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

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

They are played by mouth or by using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones that invoke the voice of Hineraukatauri

All pieces are one-off and handmade sculptures

Fungi and animal food can be obtained inside caves

NZ Pounamu Roimata by Alex Sands

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