A single feather from a huia bird — an avian extinct since the early 1900s — has sold at Webb’s Auction House for $46,521.50, breaking the previous world record by 450%.
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 4:17 pm
Hongi
Hika s Royal Presentation Fowling Piece (EST . $100,000 -
$150,000). An Extremely Rare Pounamu Breastplate Adornment
(EST . $18,000 - $22,000). A Rare and Important Pākē (Rain
Cape) (EST . $50,000 -
$60,000).
Webb’s are excited to
launch their latest Oceanic and Indigenous Artefact Auction.
Webb’s history of industry leading auctions in this
category remains unsurpassed, on May 17 2021 we seek to
continue this legacy that began with Peter Webb in
1976.
The auction is highlighted by a number of pieces
with significant historical importance to Aotearoa; never
offered to market, and with exceptional private collection
provenance. The prize piece among a noteworthy selection is