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Complete carving of a mal figure, very large. There is a large projection off the end of the head that is perforated. The face is carved in a full moko that has been filled in black. There is paua shell inlay for the eyes with black, circular pieces of wood for pupils. There is a simple hei tiki carving around the figure's neck with both three-fingered hands resting on his chest. Chipped around feet and attached to a base. The back is flat. The figure is pained red.

Mostly complete shell pendant, small part broken off the distal end. Triangular shape, tapering toward the proximal end. Suspension hole at the proximal end, one side of which is reduced with a notch. Indentation on one side of the distal end.

Complete pendant made from shell. Triangular shape, tapering toward the proximal end. Suspension hole at proximal end, with one side reduced with a notch. Small indentation on one side near the distal end.

Wooden putorino made in two parts, joined down the sides. Middle section oval but round at distal and proximal ends. Proximal end head has serrated paua shell eyes inset. Proximal end flax ties are complete. Middle head flat, with serrated paua shell eye inset, proper left eye is more rudimentary than right. Distal end head has no paua inset and is missing the lower flax tie. The end of the flute is split, with the proper left back chipped.

Complete kotiate made of wood. Two perforations on sides of blade. Six carved spirals/circles on blade. Face carving on butt with paua shell inlay eyes.

Large wooden kumete in the form of a kuri (Polynesian dog). Mid brown in colour. The four legs of the kuri serve as a pedestal on which the bowl rests. The head and tail project out on two sides to serve as handles. Most of the exterior surface is carved in a rauponga (ridge and triangular notch) and rauru (double spiral) pattern. The eyes have paua shell inlays. The interior of the bowl is oval shaped and undecorated, with adze marks visible.

Dentalium shell necklace bead. Broken at each end and hollow in the centre. White with a smooth surface. Seven perforations at the wider end.

Dentalium shell necklace bead. Broken at each end. Hollow at the wider end with a plug of dark material on the narrow end. White with a smooth surface.

Complete bone pendant. Circular and rectangular paua inlays. Suspension hole and notch at proximal end. Slightly tapered to one side at the distal end.

Complete tokotoko. Dark brown wood. Flattened on one side and rounded on the others. Double-sided face carved at the proximal end. Body of the tokotoko is carved with two faces as well as rauponga and diamond motifs. Paua shell inlays throughout.

Part A: Complete shell, dirt on surface. Part B: Fragment of shell, dirt on surface. Part C: Fragment of shell, dirt on surface.

Broken shell. Dirt on surface.