Seashell Earrings by Sharna Wurramara
Seashell Earrings by Sharna Wurramara
Vibrant and diverse seeds are collected from local plants to create jewellery as well as Shells.
The little red beads often present in Anindilyakwa jewellery come from the Adenanthera Pavonina Tree, commonly known as the red bead tree. Thin brown seeds come from the Coffee Bean Seed. Gum nuts, shells, woven pandanus and various other nuts often adorn these handmade wares.
Shells are collected from local beaches on Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island. The shells are usually found at low tide and sometimes have a small slug inside. After the shells are collected they are boiled for a few hours and then they are spread out in the sun and left to dry for a few days. The slugs are then removed with a small stick. Each shell is then placed one by one on a rock and a small hole is made with either a small sharp stick or a piece of bone. The shells are then threaded on to fine fishing line, and sometimes adding seeds and shark cartilage. Before fishing line, shells were threaded onto bush string
Earring Length: 8cm
Artist
Sharna Wurrumara, an Arts and Cultural Officer and key artist of the Angurugu community, is best known for her weaving - particularly her 'Sharna Hoops', brightly woven hoop earrings that are a guaranteed sell out at every art fair.
Guided by the knowledge passed down from her mother, aunties and grandmothers, Sharna creates mostly contemporary fibre work and wearble art. She is an experimental bush dyer and has significantly contributed to several art centre fashion lines. Over the years as an Arts and Cultural Officer, she has played a vital role in art fair sales and teaching and supporting fellow artists. Sharna is committed to keeping culture and community strong in her role at the art centre.
Shipping
On smaller items we offer $15 flat rate regular mail using Australia Post. Delivery times from Groote Eylandt to capital cities in Australia is approximately 10-14 days.
You can optionally request Express shipping for $20 flat rate. Express shipping is faster, usually 4-5 days to capital cities. Deliveries to regional towns or country addresses may take longer.
Postage on larger items is calculated depending on size, weight and destination. Our team works to ensure that all artworks are posted as soon as possible. Larger artworks will be barged to Darwin and freighted, meaning delivery times can be up to four weeks.
Customers purchasing artworks online will be sent their tracking information.
