Title: Ininti Seed Earrings
ID: LC0903060
Artist: Leonie Campbell
Medium: Seeds and nuts
Size: 3.5 cm
These delightful hand crafted earrings created by Aboriginal artist Leonie Campbell are made from Acacia seeds (brown seeds), Ininti
seeds and Gum nut shells. The Gum nuts are lacquered to create a smooth surface before applying a design using acrylic paint.
Jewellery making can be a seasonal occupation because the materials required are found in the natural environment and are only available at particular times of the year in certain desert regions. The seeds and Gum nut shells are collected by Aboriginal women and children traditionally when searching for bush tucker using their knowledge of the land.
If you would like to know more about Aboriginal Beaded Jewellery and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles
Our Gift Card Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:
- Artist Name: Leonie Campbell
- Artists Region:
- Description:
- Item ID: LC0903060
This item is an authentic piece of craft made by an Australian Indigenous artist.
Description
These delightful hand crafted earrings created by Aboriginal artist Leonie Campbell are made from Acacia seeds (brown seeds), Ininti seeds and Gum nut shells. The Gum nuts are lacquered to create a smooth surface before applying a design using acrylic paint.
Jewellery making can be a seasonal occupation because the materials required are found in the natural environment and are only available at particular times of the year in certain desert regions. The seeds and Gum nut shells are collected by Aboriginal women and children traditionally when searching for bush tucker using their knowledge of the land.
If you would like to know more about Aboriginal Beaded Jewellery and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles
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Medium: Seeds and nuts
Size: 3.5 cm
These delightful hand crafted earrings created by Aboriginal artist Leonie Campbell are made from Acacia seeds (brown seeds), Ininti seeds and Gum nut shells. The Gum nuts are lacquered to create a smooth surface before applying a design using acrylic paint.
Jewellery making can be a seasonal occupation because the materials required are found in the natural environment and are only available at particular times of the year in certain desert regions. The seeds and Gum nut shells are collected by Aboriginal women and children traditionally when searching for bush tucker using their knowledge of the land.
If you would like to know more about Aboriginal Beaded Jewellery and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles
Our Gift Card Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:
- Artist Name: Leonie Campbell
- Artists Region:
- Description:
- Item ID: LC0903060
This item is an authentic piece of craft made by an Australian Indigenous artist.
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