Australian Aboriginal painted shell, Tiwi Islands, traditional Tiwi rrark designs. #AGCV69 ~ 4" x 2"
Australian Aboriginal painted shells, Tiwi artist, Milingimbi. Painted in traditional Tiwi rarrk designs. The Tiwi Islands of Bathurst and Melville sit in the Arafura Sea about 45 minutes by air north of the Australian mainland. Milingimbi, on the mainland coast is also a Tiwi community.
Shells are harvested by residents and decorated with designs that had their origin thousands of years ago. In this way, they become a source of income for the artists that sell them as souvenirs to Tiwi Islands visitors. Authenticity Guaranteed.
4" high x 2" wide. #AGCV69
Additional Info
SHIPPING INFORMATION: An advantage to residents of the United States is, if you are shipping to an address within the 48 mainland United States, we will ship this painted shell at our expense (FREE for you), and you will avoid delays of trans-Pacific shipping, customs paperwork and import duties, as this authentic indigenous Australian Aboriginal painted shell has been secured in climate-controlled conditions in Fort Myers, Florida for 20+ years. For buyers who wish shipping to other locations, we can arrange that at your expense, to be negotiated after your purchase.