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Kiwi Fine Bone China Mug
Kiwi Fine Bone China Mug
The Kiwi is the National Bird of New Zealand. It's a shy, flightless, nocturnal bird making them very hard to find in the wild. It is the only known bird to have nostrils at the end of its beak giving it an excellence sense of smell. It has hair like feathers, no tail feathers and very small wings but does have whiskers.
According to Maori legend, the Kiwi bird is blessed by Tane Mahuta - God of the Forest. Kiwi once had beautiful coloured wings like Tui, Pukeko and Pipiwharauroa. The forest was becoming endangered and needed to be protected from the ground. Tane Mahoka, Tane Mahuta's brother, asked all the birds to volunteer and come down to earth to guard and protect the trees of the forest, but none of them accepted the challenge except the Kiwi. For it to fulfil this duty and protect the forest land, the Kiwi lost its wings and grew short strong legs. This selfless action didn't go unnoticed, it was greatly rewarded by the Maori gods.
Tane Mahoka was so impressed by the courage and sacrifice shown by Kiwi and promised it to become the most well known and most loved bird of them all.
Our collection of fine bone china mugs, designed and illustrated by the talented watercolour artist Meg Hawkins, featuring captivating depictions of New Zealand wildlife. Our mugs are a perfect addition to your kitchen.
- Mug comes in a Window Gift Box
SIZE
- 300mls
*Caution, mug will be hot when filled with hot liquid
Ref: https://www.rocktheboat.co.nz/cruise-log/bay-of-islands-locals/local-bird-kiwi
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