Ungud and Jiaa Dreaming Tie Side Bottom - Orange by Ian Healy- by Milpali

Ungud and Jiaa Dreaming Tie Side Bottom - Orange

2XS

$77.00 USD

Ungud and Jiaa Dreaming Tie Side Bottom - Orange

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Ungud and Jiaa Dreaming by Ian Healy

The Unguds represent the dreaming of the people which the Wandjina has given. The Wandjina is highly respected by the people because it gave the law, culture and language. The Ungud is given before birth to the parents, grandparents aunts or uncles of a child, through dreams, or it may come as a living animal. This is considered as a gift from the Wandjina to the parent, the animal becomes a gift to the unborn child which the child belongs to. When the child dies it goes back to being that animal. Today every individual has their own animal that belongs to them.

$77.00 USD

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**Australian Standard Sizing

PaletTheory Tie-Side Bikini Bottoms – Adjustable & Sustainable
Designed for the perfect custom fit with a touch of eco-conscious style.

✔ Adjustable Fit: Tie-side design for a personalised, secure feel.
✔ Sustainable & Ethical: Made from 81% recycled polyester & Lycra.
✔ Sun Protection: UPF 50+ & OEKO-TEX® certified for safe, carefree beach days.
✔ Soft & Stretchy: Comfortable, butter-soft fabric that moves with you.

💚 Sustainably Made, Designed for You. 💚

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Meet the artist: Ian Healy

Ian was born in Derby in 1974. He grew up in Mowanjum, and was three years old when they moved from the old Mowanjum site to where the community stands today. He went to school in Queensland, but then came home to Derby to see family and stayed in the Kimberley ever since. Ian learnt to carve pearl shells about 20 years ago from Peter Croll who worked at the art centre and organised Mowanjum Festival every year. While he paints and makes prints as well, he prefers pearl shell carving to other media.
Polishing pearl shells is a Worrorra tradition, and the shells would be worn around the waist by men. However, the way Ian carves them is a new technique and art form, although he draws on old stories told to him by his grandmother for inspiration when making a new shell.