Pūtangitangi | Paradise Duck

Standing together against a clean white backdrop, Pūtangitangi | Paradise Duck is a native bird greeting card from Hiriwā Digital Art’s Inked collection. The pair are rendered in rich chestnut, black and white, with their contrasting head colouring creating a striking focal point within the composition. Loose black washes, expressive brushwork and scattered ink splashes ground the birds beneath their feet, giving the artwork its bold contemporary character.

Also known as the paradise shelduck, pūtangitangi are endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and are the country’s only native shelduck. The sexes are unusually easy to distinguish: females have a striking white head and chestnut body, while males have a dark head and darker body. Pairs form strong bonds, generally remaining together for life and returning to the same nesting territory year after year.

These greeting cards are fine art prints in card form, using the same 230gsm smooth matte archival-quality paper as Hiriwā’s larger prints.

Pigment-based, UV-stable archival inks reproduce the original digital artwork with fine detail and a non-glossy finish. Proudly New Zealand Made™.

One A6 greeting card, measuring 10.5 × 14.8cm when folded. The inside is blank for your own message.

Choose “With Envelope” or “Card Only” before adding to your cart. Cards are priced individually. Card-only orders have a minimum of 4 cards, in any mix of designs. You can order fewer cards with another physical product.

Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from moisture. To enjoy the artwork after the occasion, display it away from direct sunlight or place it in a suitable frame.

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