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Double Ended Wooden Maraka Bali
Make great music with your kids with a range of products on our website. Leave it to Leslie has an extensive range of Aboriginal and multicultural musical instruments gathered from many different countries and cultures. From things you can wear on your ankles and wrists, to items you can shake or hit, we have a range of products that are suitable for all ages.
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
Emu Puppet
Emu Puppet
This huge puppet is amongst the best available on the market.
Access in bottom, up into movable mouth where a noisy air squeaker can be found for added play value.
Easy to use and manipulate,this puppet simply demands to be played with.
Suitable for children aged 36 months and above.
Height: 99cm x Width:15cm x Length:35cm
A great addition to your childcare resources.
Australia’s Parliment House Puzzle
Puzzles allow children to learn that a whole is made of parts, they help to
develop hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.
Builds visual-perceptual skills
Develops attention, concentration and thinking skills such as recognizing, remembering, matching, sorting and problem solving.
Assists language skills as the child listens and follows instructions and talks about what they are doing.