South Island Kōkako Wooden Rimu Earrings

Introducing Our Beautiful Hand-Painted Earrings!

Crafted with care on New Zealand’s scenic West Coast, these earrings use recycled native Rimu, promoting sustainability. The vibrant acrylic paint designs grace both sides and are sealed with a non-toxic Polyurethane coating for a glossy finish. Hypoallergenic stainless steel hardware ensures comfort for sensitive ears.

Material: 100% Solid Recycled Native Rimu
Hardware: Hypoallergenic Stainless Steel
Finish: Acrylic Paint with a Non-Toxic Polyurethane Coating
Size: Refer to the first photo for dimensions

Please note: Each pair is handcraft, so colors and textures may vary slightly from the photos. We recommend keeping these crafts dry as they are not made waterproof.

The South Island Kōkako was a distinct New Zealand bird with dark plumage and orange facial wattles. In the early 1800s, it lived in beech forests and low scrub across the Southern Alps, Stewart Island, and parts of Otago and Southland. After the introduction of predators, its numbers rapidly declined, and by the late 1800s, it was extremely rare. The last confirmed sighting was in 1967, and it was declared extinct in 2008, though a potential sighting in 2007 led to its reclassification as data deficient in 2013.