘MANIAPOTO, Rewi Manga’, from An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A.H McLintock, originally published in 1966.

Te Ara - the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, updated 22-Apr-09

URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/1966/maniapoto-rewimanga

$8,000 - 12,000

See Illustration

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TEWHATEWHA (Y10552) Highly carved ceremonial tewhatewha finely decorated with koru inspired haehae and pataki with inlaid paua to shaft. L.1200mm. W.140mm. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration EARLY TEWHATEWHA (Y14652) Orthodox form with ‘axe’ type head, stone tooled with a deep rich patina, a pierced hole with attached feathers and the shaft decorated with softly carved abstracted mania design.

L.1205mm, W.174mm $1,800 - 2,800 See Illustration

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SUPERB WHALEBONE PATU (Y16409) Fine and large example carved from whalebone. Traditional form with soft patina. Pierced round hole for attachment. L.390mm, W.105mm. $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration WAHAIKA (Y7845) In classic form made from whalebone, carving to incurve and striking edge, a pierced hole to handle end. Rich dark patina. L.360mm, W.90mm. $400 - 800 HUIA FEATHER (Y16036) Rare tail feather from extinct huia. Single huia feathers were highly valuable and exchanged for other valuable goods or given as tokens of friendship and respect. L.76mm, W.11mm. Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $600 - 1,200

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EARLY AND IMPORTANT PAPAHOU - FEATHER BOX (Y6630) A northern region pre-European and stone tool carved box of flat rectangular form. The underside strongly carved with two female manaia figures decorated with spiral designs who are fiercely guarding their taonga, the heads of the figures extend from each end of the box, and are pierced to enable suspension. The body and lid are carved with haehae, large pakati, and spiral designs, incorporated into this are intermittent circular eyes, a paddle form and a tiki head.

Treasure boxes were made to carry the precious personal adornments of a high-ranking person, such as feathers worn in the hair, decorative combs, and highly prized pounamu (nephrite) ear and neck ornaments.

L. 620mm W. 170mm Provenance: Miet collection. Purchased by Andrew Miet Purchased from Sotheby’s UK. Lot 110 11th July 1972 and repatriated to New Zealand. Purchased from the Miet collection auction, Dunbar Sloane, Wellington c.1985. For a similar important example collected in the Bay of Islands by Captain Cook see Taonga Maori in the British Museum Dorota C Starzecka, Roger Neich and Mick Pendergrast. Te Papa Press item 196 colour plate 10. $50,000 - 60,000 See Illustration

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SUPERB MERE POUNAMU (Y17080) Prestigious and large example in traditional form. Crafted from speckled kawakawa nephrite with the blade offering a beautiful translucent patina. The haft terminates with hand sawn ridges and soft worn hole. Fine balance and form. H.350mm, W.110mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $8,000 - 12,000 See Illustration CHIEFLY TAIAHA (Y08037) Intricately carved tongue with haehae and pataki notching, strong mouth with spiral carving leading to a well-defined nose and eyes. Well balance flattened cylindrical shaft leading to a flared striking edge. The taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts. It has three main parts: the arero (tongue), used for stabbing the opponent and parrying, the upoko (head), the base from which the tongue protrudes, and the ate (liver), the long flat blade which is also used for striking and parrying. The upoko in this example is adorned with a Tauri (collar) of cotton and kiwi feather.

L.1275mm, W.50mm. $7,000 - 10,000 See Illustration TAIAHA (Y10870) Finely carved head offering an elaborate forehead with recessed paua eyes with incised lines. Strongly carved nose with upper lip offering dog tooth notching.

Tongue is beautifully executed, the large strike blade finely tapers out to a rounded end. Rich brown patina.

L.1695mm, W.60mm. $1,200 - 1,800 See Illustration RARE FIGHTING AXE Kakauroa With steel axe head (rusty). The shaft carved at middle of handle. L.1245mm, W.180mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration

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SUPERB AND IMPORTANT HOEROA (Y1940) This rare traditional whalebone long club was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon and was made from the lower jaw of the sperm whale. The is shaped to a transverse, convex edge and the top is finely carved with double spirals The weapon was used mainly in pursuit and thrown with underhand movement to connect the edge with the spine or loins of a fleeing enemy without slackening speed, the pursuer hauled on the cord which was attached to his left wrist and the weapon came to hand without delaying the hunt for another victim. There is no weapon elsewhere like the Hoeroa in material, shape, or method of use. This rare club was highly specialized and was the domain of prestigious warriors or chiefs.

H.1700mm

$90,000 - 120,000

See Illustration

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FINE TOKOTOKO c 1870, BY JACOB WILLIAM HEBERLEY (1849–1906) OF TE ATI AWA WELLINGTON DESCENT (Y9510) Carved with highly stylised, tattooed male and female figures standing in full relief and surmounting a manaia head with bulbous tongue and numerous teeth above incised kowhaiwhai design. The upper male figure with naturalistic tattooed head and shell-inlaid eyes extends into a curved handle decorated with conforming kowhaiwhai and terminating in a stylised manaia with paua-shell eyes.

The surface decoration of this very-accomplished carving is extremely intricate and finely finished; its sophisticated rauponga and pataki notches illustrate Jacob’s sureness of line and deftness of chisel cuts. Having lived some of his early life in Rotorua, he was one of an elite group of late-19thcentury master carvers which included Anaha Te Rahui and Patoromu Tamatea; his earliest work even predated that of another, Tene Waitere. These influential carvers facilitated the early transition of their indigenous tribal art to modern Maori art as we know it today. As European ways merged with the tribal world, Heberley’s work met the needs of both cultures; much of it was commissioned by the New Zealand Government for gifts for visiting royalty. His work was well known to European dignitaries such as Sir Walter Buller, Alexander Turnbull, Captain Gilbert Mair and Lord Ranfurly, and also accepted by many prominent Maori among tribal groups such as Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Toa, Te Ati Awa and even Tuhoe. Kumete, waka huia and tokotoko were created for symbolic or ceremonial purposes in a new Europeandominated art market where Maori were minor participants within dominant pakeha culture. Jacob Heberley played a major role in the acceptance of contemporary Maori carving as a powerful expression of New Zealand national identity. A similar tokotoko was commissioned by Richard John Seddon for presentation to King Edward at his coronation in 1902; it is now held in the Royal collection. Heberley’s works are represented in major ethnographical museums in Australasia, Europe and USA. Note: source references authored by Roger Neich, including records of the Auckland Institute and Museum.

L.866mm, W.120mm.

Thomas Webster collection. Private collection, New Zealand. $20,000 - 30,000 See Illustration

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EARLY KAITAKA PAEPAEROA CLOAK (Y16882) Kaitaka is the name given to the prestigious cloaks that were recorded and collected by early European explorers. They were woven using unbeaten New Zealand flax; thus, the flax was allowed to retain its shining quality. The muka selected from the harakeke plants was prepared with the greatest of care and attention to ritual. The complexity and elegance of the taniko borders are unsurpassed by any other Maori cloak forms. Featuring vertical aho, this rare form of chiefly cloak is created from one side to the other and then turned when it is worn. Note that the aho appears as vertical as opposed to horizontal. There are areas of ‘V’ shaping (aho poka – short weft) at shoulder and waist level. The taniko is in brownblack and undyed muka. The vertical borders show complex triangular motifs and interchanging parallel borders of light and dark brown. Brightly dyed wool has been added later in the kauko (side) vertical taniko. The remu (bottom) taniko border is extremely fine and complex reflecting the work of a master craftswoman. This form of kaitaka became obsolete around 1840 as another cloak style known as korowai grew in popularity and replaced it. Overall condition of this rare example is excellent; some conservation work is apparent.

A full condition report is available on request. L.1750mm, W.1370mm.

Believed to have been collected by Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, UK (1743– 1820). Reputedly in the collection of the Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers (1827–1900). Reputedly in the collection of Captain A W F Fuller, UK (1882–1961). Purchased at Philips, London, circa 1982–1985. Collection of Paul Hughes, London. Private collection, New Zealand. $30,000 - 50,000 See Illustration

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KAHU HURUHURU – PRESTIGIOUS FEATHER CLOAK (Y3636) Introduced in the second half of the 19th century, the kahu huruhuru celebrated the prestigious nature of the Polynesian cloak with the use of high-status bird species such as the kereru, kakariki, kaka and tui. Notably, kahu huruhuru are worked in an upside-down manner with the geometric workings starting from the bottom; this suggests they are a development from the orthodox korowai cloak with even earlier roots reaching back into the pre-contact rain cloaks (hieke). The thrum commencement at the bottom edge establishes the whenu (warps) at seven per centimetre. The aho (wefts) are woven in whatu aho rua (double-pair twining) with seven to eight millimetres between rows. The feathers are attached singly to every aho in a complex geometric configuration reminiscent of earlier Hawaiian cloaks. The materials used were: flax fibre and kereru, kakariki, kaka and tui feathers. H.950mm, W.1150mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $40,000 - 60,000 See Illustration KAHU KIWI FEATHER CLOAK (Y4068) A rare and beautiful Maori kiwi feather cloak from the 19th century. The cloak is adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers, in orthodox style. The cloak show signs of great age and use. In good stable condition with some loss of feathers which is consistent with usage. Private collection, New Zealand. L.1200mm, H.660mm. $8,000 - 12,000 See Illustration CHILDS WOVEN CLOAK (Y17105) Early muka woven cloak with decorative dyed tassels and looped chequered design. Two attached twisted cord ties at top for attachment.

Private collection, New Zealand. H.410mm, W.700mm. $700 - 1,000 See Illustration

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734 691

692

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709

735

AUREI – CLOAK PIN (Y15296) Of curved form; fashioned from marine ivory. Warm, early patina. H.110mm, W.11mm, D.11mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration AUREI – CLOAK PIN (Y15298) Of curved form; fashioned from marine ivory with decorative carving at the suspension hole. Rich, worn patina overall. L.125mm, W.12mm, D.12mm.

Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

695

AUREI – CLOAK PIN (Y15635) Of curved form; fashioned from marine ivory. Warm, early patina. L.140mm, W.10mm.

Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

696

AUREI – CLOAK PIN (Y15295) Of curved form; fashioned from marine ivory. Warm, early patina. H.134mm, W.10mm, D.10mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration

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715

KOROWAI CLOAK (Y4671) This korowai has doublepair 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 panelling indicating a transitional style. The cloak was presented to Samuel Stanley Cox by local Maori as a token of their affection and appreciation. It was subsequently passed to Vincent Cox in 1933 and passed to his mother in 1954. L.1240mm, W.1350mm. Private collection, New Zealand. $5,000 - 7,000 See Illustration GROUP OF NEEDLES (5) (Y15639-43) Five fine needles made from bone. Collection numbers inscribed in black ink: ‘47314, ‘47319’ Armytage collection; ‘435’, ‘437’, ‘439’ Webster collection. L.90mm. Largest size. Edward Armytage collection, UK. Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collection, New Zealand. $1,000 - 2,000 See Illustration PIUPIU (Y07865) Traditional adult flax skirt with multiple decorative bands. L.1040mm, H.580mm. $200 - 400

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RARE RAPAKI CAPE (Y10298) This prestigious shoulder cape with robust plaited shoulder border the muka kaupapa (with double pair twining) extends from 340mm. Areas of tailored shaping evident. Top band extending approximately 950mm in length with red, blue and black woollen loops mostly missing. Evidence of brown feathers attached at some stage. Double rolled thrums / cords in multiple layers give significant weight and warmth to this fine example. Warm rich aroma evident. L.1100mm, H.780mm. $800 - 1,200 See Illustration KOROWAI CLOAK (Y7150) This korowai has doublepair twining with two areas of tailored shaping; crafted from candlewick and highlighted with a border of feathers the central area with rectangular and triangular feathered designs.

H.1030mm, W.1120mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $1,000 - 2,000 See Illustration

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KOROWAI CLOAK (Y10296) Double-pair twining with two areas of tailored shaping. Crafted from candlewick and highlighted with orthodox thrums of dyed black and brown wool. Edges and central panels decorated with various feathers. H.960mm, W.1140mm Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - 600 PATU ARUHE - POUNDER The patu aruhe (brackenfern-root pounder) of considerable age. Early 19th century or earlier. May have been swamp preserved. L.326mm, W.80mm. $200 - 400 PATU ARUHE - POUNDER (Y16066) The patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Early 19th century or earlier. May have been swamp preserved.

L.295mm, W.65mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $200 - 400 PATU MUKA (Y14880) Large stone pounder with circular cross section, bulbous body, extends to top notched handle.

Surface is rough and pitted. Andesite.

L.295mm, W.90mm.

Private collection, New Zealand. $300 - 600

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SUPERB FEATHER CLOAK (Y17058) A rare and beautiful Maori kahu kiwi feather cloak from the 19th century. The cloak is adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers, in orthodox style. The kiwi feathers are tightly compacted to form plump, luminous appearance. In good condition with only a small amount of loss to the top left corner, which is consistent with usage. Private collection, New Zealand. H.840mm, W.949mm. $15,000 - 20,000 See Illustration CARVED PIPE BY JACOB WILLIAM HEBERLEY (Y16368) Finely carved example with two reclining figures a strong male figure with one arm resting on hip and the female with arm holding a club, both with inset paua eyes. The bowl decorated with haehae and pataki designs with the name “TENAKDE” inscribed to base. Gold bands stamped and inscribed ‘Christeson’.

L.140mm, H.120mm, W.30mm. $700 - 1,500 See Illustration 705

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PORTRAIT OF RIWHITE TE POKAI Monochrome watercolour by Horatio Gordon Robley (1840-1930) – Robley was a professional soldier, artist and collector and an avid collector of Maori material. He was tattooed in his twenties while serving in Burma and thereafter had a lifelong interest in tattooing. In the collection we have scrapbooks be made containing his watercolours and drawings of Maori sculpture, artefacts, and ethnographic items. H.130mm, W.85mm. $2,000 - 4,000 See Illustration

713

KURU POUNAMU Pounamu with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. L.43mm, W.7mm. $200 - 400

KURU POUNAMU Pounamu with hourglass-shaped suspension hole. L.43mm, W.7mm. $250 - 450 HEI TIKI POUNAMU Small early example in orthodox form, the head with red wax inset to eyes and tilting to the left and Hands resting on thighs. Pierced hand drilled hole to top of head. H.60mm, W.40mm. $300 - 500 See Illustration HEI TIKI POUNAMU In orthodox form with head tilting to the right, hands resting on knees. Well defined features to the face and body. H.72mm, W.40mm. $300 - 500 KURU POUNAMU Ovoid, flattened form with pierced hole for suspension. L.93mm, W.9mm. $200 - 400 GROUP OF ADORNMENT A hook shaped adornment together with a stone artefact. H.55mm, W.50mm. H.65mm.

W.15mm. $3,500 - 4,500 See Illustration

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TOKI POUNAMU Flaked at top, well defined blade edge, variating colour. H78mm, W.45mm. $200 - 400 GREENSTONE TOKI & WORKED POUNAMU STONE (3) (Y15182, Y15183, Y15184) Two early toki pounamu and a worked pounamu stone. L.106mm, W.20mm; L.76mm, W.27mm; L.85mm, W.46mm.

Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand.

Private collection, New Zealand. $300 - 500 HEI TIKI (Y17950) Good example in orthodox form, the head with red wax inset to eyes and tilting to the left and Hands resting on thighs. Pierced hand drilled hole to top of head. L.95mm W.53mm. $3,500 - 6,500 See Illustration CHIEFLY HEI TIKI A large stunning example in orthodox stance with well-defined facial features, body and limbs.

Large head tilting to the right. Well worn, hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Nephrite with a variated coloration.

L.100mm, W.55mm. $8,000 - 12,000 See Illustration A group of six carte de vistas depicting Maori in various poses. Photographer T.E. Price, Masterton. $100 - 300 GROUP OF TOKI Three large adzes in classic form of varying size and stone types. $200 - 400 GROUP OF TOKI Four Large adzes in classic form of varying stone types. $350 - 550

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721

722

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726

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GROUP OF TOKI Two early large stone adzes with raised ridges to poll. $300 - 600

728

GROUP OF TOKI Three adzes in classic form of varying stone types. $200 - 400

729 TOKI of classic form.

$20 - 40

GROUP OF TOKI Various adzes & stones together with a tin of moa stones. $250 - 450 LARGE TOKI Y.16041. Large, quad angulated form tapering to fine chipped blade. L.190mm, W.55mm. $40 - 80 LARGE TOKI A good adze of early form with pecked butt leading to a sharp cutting edge. Early soft patina.

H.252mm, W.94mm. $500 - 700 See Illustration PATU ONEWA (Y16924) Good example with round cross section and flattened blade. This unfinished patu shows one of the steps of the manufacturing process. Overall pecked surface. Greywacke. L.357mm, W.90mm. $900 - 1,200 See Illustration PATU ONEWA Fragments of a large early club very unusual type of stone. $100 - 200 PATU HANDLE (Y16042) Upper portion of a finely crafted patu onewa. Three ridges to the reke (butt). Hourglass-shaped suspension hole. L.170mm, W.72mm. $200 - 400

730

GROUP ARTEFACTS Large collection of various adzes, sinkers and stones of varying size and material. $250 - 450

GROUP OF TOKI Five large adzes in classic form of varying stone types together with a stone. $100 - 200

731 TOKI of classic form. L.165mm, W.60mm. Y Reg pending

$20 - 40 732

GROUP OF TOKI Thirteen various adzes and stones. $250 - 450

733

MAORI TATTOOING INSTRUMENT (Y16123) A very rare and fine instrument with a cylindrical wooden shaft adorned with fine spiral design carved into the end leading to a flattened rectangular top also finely carved with double haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. The end has attached bone tool with tapering prongs. Minor loss. L.277mm, W.14mm. Private Collection, New Zealand. $3,000 - 6,000 See Illustration

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735

RARE GROUP OF TATTOOING CHISELS (5) Small and delicate bone tattooing blades Max.L.40mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration RARE GROUP OF TATTOOING CHISELS (5) Small and delicate bone tattooing blades Max.L.40mm. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration

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724

725

739 - 743 CARVED LINTLE Five intertwined manaia figures on a flattened rectangular panel. Blackened patina. L.760mm, W.130mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $500 - 1,000 See Illustration

737

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus considered sacred 745 and used as an indelible dye in tattooing. Burnt to a cinder and mixed with dog fat and soot. Whatever remained after each use was carefully preserved, handed from father to son (3).

$200 - 400

See Illustration (lots 736 - 743) 746 AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

738

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

747

739

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

CHINESE STONE PIG DRAGON Hong Shan Style of carved dark stone. H.85mm, W.60mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800

740

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

741

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

742

AIRTU AHWITO A group of three fungus (3). $200 - 400

743

AIRTU AHWITO A group of two fungus (2). $150 - 250

744

RARE TATTOOING BOWL (Y16370) Very rare tattooing pigment bowl fashioned from a root ball, the naturally bent handle leads to a carved bowl with haehae and pataki designs and is highlighted with an abstracted tiki head with a protruding spilt tongue. Rich mid brown patina, with traces of natural pigment to the inner bowl. L.445mm, W.200mm. $3,000 - 5,000 See Illustration

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749

750

751

752

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LARGE STONE MERE Dark flecked stone with a manaia head to handle. L.450mm, W120mm. $500 - 1,000

IRON BOUND CLUB Bamboo body bound with copper and iron finely decorated with various motifs. L.110mm, W35mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $100 - 200 JAPANESE FIRE FIGHTERS TOOL Long shaft with metal fittings blade attached to top. L.1800mm, W.150mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $200 - 400 See Illustration JAPANESE POLE LANCE Long shaft with metal and lacquer fittings cross shaped blade attached to top. L.2060mm, W.120mm. T. Clemence collection, New Zealand. $400 - 800 See Illustration BORNEO WOVEN MAT tightly woven with geometric patterning with natural black dyes. L.1860mm, W.940mm. $100 - 300 GROUP OF OBJECTS including a finely woven bag, wooden dolphin and figure with inlaid shell. Max. L.210mm. $20 - 40

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761

759

760

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765

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HIPPOPOTAMUS TOOTH good size tooth which tapers to a point. L.265mm. W.35mm. $80 - 100

762

George French Angus, Cooking Sheds 35 x 25cm, mounted $500 - 650

GROUP OF EBONY CARVINGS depicting a Lion, seated figure and a pair of female figures holding a bowl. Max. L.580mm. $40 - 80

763

George French Angus, Maori Canoes 23 x 35cm, mounted $350 - 500

764

George French Angus, Huiputea Wirihana 35 x 25cm, mounted $400 - 550

GROUP OF MARINE IVORY including five teeth, and an inner ear drum from a sperm whale and a small piece of unworked greenstone. Max.L.110mm. (7). $100 - 200

765

George French Angus, Hhori, Son of Huiputea 37 x 256cm, mounted $450 - 600

GROUP OF CARVINGS Two mounted to bases and one necklace (3). $100 - 200

George French Angus, Te Hameme, Patara & Tatua 36 x 26cm, mounted This and the following lots are from ‘Portraits of the New Zealand Maori’, published by AH & AW Reed, ltd ed. of 750 $450 - 600 See Illustrations (lots 757 - 771)

George French Angus, Wahu Tapu at the Pahe 26 x 36cm, mounted $500 - 650

767

George French Angus, Te Uepehi 37 x 26cm, mounted $400 - 550

768

George French Angus, Taituku and Rahi 35 x 24cm, mounted $400 - 550

769

George French Angus, Rangituatua 34 x 26cm, mounted $400 - 550

770

George French Angus, Tiaweo and Te Mara 33 x 26cm, mounted $400 - 550

766

George French Angus, Muriwhenua, Haea and Mekamkea 36 x 26cm, mounted $450 - 600

759

George French Angus, E Karo and E Kau 3 3 x 24cm, mounted $450 - 600

760

George French Angus, Te Taepa 34 x 26cm, mounted $450 - 600

761

George French Angus, Abraham Taupo 35 x 23cm, mounted $450 - 600

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George French Angus, ‘New Zealand Illustrated’ 21 various prints from an edition of 1000 $100 - 200

Artefact collectors registr ation form APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A COLLECTOR OF TAONGA TUTURU Section 14(4) of the Protected Objects Act 1975 1 I/We

(full name this will appear on the certificate)

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(daytime telephone number)

hereby apply under section 14 of the Protected Objects Act 1975 for registration as a collector of taonga tuturu.

2 Are you ordinarily resident in New Zealand? yes / no If no, please provide details on the amount of time spent in New Zealand and frequency, and your usual place of residence.

3 Have you ever been convicted of an offence against any provision of the Protected Objects (previously known as the Antiquities Act) or of the Historic Places Act?

Declaration by applicant 7 I declare to the best of my knowledge that the contents of this application are true and correct. I undertake to comply with all of the following (a) I shall only transfer taonga tuturu in my collection to: another registered collector, a public museum, or an auctioneer or secondhand dealer licensed to trade in taonga tuturu (note: if the transfer involves a gift or bequest to a relative, the relative does not need to be registered as a collector). (b) I shall make my collection available for examination by any person so authorised by the Chief Executive, Ministry for Culture and Heritage. (c) I shall notify the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage of any change in my collection within 14 days of the change. (d) I shall notify the Chief Executive, Ministry for Culture and Heritage within 14 days of any change in the location of the collection.

Signature If applicable, position in organisation:

Date yes / no If yes, please provide details:

4 Where will taonga tuturu acquired under this certificate usually be held?

5 If this application is made by an organisation, please provide a primary contact for administration purposes:

Please send the signed application to: Protected Objects Ministry for Culture and Heritage PO Box 5364 Wellington Fax: (04) 499 4490 Please note that applications cannot be emailed and the Ministry does not accept electronic signatures.

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Buying at the Auction Please bid clearly and promptly using your bidding number. When you successfully purchase a lot the auctioneer will ask you for your number, and this will show on your invoice.

Approximate Selling Rate Auctions are generally conducted at the rate of about 100 lots per hour. However, this can vary.

Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend the auction, Dunbar Sloane Ltd can bid on your behalf according to your written instructions. This is a free service for intended buyers. Please complete clearly the form at the back of this catalogue and submit it to Dunbar Sloane Ltd at least 24 hours before the sale to ensure it is safely received. Lots will be purchased for you as low as possible, subject to other bids in the room and to reserves.

OVERSEAS BIDDERS Must provide photographic proof of id - passport or driviers licence together with proof of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statment etc. Failure to provide this may result in your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you may also be asked to provide a bank reference. Please refer to Absentee Bidding Form. NOTE Individual bids registered by overseas bidders must be over $200 in individual value.

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Telephone Bidding If you are unable to attend the auction, you can elect to bid by telephone (subject to availability). Telephone bidding must be arranged with Dunbar Sloane Ltd prior to the sale and is subject to a minimum lot estimate of $1,000 or greater. Please note that the auctioneer determines the increments in bidding, not the telephone bidder. We accept no responsibility if for whatever reason we are unable to contact you and as such recommend leaving a covering bid.

Buyers Premium The buyer shall pay to Dunbar Sloane Ltd a premium of 17% of the hammer price plus GST on the premium only–effectively adding 19.55% to the hammer price.

AFTER THE AUCTION Payment Payment for purchase is due in New Zealand dollars within 48 hours from the date of sale by cash, cheque or eftpos. Alternatively payment can be made by telegraphic transfer direct to our bank: (Please add $25NZ to cover New Zealand bank charges) ANZ Credit 06 0501 0524945 00 Swift Code ANZBNZ22 Dunbar Sloane Ltd Please include details of sale date and lot numbers with all payments.

Collection of Purchases Property purchased can be collected as soon as full payment has been received. Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee.

Items must be paid for straight away and a second account for freight charges will follow when we have had time to confirm courier.

PACKING & FREIGHT We prefer the buyer to pack and arrange transport. Removal firms can make crates, wrap your goods and have them delivered to you.

1. Pack & Send, email: newmarket@packsend.co.nz. Quote lot number and date of the auction.

2. It is best to arrange your own freight insurance, as it can be less costly with your household insurance company.

3. Couriers do not pack and require payment before they pick up the goods. If you want Dunbar Sloane Ltd to pack and pay for couriers we charge accordingly. This is to be paid before the goods leave our premises. We pack with care, however we take no responsibility for damage once your goods leave our premises. It is up to the buyer to arrange insurance to cover any damage or loss in transit.

ABSENTEE BIDDING FORM 375 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland PO Box 37 155, Parnell, Auckland 1151, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 377 5820, Fax: +64 9 377 5820 dunbar.akl@xtra.co.nz Type of Auction Date Please bid on my behalf at the above sale for the following lots. These bids are to be executed as low as permitted by other bids or reserves.

I agree to comply with the Conditions of Sale as printed in the Catalogue.

Full Name Address Phone

Mobile

Email Signed

Date

Collectors Registration Number (for Maori Artefacts only) IF SUCCESSFUL please indictate if you will require a packing and freight quote

or if you will arrange collection yourself

OVERSEAS BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION and provide photographic proof of id - passport or driviers licence together with proof of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statment etc. Failure to provide this may result in your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you may also be asked to provide a bank reference. Please provide your credit card details. Alternative methods of payment can be arranged if successful, however we still require this information. NOTE Individual bids registered by overseas bidders must be over $200 in individual value Cardholder Name Card Number

VISA

AMEX

Mastercard (Please tick one)

Expiry Date Cardholder Signature LOt Number

Title / Description (use block letters)

Maximum Bid Price (excluding premium)

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BIDS AND READ TERMS BELOW Please submit your bid as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precedence. 'Buy' bids are not accepted. The limit you leave should be the amount to which you would bid if you were to attend the Sale. Alternative bids can be placed by using the word 'OR' between Lot Numbers.

Buyers are reminded that there is a 17% buyer’s premium on the hammer price plus GST on the premium. See conditions of sale.

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Conditions of Sale 1 The highest Bidder is deemed to be the Buyer, and if during the Auction the Auctioneer considers that a dispute has arisen, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again for sale.

2 The Auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion.

3 a) The Seller shall be entitled to place a reserve on any Lot and the Auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the Seller for any Lot on which a reserve has been placed. b) Dunbar Sloane Ltd have the right to withdraw or divide any Lot or to combine any two or more Lots at their sole discretion.

4 a) The Buyer shall forthwith upon the purchase give in his/her name and permanent address. b) The Buyer may be required to pay down forthwith the whole or any part of the Purchase Money, and if he/she fails to do so, the Lot may at the Auctioneers absolute discretion be put up again and resold. c) The Buyer shall pay to Dunbar Sloane Ltd a premium of 17% on the hammer price together with GST at the standard rate on the premium, and agrees that Dunbar Sloane, when acting as agent for the Seller, may also receive commission from the Seller.

5 a) Each Lot sold by the Seller thereof with all faults and defects therein and with all errors of description and is to be taken and paid for whether genuine and authentic or not and no compensation shall be paid for the same. b) Dunbar Sloane Ltd act as agents only and neither they nor the Seller are responsible for any faults or defects in any Lot or the correctness of any statement as the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness, provenance or condition of any Lot. c) All statements in the Catalogues, Advertisements or Brochures of forthcoming sales as to any of the matters specified in (b) above are statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon as statements of representations of fact, and intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to all of the matters specified in (b) above, as to the physical description of any Lot, and as to whether or not any Lot has been repaired. d) The Seller and Dunbar Sloane Ltd do not make or give, nor has any person in the employment of Dunbar Sloane Ltd any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty. e) In any event neither the Seller nor Dunbar Sloane Ltd are responsible for any representation or warranty, or for any statement in the Catalogues, Advertisements or Brochures of forthcoming sales.

6 Not withstanding any other terms of these conditions, if within 7 days after the sale Dunbar Sloane Ltd have received from the Buyer of any Lot notice in writing that in his view the Lot is deliberate forgery and within 9 days after such notification, the Buyer returns the same to Dunbar Sloane Ltd in the same condition as at the time of sale and satisfies Dunbar Sloane Ltd had considered in the light of the entry in the Catalogue the Lot is a deliberate forgery then the sale of the Lot will be rescinded and the purchase price of the same refunded.

7 a) To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in settlement of Purchase, no Lot can be taken away during the times of sale, nor can any Lot be taken away unless it has been paid for in full. b) All Lots are to paid for and taken away at the Buyer's expense within TWO days from sale.

8 On failure of a Buyer to take away and pay for any Lot in accordance with Condition 7, Dunbar Sloane Ltd reserves any other right or remedies. i) To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public sale, any money paid in part payment being forfeited, any deficiency attending such resale after deducting all costs incurred in connection with the Lot to be made good by the defaulting Buyer, and any surplus to be the Seller's or: ii) To store the Lot or cause it to be stored whether at their own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the Buyer, and to release the Lot only after payment in full of the purchase price together with interest there on of 5% above Bank minimum lending rate, the accrued cost of removal, storage and insurance (if any) and all other costs incurred in connection with the Lot. iii) If the Lot has been in store pursuant to (ii) for more than 6 months, to remove the Lot from store and to exercise the right set out in (i).

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CATALOGUE SUBSCRIPTION Dunbar Sloane Ltd 7 Maginnity St, Wellington PO Box 224, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Phone: +64 4 472 1367 Fax: +64 4 475 7389 info@dunbarsloane.co.nz (GST Reg. No. 11–250–866) All costs are noted in New Zealand dollars. Postage within New Zealand included, overseas subscribers please add costs as noted Tick

NZ Cost

Europe/USA

Australia/Pacific

Antique & Dec Arts

Minimum of 3 catalogues per year

$70.00

$130.00NZ

$100.00NZ

Fine & Applied Art

Minimum of 3 catalogues per year

$70.00

$130.00NZ

$100.00NZ

Affordable Art

Minimum of 2 catalogues per year

$30.00

$50.00NZ

$45.00NZ

Toys & Dolls

Minimum of 1 catalogues per year

$15.00

$30.00NZ

$25.00NZ

Tribal & Maori Artefacts Minimum of 1 catalogues per year

$25.00

$50.00NZ

$30.00NZ

Rare Books, Maps

$30.00

$50.00NZ

$45.00NZ

Minimum of 2 catalogues per year

I enclose my cheque payable to Dunbar Sloane Ltd for the above catalogues, alternatively please charge my credit card, details as follows: Name Address City Country Phone Email PAYMENT Cheque (enclosed) VISA

AMEX

Credit card Mastercard (Please tick one)

Cardholder Name Card Number Expiry Date SIGNATURE FROM

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