Shield Matriarch Earrings by The Koorie Circle

$45.00

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 The shield matriarch earrings symbols are representative of a woman with a digging stick, a tool traditionally used by women. 

The shape of the earring represents a shield so when wearing these earrings your matriarchs can shield you from all the bad spirits and guide you through the good and bad times. 

Wear these special earrings when you want to acknowledge and connect to the matriarchs in your life or just because they look stunning with your outfit.

 FEATURES

  • Hypoallergenic surgical steel earring hooks.

  • Made in Australia from clear gold mirror acrylic. 

  • Registered Australian Made and Aboriginal business.

  • Designed by Gunditjmara woman, Laura Thompson.

SPECIFICATIONS 

  • Shield Matriarch Earrings - Approx. 7.5 cm length, 4 cm width and 3 mm deep.

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 jewellery made from sustainable sourced timber.

Her collection has developed from a desire to make pieces that tell a story, celebrating the culture, history and identity of Aboriginal Australia. Painted and finished by hand, each piece bears the mark of its maker and is made to be worn with pride.

Based in Northcote, Melbourne on Wurundjeri land.

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