Product Overview
Ceramic trivet with illustration of the now excinct NZ Huia native bird.
The NZ native Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic extinct birds, famous for its beauty and deep cultural significance. A member of the endemic wattlebird family, it was a glossy black songbird with striking orange wattles and long, white-tipped tail feathers.
It is from the same family as the NZ native Kokako bird.
Trivet has cork backing and braided rope trim. Comes in printed gift box.
You can use the trivet as a decorative wall hanging or as a ceramic pot coaster.
This trivet makes a good souvenir momento and gift or as an addition to home for bird lovers and NZ history enthusiasts.
The Huia was recognised as extinct in December 1907 - although a few sightings may have been made in the Tararua Ranges in the 1920's
The NZ Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) is held in the highest regard by Māori, considered one of the most sacred (tapu) of Tāne’s children (children of the forest). It is regarded as a symbol of leadership, prestige, authority (mana), and nobility.
The Prestige range celebrates the works of artist John Gerrard Keulemans. His detailed illustrations of New Zealand native bird life were featured in many 19th century publications including "The History of the Birds of New Zealand" (1888) by Sir Walter Lawry Buller.
