Fantail (Pīwakawaka ) and Baby
Easy & Fun To Install
Create Special Moments
Timeless Piece of Art
Supports Bird Conservation
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The cheeky flick of a Fantail’s tail is a welcome sight in any Kiwi backyard... but catching a glimpse of mum or dad mid-feed with a baby in tow? That’s rare magic. Our Fantail & Baby silhouette captures that moment in weathering Corten steel: two fantails in joyful connection, full of life, movement, and meaning.
In Maori tradition, Pīwakawaka is seen as both messenger and guardian... a symbol of protection, new life, and change. Whether it’s a gift for new parents, a celebration of childhood, or simply a way to bring a smile to your garden, this sculpture taps into that same spirit of care and joy. We’ve sized them a little larger than life so you can admire their delicate wings and playful energy from below, every day.
Each piece is cut from 3mm Corten steel and made right here in New Zealand in a family-owned workshop. Just tap it into a post or tree with a hammer, no tools or wiring needed. The weather will do the rest... forming a rich patina that protects the silhouette and blends beautifully with the landscape.
Join the global art project that’s taking root in backyards around the world. Tap in a story that lasts.
Our Fantail and Baby is:
✓ Double the delight – 27.5 cm H × 24.5 cm W, approx. 300 g
✓ Perfect for posting – fits standard A4 packaging (31 × 21 × 1 cm)
✓ Fast, fuss-free shipping – same-day dispatch before 2 pm on weekdays
✓ Made in New Zealand – locally crafted in a family-owned NZ workshop
✓ Simple install – just tap the stake with a hammer at a downward angle
✓ Built to weather well – 3 mm Corten steel patinas with age, not rust
Our birds are designed with 3mm CorTen steel to form a protective patina that deepens and strengthens with the seasons. This patina will deepen in shade over the years until it reaches a deep brown/charcoal black hue.
This self-sealing aspect of CorTen steel provides a quality guarantee of up to 100 years, ensuring that our product lasts a lifetime and remains completely corrosion resistent.
What might initially resemble generic rust is simply the air and water-tight patina forming over a six month period, so don’t panic! Your Metalbird is doing exactly what it’s been designed to do, and this patina will protect the steel from any further damage and disintegration.
CorTen steel does not require any treatments, oils or chemical additives and is therefore extremely environmentally friendly.
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INSTALL IS FUN & EASY
Step 1 : Unbox your Metalbird
Step 2 : Pick the perfect spot & tap tap tap
Step 3 : Admire for decades to come
MADE FROM PREMIUM CORTEN STEEL
Corten Steel or ‘Weathering Steel’ is used in high-end exterior architecture, for good reason. Exposed to the elements, within weeks it develops a patina that seals the steel and preserves it for decades. It also leaves a beautiful even colouring that will get darker over the years.
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SPECIAL METALBIRD MOMENTS
FREE PERSONAL MESSAGE INCLUDED