Didgeridoo Authenticity

The overwhelming predominance of non-authentic didgeridoos in the global market, together with the widespread misrepresentation and mislabelling of instruments by non-Aboriginal craftsmen, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, is of major concern to iDIDJ Australia.

Links in this section will bring you to accounts of the sacred origins of the didgeridoo, statements from a number of respected Aboriginal leaders, and an overview of trends in the didgeridoo industry.

A highlight of this section is the didgeridoo labelling system that iDIDJ Australia has created. Examples of authentic instruments, or CI 4 products, are shown as well as a variety of inauthentic instruments commonly found in retail shops (CI 0 to CI 3 products). It is hoped this system would go some way towards protecting consumers from unethical retailers and unconscionable non-Indigenous didgeridoo makers.

Visitors to this site who wish to report on questionable products and retailers may do so through the 'Didgeridoo Detective' link. We will endeavour to ascertain the authenticity and origins of instruments for you, and will work with retailers to ensure that systems are in place that are in agreement with trade practices laws.