Jeanette James - Kelp and Echidna Quill Earrings Australian minerals orthography

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The natural fibres create a rich cream textured effect

The largest carnivore in its environment

or Pogona vitticeps

From the way it was made to the way it functions it complements many environs and fulfils its task

Jeanette James - Kelp and Echidna Quill Earrings Australian minerals orthographyMaireener Shell and Echidna Quill Earrings hand made by Palawa artist, Aunty Jeanette James These striking earrings featuring lustrous maireener shells and echidna quills have been created by Palawa Tasmanian artist Aunty Jeanette James using the traditional Palawa shell stringing technique, handed down matrilineally through generations. These contemporary pieces draw reference to adornments worn by generations of Palawa women. Aunty Jeanette James