{"product_id":"antique-victorian-maireneer-shell-necklace","title":"Antique Victorian Maireneer Shell Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully delicate and pretty antique necklace of Maireneer shells; the outer structure of tiny iridescent sea snail shells which are to be found in Tasmanian waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder Tasmanian fisheries regulations, gathering maireeners is a protected cultural practice reserved specifically for Aboriginal craftspeople creating traditional artifacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe highly collectible Maireener shell necklaces were a significant cultural importance to Aboriginal Tasmanian women -  it is believed they are symbols of storytelling and a passing down of ancient knowledge. You can understand how these shells gained the name 'rainbow shells' with their beautiful iridescent pink, green and purple sheen! \u003c\/em\u003eLilicoco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/australian.museum\/learn\/first-nations\/tasmanian-aboriginal-shell-necklaces\/\"\u003eRead further about the story from the Australian Museum here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would hope this antique piece goes on to find a happy and appreciative new home; please note their are three broken shells, (barely noticeable) but we thought we'd not rethread and risk further damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStones: \u003c\/strong\u003ehand drilled Maireneer shells from Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 inches in length, no clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn most cases the boxes are for display only but a nice quality modern reproduction box will accompany this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57417407299959,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/antique-victorian-maireneer-shell-necklace-06.jpg?v=1789651492","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.com\/products\/antique-victorian-maireneer-shell-necklace","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}