Gunga Jewellery, 2023
$110.00
Ŋarrmaŋ or body adornment has a long history in Yolŋu culture. Items made from locally collected materials including, seeds, nuts, shells and plant fibres are made into items worn for ceremony or simply for every day use – in the words of artist Ruth Nalmakarra “to make us pretty.”
Gunga (Pandanus spiralis) is a tropical plant that grows readily in Milingimbi. The young leaves or new growth are harvested for weaving. Once collected, spikes are removed and the leaf is skillfully split, dried and dyed. Dyes are derived from combinations of leaves, roots and ashes from native plants. Each artist has their own specific knowledge of dying and desired palette of colours. The intimate knowledge of weaving methods and pigments used by the artist were shared with the artist by her mother and aunties.
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Milingimbi Art and Culture Return policy
Please choose your works carfeully! Milingimbi Art and Culture Centre does not currently accept returns on artworks purchased from the centre, except in the instance of damage in transport. If you suspect your work has been damaged, please email [email protected] with pictures of the packaging and piece.
