Yellowhead (Mōhua) 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 Mohua, also known as the Yellowhead, is a small bird with a bright yellow head and breast. Early settlers called it the ‘bush canary’ because of its lovely song and striking color.

The Mohua survives in isolated populations in South Island and Stewart Island beech forests, feeding primarily on insects. Once common, their numbers have plummeted drastically due to the introduction of rats and stoats. Now, fewer than 5,000 Mohua remain, and they've disappeared from 75% of their original range. Their vulnerability is heightened by their nesting habits—they nest in tree holes, making them easy targets during predator surges, especially after beech mast years.

Mohua are now ranked as Endangered on the Red List of Threatened Species.