This kererū depicts Aotearoa’s native wood pigeon. Recognised by its iridescent green and purple plumage, white chest and distinctive whistling wings, the kererū is one of the few native birds capable of swallowing large native fruits whole. Kererū play a vital role in the ngahere, dispersing the seeds of native fruit trees such as miro, tawa and karaka. Within Māori culture, the kererū was valued as a source of food and feathers, as its feathers were used to adorn people of mana and status.

This piece ships after 6th Nov 2026. Exclusive to Mountain Jade, this one-off art piece forms part of the 2026 Ngā Tamariki-a-Tāne-Mahuta Collection, celebrating the beauty and character of Aotearoa’s native birds through pounamu and contemporary carving. This collection will be on display in our Rotorua store from Thursday 1st October. Pieces may be purchased throughout the exhibition period but only be shipped once the exhibition concludes on 6th November. Read more.