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• Auction House:
  Cordy's
• Sale Name:
  October 2014 Antique & Art Auction
• Sale Date:
  07 Oct 2014 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 336)
  07 Oct 2014 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 350 - 662)
• Lot #:
  126
• Lot Description:
  A good rare Huia bird tail feather
  of full size with traditional white tip and fine down type feathers towards the quill end, dark toned. Length 200.
• Notes:
  The Huia became extinct in the early 20thC due to rampant overhunting with worldwide demand by museums and wealthy private collectors and due to widespread deforestation. The Huia was regarded by Maori as tapu (sacred) and the wearing of its feathers was reserved for people of high status.
• Estimate:
  NZ$650 - 650
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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