Cowrie Shell & Garnet Necklace

Cowrie Shell & Garnet Necklace

Artist: Kathy Stevens
Year: 2026
Materials: cowrie shells, garnet chips

Handcrafted necklace by Kathy Stevens with cowrie shells, little garnet chips and white beads.

About the Artist

Kathy Stevens (Webb) is a descendant of the Dharug people of Sydney, from the Boorooberongal clan. Kathy moved to the Coffs Harbour region in 1985 and has called Gumbaynggirr Country home for nearly 40 years.

Drawing inspiration from the land and community where she raised her three children, Kathy creates works using natural fibres and materials. For Kathy, creating is a form of meditation — a way to heal the soul, remain grounded and maintain a strong connection to the earth.