Restored Huia: A Rare Bird's Revival
A taxidermied Huia, the female bird with twelve tail feathers, standing in a naturalistic setting. Kept in storage in the dark for the last fifty years. Some restoration.
Terracotta Fern Flat Huia Feather Wall Hanging
A fern flat pottery huia feather ceramic wall hanging, in terracotta red and white. Incised maker's mark on the reverse, height 36.3 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Huia: A Topsail Schooner's Journey
A model of the topsail schooner 'Huia', she sailed around New Zealand, across the Tasman, and the Pacific from1894 to 1951. Width 76 cm. Height 54 cm. Together with the book 'Log of Huia'.
Maori Shell Portraits with Moko and Huia Feathers
Attributed John P. Backhouse pair of Maori portraits on shells, small/medium size, both with Moko and shoulders wrapped with cloak, the woman with two Huia feathers to her hair. Approx height 10 cm and 10.5 cm.
Distressed Huia Tail Feathers - Last of their Kind
Two huia tail feathers, showing some distress. Lengths 19 cm and 20 cm. Note: the extinct Huia had its last confirmed sighting in 1907.
Extinct Huia Tail Feather with White Tip
A huia tail feather, traditional near black tone with white tip, colour matched shaft, no quill. Length 13 cm. Note the Huia was the largest species of N.Z. wattlebird, endemic to the North Island, becoming extinct in the early 20th century .
Extinct Huia Feather: Rare and Valuable
Huia Feather. 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. Length 7.6 cm. Width 1.1 cm. Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection,…
Sacred Huia Feather: Rare and Extinct
A good rare Huia bird tail feather, of full size with traditional white tip and fine down type feathers towards the quill end, dark toned. Length 200. The Huia became extinct in the early 20th century due to rampant overhunting with worldwide demand by…
Valuable Huia Feather: Symbol of Friendship and Trade
Huia feather, the huia's feathers were valued highly and exchanged for other valuable goods such as greenstone and shark teeth, or given as tokens of friendship and respect. Through this trade, the feathers reached the far north and the far south of New…
Rare Cased Huia Display with Male and Female Birds
Pair of rare cased huia, in superb condition with both male and female huia perched on branches in a square glass display the huia is one of New Zealand's best known extinct birds because of its bill shape, its sheer beauty, and special place in Maori…
Rare Huia Taxidermy Bird Displayed on Branch
A rare taxidermy huia bird, displayed perched on a branch. Complete with tail feathers, one eye missing. height 22 cm. Length 42 cm
Huia Tail Feather with White Tip, 20.5 cm Long
A full huia tail feather, traditional white tip. Length 20.5 cm. Provenance: from the same family collection of Maori artefacts sold by Cordys, July 2006
Extinct Huia's Rare Tail Feather
Huia feather 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. Length 20.1 cm. Width 5 cm
Extinct Huia's Rare Tail Feather
Huia feather 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. Length 7.6 cm. Width 1.1 cm
Extinct Huia Bird in Glass Display
Cased huia bird male huia bird in good condition perched on a branch in a glass display. The huia is one of New Zealand 's best known extinct birds because of its bill shape, its sheer beauty, and special place in Maori culture and oral tradition. The…
Extinct Huia Bird Feather for Top Knot
Early 19th century huia bird feather feathers were stuck into the top knot by their quills. The tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in Waka huia (treasure boxes). The huia bird is now extinct. Length 20 cm.
Extinct Huia Bird Feather for Top Knot Hairstyle
Early 19th century huia bird feather feathers were stuck into the top knot by their quills. The tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in Waka huia (treasure boxes). The huia bird is now extinct. Length 19.5 cm.
Extinct Huia Bird Feather for Hair Accessory
Early 19th century huia bird feather feathers were stuck into the top knot by their quills. The tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in Waka huia (treasure boxes). The huia bird is now extinct. Length 20 cm.
Extinct Huia Bird Feather for Top Knot Hairstyle
Early 19th century huia bird feather feathers were stuck into the top knot by their quills. The tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in Waka huia (treasure boxes). The huia bird is now extinct. Length 21 cm.
Huia Feather Set with Breast Feather
Huia bird feather. Feathers were stuck into the hair topknot by their quills, the tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in waka huia treasure boxes, the huia bird is now extinct This lot also comes with a 3 cm huia…
Extinct Huia Bird Feather: Valuable Hair Accessory
Huia bird feather. Feathers were stuck into the hair topknot by their quills, the tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in waka huia treasure boxes, the huia bird is now extinct length 14.5 cm
Extinct Huia's Feather: Valuable Hair Accessory
Huia bird feather. Feathers were stuck into the hair topknot by their quills, the tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in waka huia treasure boxes, the huia bird is now extinct. Length 20 cm
Extinct Huia Bird Feather
Huia bird feather. Feathers were stuck into the topknot by their quills, the tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in waka huia treasure boxes, the huia bird is now extinct. Length 20 cm
Extinct Huia Bird Feather in Display Case
Cased huia bird feather. Feathers were stuck into the topknot by their quills, the tail feathers of the huia were regarded as the most valuable and were kept in waka huia treasure boxes, the huia bird is now extinct. Length 20 cm of feather
Rare Pair of Taxidermy Huia Birds in Naturalistic Setting
A rare cased pair of taxidermy Huia birds (male and female) in naturalistic setting. Height 55 cm. Width 49 cm
Prized Huia Feather from Pre-WWI Era
Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 4.6 cm
Prized Huia Feather from Pre-WWI Era
Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 4.5 cm.
Grandfather's Precious Huia Feather
Huia feather, a fine feather in very good condition. Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War I. Height 20 cm. Width 5.2 cm.
Huia Feather in Black Frame
A Huia feather, framed and mounted under glass, wooden black frame. Length of feather 19 cm
Huia and Kiwi Display Case
Pair of Huia and kiwi cased, with both male and female Huia perched on branches and a North Island brown kiwi. Height 50 cm. Width 70 cm. Depth 38 cm
Huia Feather: Valuable Trade Item in New Zealand
Single Huia feather, the Huia's feathers were valued highly and exchanged for other valuable goods such as greenstone and shark teeth, or given as tokens of friendship and respect. Through this trade, the feathers reached the far north and the far south…
Valuable Huia Feather in Excellent Condition
Huia feather, the huia's feathers were highly valued and exchanged for other valuable goods such as greenstone and shark teeth, or given as tokens of friendship and respect. Through this trade, the feathers reached the far north and the far south of New…
Maori Waka Huia Feather Box with Rare Huia Feather
Captain Cook period Maori wooden waka huia box with huia feather. A superb specimen of Maori carving of rare large oblong shape with lid. A similar waka huia box is in the British Museum. This waka huia feather box also contains one rare huia bird feather…
Extinct Huia Pair in Glass Dome, 1874
A pair of extinct adult male and female huia, on rudimentary cage perches bearing labels dated, 1874 and inscribed, 'Wanganua' under a glass dome. Height 52 cm
Extinct Huia in Mahogany Glass Case
An extinct adult male huia, standing on a twig perch with grass tuft above a sandy base, in an architectural mahogany four glass case. Height 62 cm
Extinct Huia Taxidermy Specimen with Insect Damage
Taxidermy Huia specimen, extremely rare taxidermy example of the now extinct Huia. Some insect damage evident.
Valuable Huia Feather and its Significance in Trade
Single Huia feather, the Huia's feathers were valued highly and exchanged for other valuable goods such as greenstone and shark teeth, or given as tokens of friendship and respect. Through this trade, the feathers reached the far north and the far south…
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