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A hand holding a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact with intricate Gum Leaves pattern carved into the dark wood, next to a beige Ngarga Warendj branded drawstring bag. The background features a variety of RMIT Store items, highlighting cultural craftsmanship.
Two hands presenting a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact with an engraved Gaan the Snake design, accompanied by a Ngarga Warendj branded bag. The surrounding colourful flowers and Indigenous word cards accentuate the item's cultural significance.
Hands displaying a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact inscribed with branding and a Budja the Platypus design, featuring a mounting hook. The backdrop includes diverse Indigenous-inspired products, showcasing artisanal detail and cultural heritage.
A Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact featuring a Gugra the Possum Skin Cloak pattern, held next to a Ngarga Warendj branded bag. The setting is filled with indigenous items, underscoring the artefact's artistic expression and traditional roots.
Rear view of a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact displaying engraved branding and a Gaan the Snake inscription, featuring a mounting hook. The backdrop includes diverse Indigenous-inspired products, showcasing artisanal detail and cultural heritage.
Model holding Red Cedar Malgarr – Ngarga Warendj Bunjil The Wedge Tailed Eagle variant, showing a dark red cedar carved piece with detailed laser-etched eagle-inspired linework and feather-like patterns across the surface, alongside a natural cotton drawstring pouch printed with Mick Harding Ngarga Warendj Dancing Wombat branding and wombat icon, photographed in-store at the RMIT Store with wooden serving boards and boxed merchandise visible in the background.
Model holding Red Cedar Malgarr – Ngarga Warendj Barring Tracks variant, featuring a curved, elongated red cedar wooden form with laser-etched geometric track patterns and repeated symbolic markings across the surface, paired with a natural cotton drawstring pouch printed with Mick Harding Ngarga Warendj Dancing Wombat logo and wombat illustration, displayed against an in-store RMIT Store wooden table setting with additional engraved boards and gift items in the background.
A hand holding a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact with intricate Gum Leaves pattern carved into the dark wood, next to a beige Ngarga Warendj branded drawstring bag. The background features a variety of RMIT Store items, highlighting cultural craftsmanship.
Two hands presenting a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact with an engraved Gaan the Snake design, accompanied by a Ngarga Warendj branded bag. The surrounding colourful flowers and Indigenous word cards accentuate the item's cultural significance.
Hands displaying a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact inscribed with branding and a Budja the Platypus design, featuring a mounting hook. The backdrop includes diverse Indigenous-inspired products, showcasing artisanal detail and cultural heritage.
A Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact featuring a Gugra the Possum Skin Cloak pattern, held next to a Ngarga Warendj branded bag. The setting is filled with indigenous items, underscoring the artefact's artistic expression and traditional roots.
Rear view of a Red Cedar Malgarr Ngarga Warendj artefact displaying engraved branding and a Gaan the Snake inscription, featuring a mounting hook. The backdrop includes diverse Indigenous-inspired products, showcasing artisanal detail and cultural heritage.
Model holding Red Cedar Malgarr – Ngarga Warendj Bunjil The Wedge Tailed Eagle variant, showing a dark red cedar carved piece with detailed laser-etched eagle-inspired linework and feather-like patterns across the surface, alongside a natural cotton drawstring pouch printed with Mick Harding Ngarga Warendj Dancing Wombat branding and wombat icon, photographed in-store at the RMIT Store with wooden serving boards and boxed merchandise visible in the background.
Model holding Red Cedar Malgarr – Ngarga Warendj Barring Tracks variant, featuring a curved, elongated red cedar wooden form with laser-etched geometric track patterns and repeated symbolic markings across the surface, paired with a natural cotton drawstring pouch printed with Mick Harding Ngarga Warendj Dancing Wombat logo and wombat illustration, displayed against an in-store RMIT Store wooden table setting with additional engraved boards and gift items in the background.

Red Cedar Malgarr - Ngarga Warendj

Regular price $59.95
  • Gum Leaves - Womindjeka Design
  • Budja the Platypus
  • Gaan the Snake
  • Gugra the Possum Skin Cloak
  • Bunjil The Wedge Tailed Eagle
  • Barring Tracks

Description

More than a decorative piece, this Malgarr connects to the cultural history of South Eastern Australia's Indigenous peoples. At 26cm long, it makes a meaningful gift, office display, or keepsake that carries cultural significance beyond standard home décor. The artwork is created by Ngarga Warendj – Dancing Wombat.

  • Inspired by traditional Malgarr used in hand-to-hand combat
  • Includes attachment for wall display
  • Suitable for home, office, or study spaces
  • Created by Ngarga Warendj – Dancing Wombat
  • Common question: a Malgarr is a traditional shield with cultural and historical significance in Indigenous Australian communities
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However, given we know our products and how most people use them, we have some additional tips for you which can extend the life of your purchase even more

If you are ever unsure about how to care for your item, please get in touch with us!

.......psssst, it's never a good idea to tumble dry any clothing ;-) 

Drinkware (KeepCup, Frank Green, thermo bottles, water bottles, bamboo straws, mugs, wooden boards and glassware)

  • Hand wash only (even if it is dishwasher safe)
  • Warm water.
  • Mild dishwashing detergent.
  • Soft cloth or sponge.
  • Do not microwave.
  • Do not put in the freezer.
Returns Policy
Change of Mind
  • Refunds: We do not offer refunds for a change of mind.
  • Exchanges: We may offer exchanges within 14 days of receiving your goods. Items must be unworn, unused, in resalable condition, and have all original tags attached. You will be responsible for return postage costs.

Sale Items & Special Orders
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  • Special Orders (custom-made items, course name badges, uniforms, and equipment) are also final and cannot be refunded or exchanged for a change of mind. Please choose carefully.

Damaged or Faulty Items
  • Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.
  • If an item has a major failure (e.g., it is unsafe, significantly different from the description, or does not do what it is supposed to), you are entitled to your choice of a refund or replacement.
  • If the issue is not major, we will repair or replace the item within a reasonable time.

If you need to request a return or exchange please email rmitstore@rmit.edu.au or come into one of our City or Bundoora stores.

This is a summary of our policy. For complete details on returns, exchanges, and your consumer rights, please view our full Terms of Service

Shipping & Pickup
Free Pickup

Pickup is free at both our our RMIT Store locations in the City and Bundoora. Packing time is usually 24-48 hours. You will be notified when you order is ready for collection.

Australian Orders & Shipping

Orders will usually be dispatched within 2 to 3 business days of the purchase and usually take 5 - 10 business days for an Australian order to be received once the order is dispatched. Orders within Australia are shipped via Australia Post. Orders are packed and charged according to the volume of the order. 

International Orders & Shipping

Our international orders are shipped via Australia Post. International orders can take up to 30 business days to arrive, depending on your location. All customs charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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The Sentient art work by Holly Johnson. Blue, green and yello lines with geometric shaped line art in red and black.

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