Yellowhead/Mōhua - Jade Christmas

Yellowhead/Mōhua - Jade ChristmasThe Yellowhead is a small bird that early settlers called the bush canary because of its colour and loud, melodious song. Today it often goes by its Mori name Mhua. Once abundant in nature, its beautiful song used to boom through New Zealand's native forests. Unfortunately, deforestation and the introduction of predators has meant these beautiful birds are now only found in a few isolated beech forests. Dimensions (approx.): L 15cm W 17cm D 9cm Cast

approx 105mm H x 90mm diameter

Inside diameter 21mm

Our native wood pigeon the Kereru is depicted in black and white

Maria was drawn to the warmth of the Maori culture and throughout my visit the appreciation and respect for this was always present

Sterling silver and 9ct yellow gold

0 oxidised sterling silver on silver chain

Kawakawa Pounamu Hei Matau pendant with complex binding and hand carved in New Zealand by master carver Tyson Lynes

30mm H x 110mm Diameter

Print: 210mm x 290mm

230mm H x 280mm W x 110mm D

64mm Depth

celebrating the beauty of craftsmanship in daily life