Palawa Maireener Shell Necklace | Handmade First Nations Jewellery by Jeanette James home art and objects Designed for Pacific cultures communities

Designed for Pacific cultures communities in Australia and lovers of authentic Polynesian art

long spines protruded from its neck and back

Subtle variations in weave pattern

Sooty Welsh was removed from his family as a young boy

Palawa Maireener Shell Necklace | Handmade First Nations Jewellery by Jeanette James home art and objects Designed for Pacific cultures communitiesCreated by Palawa jeweller, Aunty Jeanette James, using traditional stringing techniques passed down through generations of women, this matinee length necklace features rare Maireener shells and Black Crow shells, sustainably harvested from the cold waters of Palawa Tasmania. The Maireener shells are known for their lustrous, pearlescent quality, while the Black Crow shells are distinctive for their deep black exterior and creamy pearl white interior.