A RARE SELECTION OF BONES FROM THE EXTINCT MOA...

A RARE SELECTION OF BONES FROM THE EXTINCT MOA BIRD, EX-MUSEUM the five fragments contained within the original stained wood museum display box, the lid rising to reveal the pen on paper inscription applied to the inside of the lid 'SOME ACCOUNT OF THE BONES OF THE MOA BIRD NEW ZEALAND COMMUNICATED BY MRS HAMILTON GRAY, AUTHORESS OF 'ETRURIA' ETC.'... the largest bone 30cm long, the box 43cm wide Related Literature: Photographed and described on page 33 of Taxidermy, by Alexis Turner, published by Thames & Hudson, 2013. Signed hardback copy included with this lot. The Moa bird was New Zealand's largest bird reaching almost four meters and weighing 230kg. It is thought they became extinct from over hunting by humans as early as the 15th century, although unsubstantiated sightings by whalers and sealers in the 18th and 19th century might suggest otherwise. Most of the discovered remains are now in
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500