Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Womindjeka - Mick Harding cosmetic this small yet powerful piece

this small yet powerful piece features multicoloured leaves that will captivate you for years to come

Art Centre: Iwantja

Hand Crafted in Australia by Ngarga Warendj

and animal motifs as well as the work of renowned First Nations artists

Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Womindjeka - Mick Harding cosmetic this small yet powerful pieceMalgarr (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