FABRIANNE SILVER AND BLACK ADJUSTABLE FITTED NECKLACE - SD355

Shared Dreaming brings to life the unique artworks of Aboriginal artists from all over Australia. Our vision is to promote a wide variety of Aboriginal artists so our collection is ever-growing. Every piece has a beautiful story. By gifting or wearing Shared Dreaming jewellery, you are standing with the Aboriginal people and celebrating the creative beauty of the stories and art they have to share with the world. They are for sure a great conversation starter.

This item is a joint work with Fabrianne Nampitjinpa Peterson, via Yubu Napa Gallery in Alice Springs, NT. Add sophistication and elegance to any outfit with this meaningful unique piece of jewellery. Designed and handmade in Australia, it will be sent in an elegant gift box with an information leaflet (story associated with the artwork featured, name of the artist who will receive 10% royalties, instructions to make to size when possible).

What Size Is This Necklace?
This choker necklace offers a unique and customizable sizing experience. Upon purchase, you'll receive user-friendly instructions that make it easy to adjust the size in just two simple steps, taking only 20 seconds of your time. All you need is a large bowl of boiling water to achieve the perfect fit!
Keep in mind that you'll also need to choose your size based on your preferences: Size S/M is designed for petite to average-sized individuals Size M/L is suitable for those who appreciate a more curvaceous fit.

Crafted from high-quality epoxy resin, our jewelry pieces are a testament to our exceptional artistic process. We employ a one-of-a-kind technique, delicately embedding Dutch gold or silver leaf, resulting in truly distinctive creations.
Not only are our pieces remarkably unique, but they also offer an exquisite blend of lightness and durability. This unique combination ensures that our jewelry is not only a joy to wear but also a statement of lasting beauty.

Fabrianne Nampitjinpa Peterson was born at Papunya community, west of Alice Springs in 1965. She attended and lived at Yirara College for four years, where she completed Year 10 as acquiring of a good education was very important to her. She also worked at the local school as a teacher's aide. After leaving Yirara she started painting at Mount Liebig which is further west of Papunya, towards Kintore. Later she moved to Kintore with her husband who is the son of famous early Papunya Tula painter, Johnnie Scobie. His wife is artist Nabula Scobie, who was one of the first women painters. Fabrianne lived with her mother Maudie Petersen Nungurrayi, an artist in her own right, and her work is said to be very reminiscent of her mother's. Fabrianne also learned the skills of painting and the dreaming stories from her sister Sandra. Her stories are of the Willy Wagtail from the Mount Liebig area (Watiyawanu), and her intricate work incorporate the Bush Potatoes, Witchetty Grub, Bush Banana, the Honey Ant and stories connected to Kunatjarrayi (Mount Nicker). Wangunu is Fabrianneƒ??s delicate depiction of the tiny black seeds as they are collected by the women in coolamons. These seeds are ground into a fine powder, similar to flour, which is made into a bush damper bread. This is cooked on the edge of the fire in the hot coals and eaten while still warm. Fabrianne is a member of Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrungu Corporation, and she plays a major role in the organizing and structure of the community art company active ceremonial participator. Her paintings are held in major collections world-wide and have been exhibited quite extensively.

Every piece is meticulously crafted to order, offering you a diverse range of options. This approach aligns with our commitment to sustainability, as we eliminate excess stock and prioritize your unique preferences.