Koorie Circle: Coolamons - Lil' Baby - Fluro Orange - Earrings

• Inspired by the 2018 NAIDOC theme 'because of her I can' these Coolamon earrings pay respect to all the black matriarchs. Coolamon are beautiful dishes were mostly used by Aboriginal women to help them gather water, fruits, nuts as well as cradle babies
• They are a large statement piece of healing jewellery that will keep you connected to all the Aboriginal women who had made and continue to make invaluable contributions to our Communities, our families, our rich history and our nation
• Registered Australian Made and Aboriginal business

Laura Thompson is a Gunditjmara woman and artist living and working in Melbourne. The designer and maker behind The Koorie Circle, Laura creates contemporary Aboriginal designed and inspired earrings. Some of which are sourced from sustainable timber and hand painted and finished. Her collection has developed from a desire to make pieces that tell a story, celebrating the culture, history and identity of Aboriginal Australia. Each piece bears the mark of its maker and is made to be worn with pride.

Material: Etched polymer acrylic. Hypoallergenic surgical steel earring hooks.

Size (cm): 3.0 (width) x 5.5 (length) 

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