Manumea
Living history, on your fence line.
The Manumea—Samoa’s “Little Dodo”—is a rare echo from an older world. With its bold, hooked bill and powerful stance, it links us to a lineage most of us will never see. Our silhouette honours that lineage while helping protect what remains. 30% of proceeds are shared between the Samoan Conservation Society and BirdLife International’s Preventing Extinctions programme.
✓ Conservation support... 30% of proceeds aid Manumea protection and recovery
✓ Original artwork... strong profile and hooked bill captured in steel
✓ Display‑friendly size... 10.6 in (27 cm) high by 7.4 in (19 cm) wide, ~8oz (227 g)
✓ Premium build... 1/8‑inch (3 mm) Corten steel, made for the elements
✓ Collectible release... part of our Criticals Collection
✓ Gift‑ready... 11" x 8" x ¼" (28 x 20 x 0.6 cm) packaging
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Each Metalbird is crafted from Corten® Steel, a premium, weathering steel made to last.
When it meets the elements, it doesn’t rust like your old BBQ. It transforms.
That change you’re seeing? That’s patina. A tough, protective outer layer that seals the steel, adds character, and preserves your bird for decades.
This isn’t paint. It’s nature’s way of ageing gracefully.
The Patina Process:
At first, you’ll notice bright orange spots (we call this the teenage phase). Soon enough, the whole bird will turn a bold orange, slowly shifting into deep burnt umber. Eventually, it settles into a moody charcoal that feels like it’s always belonged.
The Result? A piece of industrial art with a heartbeat. No peeling, no fading, just a bird that gets better with age.
