HELEN MILMINYDJARRK
Mäyangpuy (necklace)

$48.38

HELEN MILMINYDJARRK
35cm / JEWELERY – Neritea shells and nylon string
2024

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Description

Manimani (body adornment) has a long history in Yolngu culture. Items made from locally collected materials including native grass, seeds, nuts, shells and plant fibres are worn for ceremony or simply for every day use – in the words of artist Ruth Nalmarkarra “to make us pretty.”

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SKU: 355-242024 Category: Tag: