Ininti Seed Necklace by Louanna Williams

Title: Ininti Seed Necklace
ID: LW0907136
Artist: Louanna Williams
Medium: Seeds and nuts
Size: 41 cm
Jewellery such as necklaces as well as paintings are an extremely important component in Aboriginal culture. Traditionally it was customary for necklaces to be worn by both men and women during ceremonies relating to sexuality and fecundity. This is one of the few practices of special significance which is maintained in contemporary Aboriginal culture.
Women and children gather seeds and pods for necklace making while searching for bush tucker using their traditional knowledge. Gum nut seeds are collected while they are still green, they are sorted, cleaned, dried and then drilled or poked using hot wire to create beads for necklace making.This necklace is made of Gum nuts and Ininti seeds.
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

Our Gift Card Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:
- Artist Name: Louanna Williams
- Artists Region:
- Description:
- Item ID: LW0907136
This item is an authentic piece of craft made by an Australian Indigenous artist.



