Hand Carved Wooden Bird - Kereru (New Zealand pigeon)

Hand-carved abstract Kereru (New Zealand pigeon) made from recycled Rimu NZ native timber. Each wooden bird is lovingly carved from a custom-selected bit of locally sourced timber to provide its own unique grain pattern and character. As each one is custom carved they are all slightly different in shape and size. The upmost effort has been put in to sustainably source all of the materials used to ensure the most gentle of footprints.

The timber has been recycled from beams extracted from a local dismantled batch. They were de-nailed, finished, and then prepped for carving. The timber provides a lovely grain texture and a warm brown finish. As they are carved from beams they feature nail holes and other textural detailing.

Dimensions -

Height - 280mm
Width - 200mm
Depth - 100mm

Kereru (New Zealand pigeon)

This large and distinctively-coloured pigeon is a familiar sight to many New Zealanders. This is because the New Zealand pigeon (or kereru) has a widespread distribution through the country, being present in extensive tracts of native forest, and rural and urban habitats, including most cities. As well as allowing close approach, it often roosts conspicuously, such as on powerlines or on the tops of trees. The distinctive sound of its wing beats in flight also draws attention. Kereru also frequently feature on works of art, such as paintings and sculptures. However, even though it is widespread, like many forest birds its abundance is severely compromised by introduced mammals, particularly possums, stoats and ship rats. Only where these pests are not present (predator-free islands) or are controlled to low levels do kereru populations thrive.