Wadgina (7) – The Faces of Two Wadgina
This Aboriginal artwork by Rod Lucas, a Takalaka artist from the Gulf of Carpentaria, features the faces of two Wadgina, the thunderstorm spirits, painted on a freshwater turtle shell. Using acrylic paints, the white faces of Wadgina stand out against a bold red ochre background with a yellow ochre rim. The design captures the essence of these powerful spirits, who are deeply connected to the waterholes and the 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 brings both cultural depth and striking visual appeal to any space.
- Artist: Rod Lucas, Takalaka man
- Artwork Title: Wadgina (7) – The Faces of Two Wadgina
- 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: 21cm long x 17cm wide x 8cm 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.
