by Marie Shannon
2025
Height 425mm, Width 360mm, Depth 360mm, Weight 810g
Medium - Australian recycled pure uncoated copper with glass beads from a mix of discarded necklaces
The Bunya Pine Tree is sacred to First Nations as well as all other Hinterland Dwellers. the extraordinary shape of the tree sits on the horizon and welcomes us home.
While the nuts provide food, the seed pod is a symbol of new life, fresh beginnings, and hope.
Made from rescued beads from discarded jewellery weaved with re-milled recycled copper, Bunya Pod is a celebration. The colours represent the joy and excitement the Bunya pods bring as we scoop them from the ground while the flowing wire represents the anticipated new life the pod may bring.
Bunya Pod
Copper is a magical natural product. Copper does not rust however it will age if subjected to different conditons. The changing of colour in copper that can happen over many years is often desired however if the piece is polished with any of the many polishes available, then the colouring may not appear.