Aboriginal Coolamon
Aboriginal Coolamon
These are crafted by Clem Christian an Aboriginal elder residing in Wiradjuri country Narrandera Riverina district NSW.
A Coolamon is an Indigenous Australian carrying vessel. It is a multi-purpose shallow vessel, or dish with curved sides. Coolamons were traditionally used by Aboriginal women to carry water, fruits, nuts, as well as to cradle babies as depicted in this Coolamon. Today when women gather bush tucker, they usually use a billy can, bucket or flour tin. Coolamons were carried on the head when travelling any distance, or under the arm if used as a cradle. If carried on the head, a ring pad was placed on the head, made out of possum and/or human hair string, twisted grass, or feathers. This helped to cushion and support the carriage of the Coolamon. They were also used in ceremonies, such as for aromatic smoking, which was believed to have purifying effects. They were rubbed regularly with fat, such as emu fat to keep the wood in good condition.
They range from approximately 24-29cm L 6-9cm W 3-5 cm H
Made in Australia
Boomerang (set of 10 )
Boomerang (set of 10 )
Looking for an activity for the children? go no further! these are blank boomerangs ready to be painted as gifts for Christmas, Mother’s or father’s day etc. They are 15cm in length an ideal size for children to paint!
There are basically 3 types of boomerangs that are/were made and used by aboriginal people across Australia. These include hunting boomerangs, returning boomerangs and star shaped returning boomerangs. All tribes made and used the hunting boomerang, but, not all tribes made and used the typical returning boomerang or the star shaped hunting/returning boomerang.
Boomerang for Dot Art Painting
Set of 5 blank boomerangs ready for the children to paint. These make great gifts for the children to paint and give to parents. 100% Authentic Aboriginal Art
Size 12 cm L
A returning boomerang is designed to return to the thrower. It is well known as a weapon used by Indigenous Australians for hunting. Boomerangs have been historically used for hunting, as well as sport and entertainment. They are commonly thought of as an Australian icon, and come in various shapes and sizes.
Bull Roarer for Dot Art Painting
100% Authentic Aboriginal Art! Set of 5 These make great gifts for the children to give to parents. Bull-roarer, pseudomusical instrument or device that produces a howling or whirring sound when whirled through the air. The bull-roarer is commonly a flat piece of wood measuring from 4 to 14 inches (10 to 35 cm) in length and fastened at one end to a thong or string.Along with the didgeridoo, it was a prominent musical technology among the Australian Aborigines, used in ceremonies across the continent. Along with the didgeridoo, it was a prominent musical technology among the Australian Aborigines, used in ceremonies across the continent
size 11 cm L
Ceremonial Boomerang for Dot Art Painting
Set of 5 Clapsticks ready for the children to dot paint. They make great gifts for the children to give to parents.
100% Authentic Aboriginal Art . This is a hook shaped weapon traditionally used by Aboriginals distinctly marked to symbolise clan. it was used in ceremony, hand to hand combat and tribal skirmished.
size 13 cm L
Cloth Message Stick
Cloth Message Stick
In collaboration between Sherren Gross, indigenous artist and Artisans Effort, Kolkata the message or talking stick has been created.
The embroidered design/emblems on the textile padded ngariba-dinir represents ( as explained with the accompanying information card) important aspects of Sherren’s tribal family from North
Stradbroke Island ( off the coast of Southern Queensland). Ngaribar means message and dinir means wood or stick.
“On this message stick the symbols represent, creek, waterhole, people sitting down, Tea Tree, Tribal Totems, Snake, Pearl Shell and Dolphin. We follow the creek up to the water hole which is a brown lake coloured from the tee tree leaves. We gather here. We are salt water people from Quandamooka”
Traditionally messages , stories and coming events were sent by carvings made on solid rounded wood as communication between clans.
Just as the message stick played an important part in communication and protection between aboriginal groups, today in the classroom the message stick can be a valued item. The person holding the message stick has the right to speak, to be respected and not be interrupted.
Length is approx. 30 cms and width approx. 9cms
Presented in a carry textile bag.
Copyright Sherren Gross 2018 . Royalties paid to Indigenous Artist.
Message Stick Raw Wood
Message Stick Raw Wood
A message stick is a form of communication traditionally used by Indigenous Australians. … Traditionally, message sticks were passed between different clans and language groups to establish information and transmit messages. They were often used to invite neighbouring groups to corroborees, set-fights and ball games.
Made in Australia by Aboriginal people
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