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Ange Jeffery

Murru

Year: 2021

Medium: Brass, Emu Feathers, Hemp, Sterling Silver

2021

Murru is a representation of the markings carved into trees and wooden items such as weapons by Wiradjuri people.  This pattern has been inscribed onto a necklace shaped similarly to an Aboriginal breastplate or gorget, its original name.  Merging brass and emu feathers the necklace is transformed giving it a new identity and cultural meaning.