Rare Antique Tasmanian Indigenous Maireener Iridescent Pink Shell Necklace
Rare Antique Tasmanian Indigenous Maireener Iridescent Pink Shell Necklace
$750.00
This stunning antique necklace estate find features pink maireener shells, likely from what’s known as a “Hobart” necklace. Maireener shell jewelry continues to play a vital role in Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, a tradition that spans centuries. Historically, these necklaces served as decorative pieces, symbols of respect, and items of trade, with pierced shells discovered in ancient burial sites dating back nearly 2,000 years.
Measures 32” End to End