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The most prized shells for necklace making by Aboriginal shell necklace makers are the group of shells known as maireener shells. maireener is a pallawa kani word that is used for this group of shells that are typically cleaned to expose the iridescent/opalescent under layer and sometimes for shell necklaces collectively. The word has gained international currency in recent years due to the interest in necklaces made from these particular shells – particularly those sold online via auctions such as eBAY.
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| Cleaned maireener shells |
The images of shell species used on this site have been drawn from the most authoritative reference for Tasmanian shells – Simon Grove's website http://www.molluscsoftasmania.net. The shells used in Tasmanian Aboriginal necklace making are those used by Tasmanian Aboriginal makers who are licenced by the Tasmanian Government to collect the live shellfish for necklace making – SCHEDULE 4 – PRESCRIBED FISH FOR DEFINITION OF ABORIGINAL ACTIVITY ... Regulation 22 Click here to go to the Act
Below the images there is a link to the shell's reference ATLAS OF LIVING AUSTRALIA which show the distribution of the shells within Australia overall.
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