Cutlery Tui by Nathan Hull no.11 oil painting The umbrella has been carved

The umbrella has been carved from a single block using chisels

ship rats and stoats

providing shelter and an abundant food resource

so can be used for food - or alternatively can be displayed as an art piece

All pieces are one-off and handmade sculptures

Cutlery Tui by Nathan Hull no.11 oil painting The umbrella has been carvedHandmade in New Zealand by Nathan Hull Made from assorted cutlery Stainless steel cutlery tui, skilfully welded and mounted on wood 26cm x 17. 5cm x 10cm About the Tui: Tui can be found throughout the three main islands of New Zealand. They are scarce only in drier, largely open, country east of the Southern Alps. They live in native forests, bush reserves, and bush remnants. These attractive birds can often be heard singing their beautiful melodies