Maria Nugent explores the 130-year-long practice of shell-working by Aboriginal women at La Perouse in Sydney´s south, and how the makers have been able to create or find new markets by adapting their products to appeal to new customers.

The economy of shells: A history of Aboriginal women at La Perouse making shellwork for sale

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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