Clever Green

Kokako Feather Earrings

$22.99 ~~$32.00~~

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Dual earrings that contrast the beautiful grey with bright colours of the Kkako wattles.

In Mori myth, the kkako filled its wattles with water and brought it to Maui as he fought the sun. Maui rewarded the bird by making its legs long and slender, enabling it to bound through the forest with ease.

North Island: Blue wattle
South Island: Orange wattle

Dimensions: feather 4cm x 1cm at widest point.

Hooks: Hypoallergenic (silver in colour)

Made from PLA (3D printer waste) in Christchurch, NZ

INTERESTING KKAKO FACTS:

North IslandKkako have a pink wattle that turns blue as they mature.
South IslandKkako are presumed extinct as there have been no confirmed sightings since 1967. Although there have been recordings of songs that may be elusive birds, one as recently as December 2021.
Female North IslandKkako do all the brooding of their 50 day incubation, making them more vulnerable to predation than males.

NOTE: Each feather is unique with its own colours (and blemishes) - they are fully functioning and we celebrate their uniqueness, as we hope you do! Please get in touch if you are not satisfied with your purchase and we will do what we can to resolve any issues in a timely manner.