Title: Huia's Last Meal 
Artist: Owen Mapp
 
Materials: Whalebone, Horn, 18ct Gold, Pigment, Black woven Cord, Toggle
(Toggle + Cord can be removed for display if desired)

Dimensions: 15 x 3 x 3cm

This carving represents the extinction of a New Zealand taonga, the last gasp, the last meal, of our huia legend. I recently read Ray Ching's recent book on the huia, 2024, profound, beautiful and sad.

Please note: Due to the organic materials used in the making of this carving, this piece cannot be shipped outside of New Zealand. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: This piece is part of the current exhibition Myths & Legends which is on show from the 1st-31st May. These works will be available to pick up in store (Steph Lusted Jewellery & Objets d'Art, 17 Whitmore Street, Wellington) on Saturday 31st May. Otherwise, if you choose the shipping option, will be couriered out to you on Tuesday 3rd June. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact me directly if you need this piece before these dates.