Copper Plated Kina Shells

Genuine Kina shells, carefully preserved in copper by Vaughan Otto.

A unique piece of natural New Zealand for your home, handcrafted in the Coromandel.

The kina is a type of sea urchin endemic to New Zealand.

Each Kina is unique and is individually electroplated by hand, no two are ever exactly the same. Sizes are defined by the shell's diameter.

Sold as individual pieces. If you are purchasing multiples, we hand-select complementary pieces that work aesthetically together. Sizing:

Small: 3-5cm Diameter

Medium: 5-7cm Diameter

Large: 7-9cm Diameter

Made in New Zealand.