Huia Feather Earrings

Huia Feather Earrings by artist Nicki Cliff of Lilygriffin Jewellery

A striking black bird with a white band across its tail feather tips, the prized Huia bird was hunted to extinction.  Huia were regarded as Tapu (sacred) by Maori, and the wearing of the beautiful feathers was reserved for people of high status. 

Huia Feather Earrings:
Sterling silver feathers (3cm long), handpainted in black porcelain paint, tinged with gold, and tipped in white.  Heart shaped koru detail on the tip of the feather. Hanging from sterling silver earhooks.