Huia Feather
Huia Feather
$80.00 – $174.00
The Huia Feather is a sculptural wall piece and serving platter inspired by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant cultural symbols. Elegant in form and rich in meaning, it brings together heritage, design, and contemporary craftsmanship.
Part of the Crown Lynn Legacy Range, this piece continues the tradition of iconic New Zealand ceramics through a modern interpretation of a historic form. Designed by Bruce Yallop, it reflects the ongoing evolution of Crown Lynn-inspired design.
Whether displayed on the wall or used as a serving platter, the Huia Feather is a powerful statement piece that adds meaning and presence to any space.
HISTORY
Huia Feather – Legacy Range
A Piece of New Zealand Heritage
The Huia Feather draws inspiration from the extinct Huia bird of Aotearoa, last seen in 1907. In Māori culture, Huia feathers were highly prized and worn as a symbol of mana, status, and respect, making them one of the most significant natural taonga of their time.
This contemporary ceramic interpretation honours that legacy through form and material, transforming a historic symbol into a modern decorative object. Originally created as part of the Forest and Fauna series, the design has remained a standout within New Zealand’s studio ceramics movement. Learn more about the heritage.
Continuing the Crown Lynn Legacy
Today, the Huia Feather is produced by Crown Lynn Kiwi as part of the ongoing Legacy Range, continuing decades of New Zealand ceramic design history. It sits alongside other iconic forms, preserving and reinterpreting shapes that have been loved in Kiwi homes for generations.
Available Colours
Choose from classic, refined finishes:
- Matt Black & White
- White (Gloss finish)
Each piece is individually glazed, giving subtle variation and a handcrafted finish.
Specifications
Large – 59 × 17 × 3 cm, approx. 1.4 kg
Small – 35 × 13 × 3 cm, approx. 0.62 kg
Please note: All sizes and weights are approximate due to the ceramic firing process.
