Banksia Menziesii on Pearls

The shape is taken from the leaf of the Banksia variety 'Menziesii', also known as Firewood Banksia. Its nyoongar name is Bulgalla.

The leaf is cut from metal, textured and sculpted entirely by hand, with each little line of the leaf venation pattern being individually punched into the metal. The venation pattern varies between the different types of banksia leaves.

 

Pendant can be removed and worn on a simple chain. There are 2 loops on the back of the pendant for flexibility of ways to wear.

 

Sterling silver, stainless steel, nylon and 11-12mm oval freshwater pearls

 

60mm X 16mm X 8mm pendant. Pearl strand is 41cm with a bolt finding on both ends, which clips to the banskia pendant loops. 

 

Total Length 47.5cm

Please allow 4 weeks for this item to be made.

 

Slight variations may occur as this item is crafted by hand.

This item is currently in stock.

This piece is photographed with a painting by Gloria as the background. Gloria is a Martu woman who paints from Spinifex Hill studios in South Hedland.