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Balku Wunuŋmurra D#/G (HLY-332) SOLD

$900

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Another top-quality Dhaḻwaŋu clan yiḏaki from Balku; the backpressure is well balanced, the transition between the drone and the toot is easy, the sound is direct and rich. I recommend this yiḏaki for those, who are looking for a traditional instrument with high cultural integrity to practice the traditional playing techniques of East Arnhem.

Key: D#
Lenght: 134cm
Mouthpiece internal diameter: 2.5-3cm
Available from Yirrkala, NT Australia with worldwide shipping

For details and specifications see the ‘Additional information‘ tab below.

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Cultural context

Maker: Balku Wunuŋmurra
Clan: Dhaḻwaŋu
Moiety: Yirritja
Homeland: Gurrumuru

The artwork depicts a type of cloud formations occur during the build-up season (October to January) in Northeast Arnhem Land, sung by several Yirritja moiety clans.

Additional information

Weight3 kg
Dimensions134 cm
Area of origin

Gurrumuru homeland, Northeast Arnhem Land

Drone

D#

Horn

G

Material

Natural pigments on termite hollowed stringybark eucalyptus (gaḏayka)

Mouthpiece diameter internal

2.5-3cm

Mouthpiece diameter external

4.5cm

Distal end diameter internal

6.2cm

Distal end diameter external

8cm

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