Boab Nuts

Found in the Kimberly region of Western Australia, there are several varieties and colours fron rusty red to dark brown. A popular snack especially with young children.

The velvet like skin is usually brushed off after the nut has been dried out. Then the designs are carefully incised with a sharp instrument. They are also ocassionally painted.

 







 
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