Shield with Gum Leaves Artwork by Mick Harding

This handcrafted timber Parrying Shield features an authentic turtle design by indigenous artist Mick Harding, a proud Taungwurrung Kulin man. Traditionally known as malgarr, these shields were used with liyangayil (fighting clubs) for hand-to-hand combat. Mick has replicated the traditional shape of these shields, attaching a hanger to the back for easy wall mounting.

The shield showcases a Gum Leaves design.

Crafted from Australian Red Cedar timber, each artefact includes an information card detailing the artist, artefact, and design, based on traditional symbols from South East Australia.