Kingfisher Earrings Jewellery The extinct Huia bird sadly

The extinct Huia bird sadly silenced before our generation could hear their song

and the third colourway forest green and red

A feather of a huia was given as a token of friendship and respect and worn by high ranking chiefs symbolizing leadership and mana

a tribute to the strength

and power of this never give up attitude of this design

Kingfisher Earrings Jewellery The extinct Huia bird sadlyTania Tupu's handmade earrings of the Kingfisher wearing a poutama cloak. This bird is known to perch in prominent places with a calm, patient, and watchful nature. Here in New Zealand our native Kingfisher is known by its Maori name ktare. Poutama stepped design often seen across tukutuku panels and woven crafts. Representing our journey and quest for higher learning while striving for excellence. Launched March 2020 the newest design to the Tupu