SKU: SACE2015

Aboriginal Traditional Tools Eco-Imprint Cutter Set

$96.00

8-piece Traditional Aboriginal Tools Eco-Imprint Cutter Set, featuring artwork by Leah Cummins of Bunya Designs (Mayi woman, Mayi-Kulan and Kalkadoon heritage). Includes boomerang, stone axe, coolamon, message stick, dilly bag, didgeridoo, clapsticks, and shield designs.

Made in Australia from eco-friendly, biodegradable PLA, a hands-on way to explore traditional Aboriginal tools through play.

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Description

The Traditional Aboriginal Tools Eco-Imprint Cutter Set is an 8-piece collection of imprint cutters representing traditional tools used by Aboriginal people, featuring artwork by Leah Cummins of Bunya Designs, a Mayi woman from North Western Queensland with Mayi-Kulan and Kalkadoon heritage. The set includes boomerang, stone axe, coolamon, message stick, dilly bag, didgeridoo, clapsticks, and shield designs, giving children a hands-on way to learn about traditional Aboriginal tools and their everyday and cultural uses.

Made in Australia from eco-friendly, biodegradable PLA, the cutters are designed for early childhood education, pressing clean, detailed imprints into playdough, clay, or similar materials. They are built for group and classroom use, letting several children explore different tools side by side.

Ideal for early learning centres, primary classrooms, and homeschooling families, this set turns object-based cultural learning into an engaging, tactile activity that reflects authentic First Nations knowledge and artistry.

Specifications:
  • 8 x eco-imprint cutters: Boomerang, Stone Axe, Coolamon, Message Stick, Dilly Bag, Didgeridoo, Clapsticks, Shield

  • Artwork by Aboriginal artist Leah Cummins (Bunya Designs).

  • Made from eco-friendly, biodegradable PLA by us on Bundjalung Country.

Ideal For:
  • Early Childhood Educators

  • Primary Teachers embedding Aboriginal perspectives

  • Cultural workshops and incursions

  • Play-based learning environments

  • Culturally inclusive therapy sessions

Care Instructions:

Wipe clean with a damp cloth after use. Not dishwasher safe. Store away from heat sources.

About the Artist: Leah Cummins

Leah Cummins is a proud Mayi woman from North Western Queensland. Mayi-Kulan from her Father and Kalkadoon from her Mother. She paints stories of strength for women and children, love of the land and all of her people. Leah is passionate about sharing her love of art and the interpretation of empowerment of her people. She shares her art with love and harmony.

Additional information

Weight .020 kg
Dimensions 30 × 25 × 6 cm

Digital Resources

Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce pages in limited quantities for single classroom or homeschool use only.

Duplication for a friend, another staff member, entire school/service or commercial purpose without purchase of an additional license is strictly forbidden.

Copying any part of this resource and/or placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal or classroom website/ school server) is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Copyright ©Songlines Art, Culture, Education.

Songlines Art, Culture, Education Pty Ltd

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