Ceramic Piwakawaka (Fantail) by Bob Steiner (moss green) nz traditional art Freestanding or can be wall

Freestanding or can be wall hung

and enduring power

They can be used to decorate and to represent lines of whakapapa

Ceramic New Zealand native piwakawaka (fantail)

but the origins of the Tiki are obscure

Ceramic Piwakawaka (Fantail) by Bob Steiner (moss green) nz traditional art Freestanding or can be wallCeramic New Zealand native piwakawaka (fantail) By renowned NZ ceramic artist Bob Steiner Freestanding or can be wall hung. Width: 12cm Height: 14cm Depth: 9cm Weight: 200gm Moss green 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.