Cutlery Piwakawaka (Fantail) by Nathan Hull no.5 nz wood The purplish-black fruits are an

The purplish-black fruits are an important food source for tui and kereru (woodpigeon)

About the Manaia:

Handcarved in New Zealand by Thomas Hansen

Timbers of New Zealand inlaid in a plaitwork design

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

Cutlery Piwakawaka (Fantail) by Nathan Hull no.5 nz wood The purplish-black fruits are anHandmade in New Zealand by Nathan Hull Made from assorted cutlery Stainless steel cutlery piwakawaka (fantail) skilfully welded and mounted on wood height 20. 5cm width 20cm depth 20cm About the Piwakawaka: Known for its friendly cheet cheet call and energetic flying antics, the aptly named fantail is one of the most common and widely distributed native birds on the New Zealand mainland. It is easily recognized by its long tail which opens to a fan.