Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Womindjeka - Mick Harding cosmetic Hand Crafted in Australia by

Hand Crafted in Australia by Ngarga Warendj

This Aboriginal Artwork will make a bold statement wherever it hangs

Art Centre: Iwantja

Lanyards are great for lots of things really

Includes information about the artist and artwork (swing tag)

Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Womindjeka - Mick Harding cosmetic Hand Crafted in Australia byMalgarr (shield) with Womindjeka (welcome) design. Traditionally, Malgarr were used with Liyangayil (fighting clubs) for hand to hand combat with enemies. Mick Harding has replicated the shape of these shields in his artwork. Womindjeka means "Welcome". In a welcoming ceremony, Djerrang U Wurrdhadindu (many gum leaves) are burnt in a Darnuk (wooden bowl). This creates smoke, which is walked through by visitors to cleanse them and welcome them to