$1000
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A highly versatile instrument from yiḏaki master Larry Gurruwiwi: a large and solid instrument with perfectly balanced backpressure, easy transition between the drone and toot, good-sounding ‘dups’, rich acoustics and large bell. I recommend this instrument for professional players.
Key: E
Length: 164cm
Mouthpiece internal diameter: 2.8cm
Available from NSW Australia with worldwide shipping
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Maker: Winiwini ‘Larry’ Gurruwiwi
Clan: Gälpu
Moiety: Dhuwa
Homeland: Ŋaypinya
Ŋaypinya is one of the traditional estates of the Gälpu clan, situated on the shores of Caledon Bay in the Gulf of Carpentaria, north of Birany Birany homeland. Even though Ŋaypinya is a significant place for the Gurruwiwi’s, it does not have established infrastructure, only occupied occasionally by the traditional land owners and families.
Residency: Birritjimi community
Birritjimi, also known as Wallaby beach, lays on Rirratjiŋu clan estate, about 10 minutes drive to the north of Nhulunbuy township. The community was originally built for the workers of the nearby mine, today it is occupied by several Yolŋu families since the past decade or so. Birritjimi is well known amongst yiḏaki enthusiasts who were visiting the region, as well as spending time with the Gurruwiwi family, crafting and learning to play the instrument.
| Weight | 5.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164 cm |
| Drone | E |
| Horn | E |
| Area of origin | Birritjimi community, Northeast Arnhem Land |
| Material | Fixative on termite hollowed stringybark eucalyptus |
| Mouthpiece diameter internal | 2.8cm (without wax) |
| Mouthpiece diameter external | 4.3cm |
| Distal end diameter internal | 10-11.3cm |
| Distal end diameter external | 12.5-14.5cm |
