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Coolamon Ceramic Aboriginal Art

We will send a picture of a selection of our current stock for you to choose from. 45cm x 20cm W x 6cm H

$165.00 inc GST

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Large Coolamon 

Beautifully hand crafted and painted by a Victorian Aboriginal group from the Gippsland region.

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A unique creation, handmade and hand painted. 45cm L x 20cm W x 6cm H approx. Each piece is made to the highest quality.  

Coolamons were traditionally used by Aboriginal women to carry water, fruits, nuts, as well as to cradle babies. 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 (akartne) was placed on the head, made out of possum and/or human hair string, twisted grass, or feathers. 

Coolamons are generally made by the men. They are usually made from a hardwood such as mallee. In Central Australia, the bean tree was often used. A piece of the outer bark of the tree is removed, then moulded over the fire to give it its distinctive curved sides. Deep ridges were made using a quartz stone knife. It needed to stand for a number of days, with a stick of wood holding it open to prevent it losing its shape. It may also be made of a knot or excrescence (wirree) from a tree. 

A very unique gift, with a certificate of authenticity, with other designs to choose from.

We will send a picture of a selection of our current stock for you to choose from.

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