Wadgina (6) – Sitting Female Wadgina with Two Turtles
This Aboriginal artwork by Rod Lucas, a Takalaka artist from the Gulf of Carpentaria, depicts a sitting female Wadgina, the thunderstorm spirit, holding two turtles. Painted on a freshwater turtle shell using acrylic paints, the artwork features a clean white design of Wadgina and the turtles, set against a rich red ochre background with a yellow ochre rim. The piece captures the cultural significance of Wadgina, who fills waterholes and hunts turtles during the wet season.
Each shell in this collection is ethically sourced, hand-painted, and finished with lacquer. A wire is attached for easy wall mounting, or the piece can be displayed on a tabletop. This artwork is a beautiful and meaningful addition to any collection, showcasing the natural beauty of the turtle shell and the story of Wadgina.
- Artist: Rod Lucas, Takalaka man
- Artwork Title: Wadgina (6) – Sitting Female Wadgina with Two Turtles
- Collection: Wadgina – Turtle Shell Collection
- Materials: Hand-painted freshwater turtle shell with acrylic paints, finished with lacquer
- Colours: White artwork, red ochre background, yellow ochre rim
- Display options: Wall-mounted (wire attached) or tabletop display
- Dimensions: 27cm long x 21cm thick x 9cm deep
- Includes: Turtle shell permit and Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Add this ethically sourced, hand-painted turtle shell to your collection, celebrating the story of Wadgina and Indigenous culture.
