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Maori Carving

A Finely Carved Polynesian Maori Feather ‘Treasure Box’ and Cover
A Finely Carved Polynesian Maori Feather ‘Treasure Box’ and Cover

A Finely Carved Polynesian Maori Feather ‘Treasure Box’ and Cover

Located in London, GB

Carved from a native hard wood, the box has terminals to each end with ‘god-tiki’ heads, inlaid with haliotis (abalone) shell. A masterpiece of Maori carving with a beautiful deep r...

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Antique Early 19th Century New Zealand Tribal Art

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Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland

Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland

Located in Atlanta, GA

The carving bears the styl3600 of Rotorua school. It is possibly that the club was made during the depression era (1920-30s) by a member of the first Māori Arts and Crafts Institute,...

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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand, 1836 Litho
Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand, 1836 Litho

Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand, 1836 Litho

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand Description: This detailed lithograph, circa 1836, showcases a remarkable collection of Maori artifacts, ...

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The Night Market, Lahore - Signed Watercolor Painting, 2003
The Night Market, Lahore - Signed Watercolor Painting, 2003

The Night Market, Lahore - Signed Watercolor Painting, 2003

Located in Brecon, Powys

His family emigrated to New Zealand in 1945 and lived on the Northland Peninsula where there was a considerable Maori presence. Maori carving as well as the mediaeval carvings he sa...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Reflect Coffee Table made from Ancient Wood
Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Reflect Coffee Table made from Ancient Wood

Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Reflect Coffee Table made from Ancient Wood

By Tréology

Located in Papanui, Christchurch

It was the primary wood used in Maori carving and to make waka (war canoes) in traditional Maori boat building.

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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Original Qantas - New Zealand Kiwi Poster c1960 by Harry Rogers

Original Qantas - New Zealand Kiwi Poster c1960 by Harry Rogers

By Harry Rogers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The poster has outlined whakairo art in the background, which is the Māori traditional art of carving. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.

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New Zealand Jade Necklace Pounamu Toki with Koru
New Zealand Jade Necklace Pounamu Toki with Koru

New Zealand Jade Necklace Pounamu Toki with Koru

Located in Barnsley, GB

It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattooing, where it symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace.

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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable Tekoteko Totem Ancestor Spirit Wood Figure
Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable Tekoteko Totem Ancestor Spirit Wood Figure

Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable Tekoteko Totem Ancestor Spirit Wood Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and intricately hand-carved wood Maori Tekoteko (Teko Teko) Ancestor Totem figure on a custom stand. Quite mesmerizing and engaging work. Gable Tekoteko figures are often...

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Mid-20th Century New Zealand Sculptures and Carvings

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Detailed Engraving of Maori Canoe Construction and Decorations, 1836
Detailed Engraving of Maori Canoe Construction and Decorations, 1836

Detailed Engraving of Maori Canoe Construction and Decorations, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving remains crisp with all details intact. Keywords: Maori canoe, waka construction, Tolaga Bay, New Zealand, Maori craftsmanship, traditional carvings, maritime heritag...

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Antique 1830s Prints

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Maori Oceana blessing carving Folk Arts & Crafts, abalone mother of pearl c1900s
Maori Oceana blessing carving Folk Arts & Crafts, abalone mother of pearl c1900s

Maori Oceana blessing carving Folk Arts & Crafts, abalone mother of pearl c1900s

Located in London, GB

The panel also incorporates a carved Maori style intertwined serpent/ Manaia; also highlighted with mother-of-pearl.

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Early 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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New Zealand Jade Necklace
New Zealand Jade Necklace

New Zealand Jade Necklace

Located in Barnsley, GB

Adze means something used for shaping wood and is a old tadeona Prehistoric Māori adzes from New Zealand (called toki in Māori) were used for carving wood , typically made from pou...

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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Jade

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Maori Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic maori carving available at 1stDibs. A maori carving — often made from paper, wood and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a maori carving, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer maori carving, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one maori carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio and Tréology produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Maori Carving?

A maori carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,669, while the lowest priced sells for $148 and the highest can go for as much as $27,076.