From objects of ancient trade to beautiful pearl jewellery, Lustre: Pearling & Australia traces the gritty human story of pearling across the north of Australia.

This visually stunning book weaves together strands of Aborginal, Asian and Eurpoean histories, revealing the stories of people who, for generations, have collected and harvested these treasures from Saltwater Country.

• Pages: 128
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781925040333

Published by The Western Australian Museum 2018