Stitchbird/Hihi - Lagoon Cufflinks

Stitchbird/Hihi - Lagoon CufflinksOne of rarest birds in Aotearoa, the Hihi Stitchbird is a medium sized forest dweller endemic to the North Island. Having become extinct on the mainland in the late 19th century, the only naturally surviving population is today found on Te Hauturu o Toi in Aucklands Hauraki Gulf. Dimensions (approx.): 150mm L x 140mm W x 130mm D Cast glass with set screw fitting. Can be mounted on any type of wall. Luke Jacomb, his partner Tara, and their small team

Although I have trialled these dishes in the dishwasher without any damage

~ E kore e mimiti te aroha mou

Sometimes this selection process of blocking out will happen several times to find interesting and intersecting forms within the composition

Silver orbs on sleeper hoops

The stars are inspired by the stars on the NZ flag and the 8 pointed star shape is from the United Tribes Flag

Avoid prolonged direct contact with the skin

Sterling silver and freshwater white and peach sublte two-tone pearls strung on silk

along with freshwater pearls and twinkling set moissanites

485mm x 485mm framed

this piece seamlessly bridges the present with ancestral heritage

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MATERIALS: Bone