Wanjibung Edwards, Shark Bone Necklace

Wanjibung Edwards, Shark Bone NecklaceWanjibung Edwards, (Shark Bone Necklace I & II) Shark Bone, raffia, from cabbage palm frond, thalt 45cm length & 56cm length In the Kokoberrin clan, the creation of a shark tooth necklace is not simply the act of crafting an ornamentit is a cultural practice rooted in deep knowledge, connection, and responsibility. Traditionally, this necklace is made from the spinal cord of the freshwater shark, a creature that holds spiritual and environmental

The delicate and elegant dragonflies captivate my imagination with their graceful and symbolic presence

The Kokoberrin people

Sounds of AustraNesia celebrates the unique diversity of multi-cultural Cairns

In our traditional homelands

This is a bush fruit found along the rivers of Cape York

a small hole is skilfully drilled into each shell

My grandmother and mother shared many stories about bush fruits and seeds during my

also known as Walsh’s Pyramid in Gordonvale

I chose this title for two reasons

They are all flowing and gentle

they are the Traditional Owners of the Dikarrba

As a young girl growing up