Full Maireneer Shell Necklace

$850.00

An exquisite full Maireener shell necklace, delicately crafted and tightly constructed, creating a rich lustrous necklace, with close to 100 individually entwined, jewel-like shells

The striking jewellery produced by Palawa Tasmanian artist Aunty Jeanette James uses the traditional Palawa shell stringing technique which been handed down matrilineally through generations

The Mariner shells of the Lutruwira coastline are rare. Collecting the volume of shells required to produce a substantial range of jewellery can take two to three years. Jeanette stringently follows the 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.

Length: 480mm total length, 

Weight: 60g approx

Sterling silver clasp

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