Image Gallery: Kalti Paarti - Painted Emu Eggs
Emu egg carving first became popular in the mid to late nineteenth century. Both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists practised the art, with some silversmiths designing elaborate and ornate contraptions to hold the eggs. During the twentieth century Aboriginal people of south-east Australia and the Carnarvon region of Western Australia kept the practice alive. Carving continues today with dozens of artists depicting important animals, people, traditions and scenes from the past or present. Together, these egg-images provide us with a rich visual history - they commemorate, depict and tell stories of Australian traditions, adventure and environment. For Aboriginal Australians, they also reinforce connections to other animals, and especially the emu, as well as to land.
Carved Emu Egg - Kangaroo
Carved Emu Egg - Hunter
Carved Emu Egg - Hunter with Spear
Carved Emu Egg - Emu
Carved Emu Egg - Burke and Wills
Carved Emu Egg - Burke and Wills Side 2
Ken Ward Emu Egg Side 1
Ken Ward Emu Egg Side 2
Ken Ward Emu Egg Side 3
Carved Emu Egg Nhaatji Side 1
Carved Emu Egg Nhaatji Side 2
Carved Emu Egg Nhaatji Egg 2 Side 1
Carved Emu Egg Nhaatji Egg 2 Side 2
Carved Emu Egg - Swan
Carved Emu Egg - Badger Bates Emu Side 1
Carved Emu Egg - Badger Bates Emu Side 2
Carved Emu Egg - Badger Bates Echidna Side 1
Carved Emu Egg - Badger Bates Echidna Side 2
Carved Emu Egg - Gully Dennis Side 1
Carved Emu Egg - Gully Dennis Side 2
