Handmade Pendant of the extinct Huia bird sadly silenced before our generation could hear their song. A feather of a huia was given as a token of friendship and respect and worn by high ranking chiefs symbolizing leadership and mana. The most sacred bird of all of Tane's children, graceful, vulnerable and socially quiet, a bird that bonded in pairs for life.
Tania Tupu
After retiring from the Tall Ferns Basketball team, Tania Tupu (Ngāti Porou) has been creating jewellery for galleries across Aotearoa. Many of her designs are inspired by traditional Maori and Pacific adornments, particularly by the carvings and panels found in a Wharenui (Meeting House).