Basket of Hand-Painted Aboriginal-Inspired Souvenir Shells & Stones

Description:

MAKER / ORIGIN

Unmarked

Australian tourist / souvenir craft

Hand-painted in the Aboriginal-inspired dot art style

ERA

Late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s)

DESCRIPTION

A charming basket of hand-painted souvenir shells, stones  pieces decorated in the Aboriginal-inspired dot art style. These colourful pieces were commonly sold through tourist stops and gift shops across Australia as keepsakes and decorative tokens.

Each piece is individually painted, featuring traditional dot motifs, turtles, suns and stylised landscape forms. Beautiful grouped together as a textural display, or separated for craft styling, gift giving or table décor.

CONTENTS

Mixed lot – includes shells, stones and timber pieces (as shown)

Sold as a complete basket

CONDITION

Good vintage souvenir condition with some light wear to paint on edges consistent with age and handling. Structurally stable.

STYLING IDEAS

• Perfect for Australiana-themed décor

• Lovely in a child’s “curiosity basket” for texture and colour

• Ideal for grouping on a shelf or styled tray

• Adds warmth and cultural motif to a vignette

DEB’S NOTE

These little souvenir pieces always bring a smile — they have that relaxed, sun-drenched feeling of old Australian road trips and seaside gift shops. Displayed together, they make a striking and cheerful pop of colour.

Shipping & Care

• Carefully packed for safe delivery.

• Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $350.

• Local pickup available from Mackay, QLD.