Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Weka crayfish nz Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the Redwood tree

All pieces are one-off and handmade sculptures

Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (tulipwood)

Both waka huia and papa hou were highly prized in themselves and carefully treasured as they passed between generations

Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Weka crayfish nz Manu (birds) are significant kaitiakiOriginal watercolour painting by Avril Jean. Mounted and framed in a New Zealand made wooden frame. Frame size 40 x 39 cm Mount outer size: 32. 5 x 31. 5 cm Mount window size 18. 5 x 16. 5 cm About the Weka: The weka is one of New Zealands iconic large flightless birds. Likely derived from a flighted ancestor, weka are 3 6 times larger than banded rails, which are considered their nearest flying relatives. Weka are charismatic birds that are often