KATE HUNTER | 'Python Protect’ | Earrings | Brass / patina / 925 silver Ancestors Joy Tapau was born on

Joy Tapau was born on Murray Island into the Daurareb and Komet Tribes

Recently Joel Sam was the recipient of the Premier's Award for Exellence - The Queensland Government prize at the Cairns Indigeous Art Fair in 2024

LOIS HAYES | ‘Shifting Contours - Earrings 7’ | 2025 | Enamel / recycled copper/ sterling silver  | H 60 x W 40 mm

They are an excellent food source and can be found feeding on sardines

Djin-Djin was married to Marnbil and Dewallewal is Din-Djin's uncle

KATE HUNTER | 'Python Protect’ | Earrings | Brass / patina / 925 silver Ancestors Joy Tapau was born onCatherine Hunter (Kate) is a contemporary jeweller and object maker, environmental installation artist and earthling. Born in Coffs Harbour and raised in rural Upper Orara NSW, Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Design: majoring in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from the SA CAE in 1984, with distinctions. With a fascination for different materials Kate works in metals, ceramics, fibres, textiles, found objects, what ever she needs to tell an intended