{"product_id":"malgarr-wall-shield-small-australian-red-cedar-gaan-the-snake-mick-harding","title":"Malgarr Wall Shield (Small) - Australian Red Cedar - Gaan The Snake - Mick Harding","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall Malgarr (shield) with the Gaan (snake) design.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Malgarr were used with Liyangayil (fighting clubs) for hand-to-hand combat with enemies. Mick Harding has replicated the shape of these shields in his artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaan the Snake is a very clever hunter and only ever takes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat he needs. Warmer weather sees snakes out and about looking for food and shelter, as well as being mating time. Snakes can move more quickly in the warmer months, and in Victoria they mostly hibernate in the cooler months - but can be seen out on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea warm day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand crafted in Australia from Australian Red Cedar timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll artefacts come with an information card which contains information about the artist, artefact and design. All designs are based on traditional Aboriginal symbols from south-east Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 55 cm L x 12.5 cm W x 2 cm D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Due to these items being handmade, measurements are approximate only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShields come with a hanger attached to the back to make for instant wall hanging and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ngarga Warendj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918561493210,"sku":"WMS","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/6277\/4154\/files\/IMG-4345.jpg?v=1780117491","url":"https:\/\/raintreeart.com.au\/products\/malgarr-wall-shield-small-australian-red-cedar-gaan-the-snake-mick-harding","provider":"Raintree Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}