Girringun Seed Earrings

Artist Michelle Weare (Jirrbal) has been creating unique pieces of jewellery through the seasonal cultural collecting and harvesting of natural seeds, which are then hand-sorted and cured using traditional methods. 

Traditionally, these items were made by the old people, threaded on hand spun bush string and worn predominately for ceremony. For Michelle, these pieces are full of story, it is her way of sharing loving childhood memories of growing up in rainforest country. 

Technical: 
Artist: Michelle Weare
Cultural Group: Jirrbal
Medium: Hand pierced False Sandalwood seeds individually threaded on linen thread.

About Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

The Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre is located in Cardwell, Far North Queensland. The centre represents artists from nine Traditional Owner Groups, the Nywaigi, Gugu Badhun, Warrgamay, Warungnu, Bandjin, Girramay, Gulgnay, Jirrbal and Djiru people.