This necklace is made of Acacia seeds (small brown seeds) and one odd Ininti seed.

The use of the odd Ininti seed could be that it was left over from a previous batch or that it was given to the artist as a gift from a loved one and is used as a remembrance to that person. Also the use of an odd seed can be seen as a sign of good luck.

Necklaces are traditionally worn by both men and women in rituals and ceremonies focusing on sexuality and fecundity. The string or hair that the necklace is made from is of equal importance because it symbolises the relatedness of a people and families in particular. When the necklace is worn it represents part of the land and connects the wearer to 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

• Art on a String
• Aboriginal Culture
• Aboriginal Art & Paintings