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The most expensive feather in the world is sold at auction

2024-05-22 14:34:00, Kuriozitete CNA

The most expensive feather in the world is sold at auction

A single feather of New Zealand's now-extinct Huia bird has set a world record after selling for $46,521.50 at auction, the BBC reports. 

The Huia bird was sacred to the Maori people. Their feathers were often kept by their chiefs and families and were also given away or traded.

The Huia was a small songbird of the New Zealand bird family and was known for its dancing skills and beautiful plumage, which is distinguished by the white tip along the edge.

The feather sold on Monday was in "wonderful condition," says Leah Morris, Head of Decorative Arts at Webb's Auction House.

"It still has its very distinctive shine and there has been no insect damage," she added to the BBC.

In the past, huia feathers were a sign of status for Maori people. Already a rare bird before the arrival of Europeans, the species became a target for collectors and fashion traders after gaining popularity among those who came to New Zealand, which led to its extinction, according to the New Zealand Museum. / CNA 





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