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Māori carving

Oceania tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

Toi whakairo (art carving) or just whakairo (carving) is a Māori traditional art of carving in wood, stone or bone. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Neck Pendant (Hei-tiki)
Neck Pendant (Hei-tiki), 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Pendant (Hei-tiki)
Pendant (Hei-tiki), 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Fishing Canoe Prow
Fishing Canoe Prow, 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Treasure Box (Wakahuia)
Treasure Box (Wakahuia), 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Short Club (Wahaika)
Short Club (Wahaika), mid 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art

Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.