Mick Harding - Dancing Wombat Mug

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This fine bone china mug features artwork by Aboriginal artist, Mick Harding. The intricate gum leaf design represents the five language groups of the Kulin Nation: Boonwurrung, Woiwurrung, Taungwurrung, Wadawurrung, and Djadjawurrung.

  • Fine bone china
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Dishwasher & microwave safe
  • The artist receives royalties for every sale
  • Product comes in a gift box with information about the artist and artwork
  • Matching Teapot, Milk Jug, Sugar Bowl and Bowl available
About the Makers

About the Artist - Mick Harding

Mick Harding belongs to the Yowung-Illam-Baluk clan of the Taungwurung people - a tribe of the Kulin nation. Mick was born in Melbourne.

Mick draws inspiration from the compelling legends of his people and weaves the images of those legends into each of his original artworks, which reflect the unique symbols and artifacts of South East Australia. Each of the artworks Mick creates, is linked to a legend and challenges the viewer to understand their place in the story.

'Womindjeka' is what we say to friends and strangers when we welcome them onto our country. We offer them a gum leaf as their passport and they must observe Bunjils law. Bunjil the wedge tailed eagle is the creator spirit for the Kulin people.

The five gumleaves represent the five language groups that make up the Kulin Nation: Boonwurrung, Woiwurrung, Taungwurrung, Wadawurrung, and Djadjawurrung. The shields represent our individuality and the protection of our families. All the symbols are unique to South Eastern Australia and they demonstrate connection to our country.

Alperstein Designs

Alperstein Designs are members of The Indigenous Art Code and the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia which work to ensure ethical dealings within the sector.

All of our products are carefully wrapped and shipped to you from Brisbane, QLD.

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If your item doesn't fit in one of our parcel bags, we try and reuse boxes that have been sent to us.

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