Possum Skin Sensory Tray [SECONDS]

Created in collaboration with my cousin, Emma Bamblett, this sensory tray brings her original artwork to life. 🤎 Emma's design draws inspiration from Bunjil the Eagle, land, waters and the sun - elements that reflect connection, guidance and care for Country. Possum Skin Cloaks have long held an important place in Aboriginal culture throughout south-eastern Australia. Traditionally used for warmth, storytelling and mapping Country, each skin carried stories and meaning. Babies would often begin with just a few pelts, with cloaks growing alongside them as they grew. Today, Possum Skin Cloaks are still created, with designs burned or painted onto the skins and stitched together using contemporary techniques, continuing cultural practice in modern ways. Use it with playdough, loose parts, natural materials and sensory bases for all kinds of play and activities. The slightly raised artwork adds another layer of play and can be used to create imprints of the design using playdough, salt dough or air-dry clay. 🤎