Serial:
AM 2959/05
Title:
Yinyiny Bean Necklace
Created:
2005
Medium:
Size:
226cm approx
$0 (tax inc.)
SOLD
The story:
This necklace was made at Lajamanu by Aboriginal elder Lily Hargraves from beans from the bean tree. The beans are threaded on yarn but more often human hair is used. The beans are dried around the camp fire and the smoke permeates the beans.