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Narulwuy Maymuru yiḏaki F/G# (HLY-499) SOLD

$650

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A light, easy-to-play yiḏaki with rich overtones. This instrument surprises with its sound characteristics: medium backpressure, an open bore, and a smooth transition between drone and toot/dup. Despite its light build, it delivers a rich, overtone-filled sound that makes it a joy to play. An excellent choice for those seeking a practical, easy-to-handle yiḏaki for regular practice—accessible yet musically rewarding.

Key: F
Length: 126cm
Mouthpiece internal diameter: 3cm

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

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Cultural context

Maker: Narulwuy Maymuru
Clan: Maŋgalili
Moiety: Yirritja
Homeland: Djarrakpi
Djarrakpi is a small community in the Blue Mud Bay, the spiritual homeland of the Maŋgalili clan.
Place of residency: Gunyaŋara
Gunyaŋara – also known as Ski Beach – is a small Indigenous community on the Gove Peninsula, 15 minutes drive from Nhulunbuy township, in the close proximity of the bauxite mine ex-refinery. It lays on Warramiri clan land, and today it gives home to over 150 people. The community was built in the ’70s as part of the mining development. Gunyaŋara is a semi-permanent home of many Yolŋu artists and yiḏaki makers.

 

Additional information

Weight 1.9 kg
Dimensions 126.5 cm
Area of origin

Miwatj region, Northeast Arnhem Land

Material

Acrylic paint on termite hollowed stringybark eucalyptus (gaḏayka)

Drone

F

Horn

G

Mouthpiece diameter internal

3cm

Mouthpiece diameter external

4cm

Distal end diameter internal

5.5cm

Distal end diameter external

7cm

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