Wadgina (2) – Sitting Female Wadgina Holding One Turtle and One Spear
This artwork by Rod Lucas, a Takalaka artist from the Gulf of Carpentaria, features a female depiction of Wadgina, the thunderstorm spirit. She holds one turtle and one spear, symbolising her connection to both nurturing and hunting. Painted on a freshwater turtle shell, the white Wadgina figure is set against a red ochre background and a yellow ochre rim, all achieved using acrylic paints.
Part of the Wadgina – Turtle Shell Collection, each shell is ethically sourced, hand-painted with acrylics, and finished with lacquer. It can be displayed on a wall or tabletop, adding a unique and culturally rich element to any space.
- Rod Lucas, Takalaka man
- Artwork Title: Wadgina (2) – Sitting Female Wadgina Holding One Turtle and One Spear
- Collection: Wadgina – Turtle Shell Collection
- Materials: Hand-painted freshwater turtle shell with acrylics, finished with lacquer
- Colours: White Wadgina, red ochre background, yellow ochre rim (all in acrylics)
- Display options: Wall-mounted (wire attached) or tabletop display
- Dimensions: 26.5 cm long x 20cm wide x 11.5cm deep
- Includes: Turtle shell permit and Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Add this ethically sourced, hand-painted turtle shell to your Aboriginal art collection. Each piece shares the story of Wadgina and celebrates Indigenous culture.
