Extinct New Zealand huia bird's feather sets world record as most expensive feather sold for $46,521.
A single tail feather of the extinct New Zealand huia bird sold at auction for $46,521, setting a world record as the most expensive feather ever sold. The huia bird, last seen in 1907, was highly valued by New Zealand's Maori people and was worn by high-ranking individuals among the indigenous group. The feather now resides behind UV-protected glass and is registered under New Zealand's Ministry of Culture & Heritage, meaning it cannot leave the country.
May 21, 2024
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