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Collections of instruments are offered here for the discerning
private collector, government institutions such as museums,
and specialist didjeridu galleries and retailers. We hope
these collections would go towards public education purposes,
in celebration of the diversity and richness of Indigenous
cultures in Northern Australia.
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col1
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| Lengths: |
77-107 cm |
| Collection
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1950s-70s |
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Fair |
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Comments:
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A nice collection of instruments of varying vintage. Age
cracks to some pieces.
Left to right: 1950s - Milingimbi - goanna and snake
decoration; 1970s - Yirrkala - softwood with engraved
designs; 1980s- Beswick - well-used specimen with cracks
on mouthpiece; 1960s - Western Arnhem Land - large
cracks; 1970s - Tennant Creek.
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col2 |
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| Lengths: |
103-120 cm |
| Collection
Dates: |
1960s-70s |
| Condition: |
Good |
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Comments:
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An excellent collection of instruments, wonderful aesthetic
appeal and good playing characteristics.
Left to right: 1960s - Oenpelli - Mimi spirit decoration;
1960s - Beswick - well-used specimen; 1970s -
Western Arnhem Land- hairline cracks near mouthpiece; 1980s
- Beswick - file snake and catfish ochre designs; 1970s
- Yirrkala - fine ochre decoration consisting of snake motifs
and rarrk design.
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col3
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| Lengths: |
98-143 cm |
| Collection
Dates: |
1950s-90s |
| Condition: |
Excellent |
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Comments:
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An outstanding collection of instruments of varying vintage
and representative of the major didjeridu centres of Northern
Australia. Excellent playing characteristic and outstanding
decorative appeal.
Left to right: 1950s - Maningrida - rare specimen;
1990s - Yirrkala - fine ochre decoration and some use-wear
patination; 1970s- Mornington Island - rare specimen;
1960s - Milingimbi - Ex. J.A. Davidson collection;
1960s - Port Keats - rare specimen.
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