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Just 9 Grams and Gold Price: Rare Pen Sold for $28,365 — Understand the Reason for the Impressive Value

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 19/10/2025 at 19:16

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Pena de ave extinta pesa 9 g e é vendida por US$ 28.365, tornando-se a mais cara do mundo e símbolo cultural raro.

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Weighing Just 9 Grams, The Feather of The Huia Bird—Extinct for Over a Century—Fetched US$ 28,365 at Auction, Becoming The Most Expensive in The World and A Symbol of Cultural and Historical Value.

The most expensive feather in the world weighs just 9 grams and fetched an impressive price at a recent auction. Initially valued at up to US$ 3,000, an immaculate feather from the extinct huia bird was sold for US$ 28,365, setting a new world record. The auction took place last year.

The huia, endemic to New Zealand, disappeared in the early 20th century due to hunting and commercial exploitation of its feathers, which were highly sought after by collectors and the fashion industry.

Cultural and Spiritual Symbol of The Maoris

Beyond its material value, huia feathers hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Maori people. Historically, tribal chiefs used them as head ornaments, further enhancing their prestige. Leah Morris, head of decorative arts at Webb’s Auction House, explained to The Guardian that the bird is considered iconic and that many identify with it.

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Morris highlighted the rarity and excellent condition of the auctioned item, emphasizing the deep brown and iridescent quality of the feather and the absence of damage from insects. Today, the combination of scarcity, historical importance, and natural beauty makes these feathers highly prized.

The record price reflects this fascination: at just 9 grams, the feather is worth many times its weight in gold, symbolizing not only the memory of an extinct species but also a precious link to New Zealand’s cultural heritage.

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Fabio Lucas Carvalho

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Just 9 Grams and Gold Price: Rare Pen Sold for $28,365 — Understand the Reason for the Impressive Value

Weighing Just 9 Grams, The Feather of The Huia Bird—Extinct for Over a Century—Fetched US$ 28,365 at Auction, Becoming The Most Expensive in The World and A Symbol of Cultural and Historical Value.

Cultural and Spiritual Symbol of The Maoris

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Just 9 Grams and Gold Price: Rare Pen Sold for $28,365 — Understand the Reason for the Impressive Value

Weighing Just 9 Grams, The Feather of The Huia Bird—Extinct for Over a Century—Fetched US$ 28,365 at Auction, Becoming The Most Expensive in The World and A Symbol of Cultural and Historical Value.

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