{"product_id":"wall-shield-large-barebin-buk-the-long-neck-turtle","title":"WALL SHIELD LARGE - BAREBIN BUK THE LONG NECK TURTLE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large Wall Malgarr (shield) features Barebin Buk the Long Necked Turtle Design and is handcrafted in Australia from Australian Red Cedar timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, malgarr (shields) were used with liyangayil (fighting clubs) for hand-to-hand combat with our enemies. I have replicated the shape of these shields in my artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarebin Buk the Long Necked Turtle is native to South East Australia. These turtles are often found in slow-moving or still water in rivers, creeks, swamps and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a good indicator of the health of the wetlands and rivers. He is a spirit animal for many mobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll designs are based on traditional symbols from South East Australia. Each artefact comes with an information card about Mick Harding the artist, the artefact and its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Australia from Australian Red Cedar timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Large (WML).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate measurements: 1000 mm long × 120 mm wide × 20 mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each shield is handmade, measurements are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hanger is attached to the back of the shield for easy wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ngarga Warendj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734314680483,"sku":"WML","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/5293\/3209\/files\/WMLTurtle.jpg?v=1792476088","url":"https:\/\/ngargawarendj.com\/products\/wall-shield-large-barebin-buk-the-long-neck-turtle","provider":"Ngarga Warendj ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}