Ghost Net Art Ngat Puuy (Crab) Sculpture by Mylene Holroyd Pormpuraaw Arts

Description

This handcrafted ghost net sculpture, Ngat Puuy (Crab), by Aboriginal artist Mylene Holroyd from Pormpuraaw Art & Cultural Centre in Australia, showcases sustainable art and traditional weaving. Measuring 27 x 49 x 43cm, it repurposes recycled ghost nets, trellis, and twine to highlight marine conservation and Indigenous storytelling. A striking piece of eco-friendly art celebrating Australia’s creativity and cultural heritage.

• Handcrafted in Australia
• Size/Medium: 27 x 49 x 43cm – Ghost net, Plastic Trellis, and Twine
• Pormpuraaw Art & Cultural Centre is an Aboriginal Art Centre in Far North Queensland.

Ghost nets—abandoned fishing nets lost at sea—are a leading cause of marine animal deaths, often entangling turtles, fish, sharks, and even dolphins. By repurposing these nets into intricate sculptures, Pormpuraaw Art & Cultural Centre transform environmental waste into powerful, meaningful art.