Aboriginal Seven Sisters Kangaroo Keyring

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION It’s Never Been Easier to Carry a Piece of Australia Celebrate culture, love, and connection with every keyring. They say good things come in small packages, and this keychain is proof. Crafted with care, each one features uniquely Australian shapes adorned with authentic Aboriginal art “Seven Sisters” by talented artist Khatija Possum. Complete with a sweet little tassel, these keyrings are not only functional but also a heartfelt reminder of the beauty and heritage of this land. Whether it’s for yourself or someone you care about, it’s the perfect lightweight gift to send a little piece of Australia to someone special. Sustainable Design: Made from zinc alloy and recycled materials Lightweight and Convenient: Perfect for carrying everyday at just 10cm long and 18g Thoughtfully packaged using sustainable eco-friendly recycled card making it gift-ready. A portion of each sale goes toward the artist Member of the Indigenous Art Code Designed in Australia Take home a piece of Australia today or send it to someone far away. Every purchase supports local artists and their communities. ARTIST & ARTWORK About Khatija Possum Khatija acquired her painting skills through direct observation and hands-on experience under her mother’s guidance. Her mother’s art is dedicated to preserving traditional stories and styles, and this can also be seen in Khatija’s work. This process emphasises the integral role of art in the intergenerational transmission of Aboriginal culture and stories. Currently residing in Warragul, Victoria, Khatija lives with her partner John and their children. Seven Sisters – Khatija Possum The Dreamtime story of the Seven Sisters is retold in this beautiful illustration from artist Khatija Possum. In the Dreamtime a group of seven Napaltjarri women were being pursued by a Jakamarra man called Jilbi. He had been sitting in a cave at irlkirdi practising love magic by cutting off his long hair and weaving it by hand onto a wooden spindle, then performing songs and dances which people from far off could hear. Often he would entice young women to come to his cave and live with him. Jakamarra men were very proud of their successes when they practised this magic, and spent much time boasting among themselves about their prowess. The seven women had no intention of sleeping with the Jakamarra man and ran away from him, journeying a long way across the desert until they were too tired and hungry to go any further. They sat down at Uluru to search for honey ants, then when they saw Jilbi approaching went to a place called Kurlunyalimpa, and changed themselves into seven fires. With the help of spirits at Uluru, they went up into the sky to become stars. Ever since then they can be seen as a cluster of seven stars in the constellation Taurus, known as the Pleiades. Jilbi transformed himself into the Morning Star in Orion’s belt, and continues to chase the Pleiades across the sky.