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Nice lite eucalyptus bloodwood didgeridoo E. This didge is painted with honey ants on it. This is a delicatesse in Aboriginal culture. Option for this didge has been given to my friend Zuwarah

My didgeridoos! =) The “S” shaped one is made of Sisal root, two of them are made of bamboo and the other two are made of PVC tubes.

Note: I know. Some people say women aren’t allowed to play the Yidaki. Here is another note: The Yidaki is (possibly) from the north-eastern part of Arnhemland. There lives Djalu Gurruwiwi, one of the best Yidaki-players. Some women came to him for a workshop Yidaki. He let them play. And listened with respect. I am a woman. I play didgeridoo. The Western “variation” of the Yidaki, and I have a lot respect for the Yidaki players and their Aboriginal culture. I don’t play any traditional rhythms or whatever, I make my own “songs”. Some people will probably say I am totally wrong and just some stupid girl from a stupid little country, without any Aboriginal knowledge, but, for the last time, I don’t play Yidaki, I play the Didgeridoo. Thank You.

‘Giant Devil Dingo’ is an Aboriginal story recorded for the Northern Territory Dept. of Education in the late 60′s – early 70′s. If anyone is interested in buying a higher quality DVD version at just £10.00 plus p&p please let us know. Alternatively, if you are a keen collecter, we have the original NT Film Library archive footage on 16mm tape available, please enquire. www.aboriginalarts.co.uk 07966 889 676

The beginner may wish to know a little more about the didgeridoo, where it comes from, who makes them, and what is an authentic Aboriginal instrument? The didgeridoo traditionally comes from the Northern Territory of Arnhem Land, Australia. In the NE Arnhem Land it is referred to as the ‘Yidaki’ and in Western Arnhem Land it is called the ‘Mago.’ Out of all the didgeridoos sold throughout the world, just 1% are crafted and painted in the traditional way by an Indigenous Aboriginal. If you are looking to buy or give a didgeridoo as a gift, try to avoid a teak or bamboo copy which robs the Indigenous Aborigines of their cultural heritage; the consumer can make a difference and help the traditional Aboriginal crafts people by choosing to by an authentic traditional instrument from a reputable source. In this way your purchase will help the Indigenous Aboriginal rather than taking from them. However, if you are a beginner and are hesitant about the intial investment of buying an authentic quality instrument, we suggest you first buy a piece of plastic pipe to practice on rather than buying a teak or bamboo copy. We can supply a beginner’s platic pipe for this purpose (or you can make your own) and we refund the small cost when you buy an authentic traditional didgeridoo. Please visit our Didgeridoo Shop in London UK www.aboriginalarts.co.uk www.aboriginalarts.co.uk