Reed Sister Necklaces by Su Lousick

Reed Sister Necklaces

My necklaces were common once.

Made by a woman to gift to another.

The more you were gifted was seen

by others as a symbol of respect and

reciprocity. The necklaces also acted

as a beacon for safe passage

travelling through other language

groups’ Country.

Since young women I’ve been

fortunate and very grateful to know

and exchange cultural knowledge

with my dear Barkandji friend Sophia

Pearce and share the gift of understanding the color of our native reeds.

Dandaloo, Su Wiradjuri cultural Artist