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Fears Indigenous Tasmanian necklaces could become lost art – ABC News
For more than six generations, Lola’s family has carried on an Indigenous Tasmanian tradition of making shell necklaces. But the shells are disappearing and she’s worried the cultural practice will be lost with them.
For more than six generations, the women in Lola Greeno’s family have carried on an Indigenous Tasmanian tradition of making shell necklaces.
Key points:
- Maireener shell numbers are declining dramatically across Tasmania
- The Aboriginal community worries its tradition of using the shells to make necklaces will be lost
- A new project aims to document the necklace-making technique
Now she is worried the cultural practice, which dates back hundreds of years, could…
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