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The most expensive hair in the world: 200000 yuan

Recently, in an auction at Webb Auction House, a feather from the extinct New Zealand grey butterfly bird was sold for 46521 New Zealand dollars (about 205874 yuan), making it one of the most expensive feathers in the world.

This bird became extinct at the beginning of the 20th century. Its feathers are a symbol of status for the Maori people and also a symbol of prestige for Europeans. In the 19th century, this bird was hunted and sold its skin and feathers. Although scientists tried to protect the remaining New Zealand grey butterfly birds in the early 20th century, they failed.