The Hunt Continues

We are waiting patiently to find any information at all about the makers of apple seed necklaces, placemats, purses and other items. Someone somewhere must know something!

If you do please contact us. We know that there is a wonderful story out there! Please email AppleSeedResearch@7250.net if you know even a little bit of one.

PROGRESS REPORT #1: Apple Seeds or Something Else

Information is starting to flow in from various sources and some of it is quite interesting. We are yet to hear from anyone who knows of a maker of these wonderful objects in Tasmania but we are patiently working on that. We have some interesting 2nd and 3rd hand reports and will report those just as soon as we meet the 1st hand observer.

We have also been doing some Internet research and have gleaned some information that may help further along in the process. Click on these links to see the images [LINK 1] • [LINK 2] • [LINK 3] • [LINK 4] • [LINK 5] • [LINK6]
The Bonhams & Goodman Find [LINK ] The Philippines Find [ LINK ]

OUR MEDIA RELEASE: Watch This Space For More Information [ LINK ]

It also seems that neither the VDL Folk Museum in Hobart nor the TMAG in Hobart nor the QVMAG in Launceston has any of this material in their collections. We are wondering how that came about! Does anyone have an idea?

If you are reading this and have a comment to make please do so in the comment section below.

FOUND ON THE INTERNET: Apple or Ipil Seeds

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FOUND ON eBAY: Apple Seed Neclace 3

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The eBay Seller's Response to our request for more information: "sorry for the delay in response. Took my granny shopping yesterday, came home & went to bed. This necklace was purchased at an estate sale so I don't know anything about it. I have another one that was my moms (she got it as a gift in college in the early 50's and thats all I know.) It got damp in Rita, but I put it in baking soda & rice and it dried nicely, but it needs a good brushing down. If you still want the item I will list it in my store. Thanks so much. Will check out your site. Beth - horsedog59"

FOUND ON eBAY: Apple Seed Neclace 2

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FOUND ON eBAY: Apple Seed Neclace

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SELLER'S NOTE: hi there I don't know a lot but what I do know is that they are very important to Aboriginal women, they made them not only from apple seed but also made them from the seeds of the bat wing coral tree and the red bean tree which they call gomow, these necklaces were worn by widows. I can't date the actual ones I have, I have no idea how to tell that one yet but they are bot in perfect condition and a lot of work has gone in to them. I hope this helps regards ... Karen - robnkaz4

MONA'S NECKLACE: Apple Seeds or Something Else

Mother, now deceased, purchased this necklace during the early 1970's in Tasmania. It measures a total of 1.4M long, and is made up of seeds and pips.