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Glenda Andrew
Wati Wati/Wamba Wamba. Born 1954

Feather flowers
1994
Feathers (galah), wire, tape
25 x 13 cm
Koorie Heritage Trust AH1214

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Wrap Culture Around You - Cloaks, Clothing and Jewellery

I learnt feather-craft at an early age by watching my mother make feather flowers and bouquets. It wasn’t until later in my life that I attempted to make feather flowers and was surprised that I was able to pick up the craft so quickly.

This craft is important to me because it was handed down from generation to generation and the craft modernized over the years, which shows the diversity of a traditional craft and Aboriginal cultural change through time.

GLENDA ANDREW Wati Wati/Wamba Wamba

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