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Moa Island Style – Earrings

Moa Arts (Ngalmun Lagau Minaral) is an Indigenous-owned and operated art centre on Mua Island in the Torres Strait western cluster of islands. One of the primary aims of the art centre is to keep Muglal traditions of Zenadth Kes arts and culture strong for everyone through the production and sale of art.

The reputation of Moa Arts is built on the calibre of its limited edition lino-prints, etchings, weavings and island-style jewellery. Creative inspiration for these works comes from Mualgal ancestral stories, totemic representation and connections to sea, land, sky and family. Mua’s artists don’t have to look far to be inspired. The island and its surrounding waters and reefs hold a diverse set of land and marine ecosystems with niches for many rare and unique species such as dugong and sea turtle.

Art Centre notes: 

These earrings are made from glass beads and fishing line following traditional colour palettes. The findings are sterling silver.

Categories: Moa Arts

Name: Josie Nawia


Language: Kala Lagaw Ya


Community: Kubin


Biography:

I was born on Thursday Island and grew my childhood years at Kubin Village, Moa Island. I learn how to grow plants, do gardening and traditional ways for fishing. I love spending time with both of my parents listening to cultural stories. I live with my own family, children and grandchildren here on Kubin. I've been working at the Kubin State School - Primary for almost couple of years now. My duty here at the school is an Educator. In the future, I would love to weave more baskets, do painting and drawings. My stories would reflect on my cultural unique stories and environment we live in and our lifestyle. I haven't been on any exhibition trips ever since I became a Moa Arts member but it would be a great opportunity for me to be apart of one showcase. 


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