Sacred Kingfisher

Graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher perched on a branch, rendered in soft detailed pencil tones by Te Anau Artist Sina Sibler

Sacred Kingfisher
Original Graphite Drawing


Size: 21 x 29cm ( 34x 43cm framed)
Medium: Graphite Pencil on Fine Art Watercolour Paper, Hot Pressed, 300gsm
Time Spent: 13 hours
Framing: Professionally framed with acid-free matting and standard glass (not UV-protective or non-reflective)
Availability: One-of-a-kind original

Price: $680 NZD (includes packaging; shipping extra)

🌿 The Story Behind the Artwork
This graphite drawing captures a quiet moment of New Zealand’s Sacred Kingfisher (Kotare), a bird known for its watchful patience and quick precision. Perched in stillness, it embodies balance and alertness, poised between rest and motion.

In Māori tradition, the Kotare is a guardian of waterways and a symbol of calm observation, reminding us to pause, notice, and act with clarity. The drawing focuses on the subtle play of light on feathers, using soft graphite tones to reflect both serenity and focus, much like the bird itself.

Rendered entirely in graphite, this A4 piece combines fine detail with gentle contrasts, celebrating one of New Zealand’s most striking yet humble native birds.

🖋️ Signed original
📄 Includes a story insert and certificate of authenticity
📦 Shipping is custom - due to the delicate nature of this piece, please reach out to arrange safe delivery.

  • Graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher perched on a branch, rendered in soft detailed pencil tones.

    Drawing in Progress

  • Close up of Sacred Kingfisher Graphite Drawing, New Zealand Bird Art by Te Anau Artist Sina Sibler

    Progress Detail

  • Framed graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (kōtare), detailed pencil artwork showcasing the bird’s calm, watchful pose.

    Framed Artwork

  • Framed graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher by artist Sina Sibler, Fiordland.

    Framed Kingfisher

  • Framed graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (kōtare) by artist Sina SIbler, created in Fiordland. Detailed pencil artwork capturing the bird’s calm, watchful pose.

    Frame Detail

  • Framed graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (kōtare) by artist Sina Sibler, created in Fiordland. Detailed pencil artwork capturing the bird’s calm, watchful pose.

    Framed artwork

  • Graphite drawing of a New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher perched on a branch, rendered in soft detailed pencil tones.

    Sacred Kingfisher

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