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Ininti Seed Braceletby Leonie CampbellThe bracelet is made of Gum nuts, and Ininti seeds. Firstly, the Gum nuts are lacquered, then a design is created which on this bracelet depicts honey ants. Honey ants are a bush tucker for Aboriginal people. Jewellery making can be a seasonal occupation because the materials required are found in the natural environment and are only available at particular times of the year in certain desert regions. The seeds and Gum nuts are collected by women and children traditionally when searching for bush tucker using their knowledge of the land. |
ArtistLeonie Campbell is an Aboriginal woman from Alice Springs in Central Australia. She is a unique artist who specialises in jewellery making. This is an important part of Aboriginal culture and particular for women who would often spend countless hours collecting seeds. Necklaces were traditionally worn by both men and women during rituals and ceremonies which focused on sexuality and fecundity. The string or hair (which was often used traditionally) that the necklace is made from is of equal importance and value as it symbolises the relatedness of particular people and families. When the necklace is worn it represents part of the land and connects the wearer to that land. Each necklace, bracelet or set of earrings made by Leonie comprises of gumnuts, acacia seeds or Ininti seeds. Not only must Leonie hand collect all of the seeds and nuts used in her jewellery but then she must painstakingly prepare them. Leonie has shared that Gumnut seeds need to be collected while they are still green, she then sorts them, cleans them, they then need to be dried. Once dry a hole is created through the seed, traditionally this was done using a hot wire; this hole is where the string or hair can be threaded. Using acrylic paints Leonie then decorates each seed with Aboriginal iconography and symbols or patterns, these symbols can have multiple meanings which refer to Dreamings. The painted Gumnuts then need to be lacquered with high gloss. Without a doubt Leonie is a talented artist, she is also one of Central Art’s most popular jewellery makers with many of her necklaces and bracelets selling very quickly. |
Certificate of ProvenanceThis beauitful Central Art certificate card will accompany your hand made beaded jewellery item. |
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