Emu Egg - Blown
$35.00
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Emu Egg - Blown
$35.00
Bring a unique piece of Australia's natural and cultural heritage into your classroom or learning space with a beautifully preserved blown emu egg.
The egg has been carefully emptied while retaining its striking natural green shell. Emu eggs have important cultural significance for Aboriginal peoples, and emu egg carving continues as an art practice among Aboriginal artists in some regions of Australia.
The natural shell provides children with a fascinating opportunity to observe an Australian animal product up close and explore topics including Australian wildlife, Aboriginal cultural practices, art, natural materials and sustainability.
Why you'll love it:
• Naturally striking deep green emu egg shell
• Carefully emptied and preserved
• A unique Australian natural-history resource
• Provides opportunities to learn about emus and Australian wildlife
• Supports learning about Aboriginal art and cultural practices
• Ideal for classroom displays and hands-on observation
• Can be used as an art or craft base where appropriate
• Suitable for classrooms, homeschool learning and educational displays
A fascinating resource for educators and families wanting children to experience and discuss Australian wildlife, natural materials and Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Product details
Product: Blown Emu Egg
Material: Natural emu eggshell
Colour: Natural dark green shell
Use: Classroom display, educational observation, art and craft
Suitable for: Classrooms, homeschool and educational displays
Frequently asked questions
What is a blown emu egg?
It is a real emu egg that has been carefully emptied while retaining its naturally striking deep green shell, allowing it to be preserved for observation and educational display.
Why are emu eggs culturally significant?
Emu eggs have cultural significance for Aboriginal peoples, and emu egg carving continues as an Aboriginal art practice in some regions of Australia.
How can a blown emu egg be used in the classroom?
It can support close observation and learning about emus, Australian wildlife, natural materials, Aboriginal cultural practices, art and sustainability.
Can the Emu Egg support First Nations perspectives?
Yes. It can support learning about Aboriginal cultural practices and art when used with appropriate cultural context. Educators should avoid generalising practices across all communities and seek local Aboriginal community guidance where possible.
What are some extension ideas for learning with an emu egg?
Students can investigate the emu life cycle, compare egg sizes and shells, learn about the role of male emus in incubation and explore Aboriginal emu egg carving through Aboriginal artists and culturally appropriate sources.