Black Crow, Penguin & Maireener Shell - Necklace
Black Crow shell, Penguin shell and Maireener shell necklace, 52 cm length
he striking jewellery produced by Palawa Tasmanian artist Aunty Jeanette James using traditional Palawa shell stringing techniques. These skills are many thousands of years old and are handed down matrilineally.
The Mariner shells collected along the coastline of Lutruwita are rare. To gather the shells required to produce a range of jewellery can take two to three years.
Aunty Jeanette stringently follows cultural protocols. As a senior custodian of the stringing practice, she has a committed dedication to ensuring the process remains the same for future generations of Palawa women.
The striking colour combination of the rich black crow, creamy penguin shells and the opal pearlescence of the Maireeneer shells makes this an elegant piece that would elevate any outfit, event or mood.
520mm total length, 44g approx
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