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Welcome to didjNT.. THE place to buy a Traditional Aboriginal Didjeridu...
On this site you will find Authentic Aboriginal Instruments from Northern Australia, including Yidaki from North Eastern Arnhem Land and Mago from North Central and Western Arnhem Land.
Every instrument I buy has been cut, crafted, decorated and sold by an aboriginal craftsman (the traditional custodians of this instrument) from one of the above communities**(exception). Generally, this is accomplished from start to finish by the same artist but sometimes another family member takes a hand in the making or painting. Djalu Gurruwiwi is a fine example of this, crafting excellent yidaki often with the help of his wife Dhopiya. On a few occasions another aboriginal artist, often someone well respected for their art, is commisioned to decorate an instrument, where this is known I will put any information I have on the soundfile page. None of this detracts from its validity as a traditional Northern Territory instrument though, unlike many 'aboriginal' instruments which can originate from anywhere in Australia, being cut by one aborigine, crafted by another and painted by another!! Genuine aboriginal didjeridu? maybe, traditional didjerdu? definately No!, see didj info. Every one I sell is an individual work of art and fine traditional musical instrument, which not only reflects the skill of the maker but also promotes an awareness of indigenous aboriginal culture to a World wide audience.
All of my suppliers of traditional instruments ensure that they only buy from artists who live in the Northern Territories of Australia or Arnhem Land, no instruments are ever sourced from outside of these territories. Therefore, every instrument I buy benefits the Aboriginal artist financially and gives them the opportunity to take a bigger hand in the support of their families and communities.
All instruments that I recieve are thoroughly checked for cracks, air leaks or pin holes etc and if structurally sound are, apart from oiling, sold as I recieved them. Some instruments I acquire may have been the personal instrument of the maker and not originally intended for sale, these are also sold on the above basis, complete with any marks, scratches or other evidence of previous use. This can often be an added atttraction as the instrument also has some history attached to it. A traditional didjeridu though is usually made from green (newly cut) wood and is therefore subject to some movement due to the ever changing environment, so on a few occasions small repairs need to be made. This is not unusual in the world of the traditional didjeridu and does not detract from the value or validity of the instrument. For more infornation on this and how to care for your instrument click here
Choosing to buy a traditional didjeridu, whether from me or another reputable seller of traditional instruments, is one small way in which we can all support this ancient culture...and believe me, they do need our support!
Making a decision as to which instrument best suits your purpose and style of playing is often a difficult thing, especially over the internet! To help you make a choice I will endeavour to display a selection of pictures (more extensive than other sites) showing the bell, mouthpiece end and close up of the artwork detail when applicable. I will also provide a good quality soundfile of each instrument which will, hopefully, give you a flavour of its sound and what you can expect from it. Along with this there willl also be a brief description which will outline, what I feel, are the attributes of the instrument ie: bore configuration, ease of play/toot, backpressure etc plus any other comments which are relevant to you as a prospective purchaser. Please bear in mind that a traditional didjeridu is not a maintenance free item and will require care and some attention from time to time to keep it in good condition. If this seems like too much effort then choosing a more generic genuine aboriginal instrument may be a better option for you** (see Naiuwa didjeridu). I am happy for you to ask any further questions you need to and I can be contacted via the contact me page on the site.
Remember.. Over 98% of all didjeridu's sold in Australia are not made by Aborigines and therefore they do not benefit at all from this exploitation of their culture!! See about us and didj info for more information...
Plus..
I will also offer other interesting items and Art when they become available.
Also..
Look out For Special Offers
Find out About the Didjeridu and how to care for your new instrument, under the care heading
Check out Your chosen Artists profile .. and much more!
Enjoy your visit and thanks for your support..
On this site you will find Authentic Aboriginal Instruments from Northern Australia, including Yidaki from North Eastern Arnhem Land and Mago from North Central and Western Arnhem Land.
Every instrument I buy has been cut, crafted, decorated and sold by an aboriginal craftsman (the traditional custodians of this instrument) from one of the above communities**(exception). Generally, this is accomplished from start to finish by the same artist but sometimes another family member takes a hand in the making or painting. Djalu Gurruwiwi is a fine example of this, crafting excellent yidaki often with the help of his wife Dhopiya. On a few occasions another aboriginal artist, often someone well respected for their art, is commisioned to decorate an instrument, where this is known I will put any information I have on the soundfile page. None of this detracts from its validity as a traditional Northern Territory instrument though, unlike many 'aboriginal' instruments which can originate from anywhere in Australia, being cut by one aborigine, crafted by another and painted by another!! Genuine aboriginal didjeridu? maybe, traditional didjerdu? definately No!, see didj info. Every one I sell is an individual work of art and fine traditional musical instrument, which not only reflects the skill of the maker but also promotes an awareness of indigenous aboriginal culture to a World wide audience.
All of my suppliers of traditional instruments ensure that they only buy from artists who live in the Northern Territories of Australia or Arnhem Land, no instruments are ever sourced from outside of these territories. Therefore, every instrument I buy benefits the Aboriginal artist financially and gives them the opportunity to take a bigger hand in the support of their families and communities.
All instruments that I recieve are thoroughly checked for cracks, air leaks or pin holes etc and if structurally sound are, apart from oiling, sold as I recieved them. Some instruments I acquire may have been the personal instrument of the maker and not originally intended for sale, these are also sold on the above basis, complete with any marks, scratches or other evidence of previous use. This can often be an added atttraction as the instrument also has some history attached to it. A traditional didjeridu though is usually made from green (newly cut) wood and is therefore subject to some movement due to the ever changing environment, so on a few occasions small repairs need to be made. This is not unusual in the world of the traditional didjeridu and does not detract from the value or validity of the instrument. For more infornation on this and how to care for your instrument click here
Choosing to buy a traditional didjeridu, whether from me or another reputable seller of traditional instruments, is one small way in which we can all support this ancient culture...and believe me, they do need our support!
Making a decision as to which instrument best suits your purpose and style of playing is often a difficult thing, especially over the internet! To help you make a choice I will endeavour to display a selection of pictures (more extensive than other sites) showing the bell, mouthpiece end and close up of the artwork detail when applicable. I will also provide a good quality soundfile of each instrument which will, hopefully, give you a flavour of its sound and what you can expect from it. Along with this there willl also be a brief description which will outline, what I feel, are the attributes of the instrument ie: bore configuration, ease of play/toot, backpressure etc plus any other comments which are relevant to you as a prospective purchaser. Please bear in mind that a traditional didjeridu is not a maintenance free item and will require care and some attention from time to time to keep it in good condition. If this seems like too much effort then choosing a more generic genuine aboriginal instrument may be a better option for you** (see Naiuwa didjeridu). I am happy for you to ask any further questions you need to and I can be contacted via the contact me page on the site.
Remember.. Over 98% of all didjeridu's sold in Australia are not made by Aborigines and therefore they do not benefit at all from this exploitation of their culture!! See about us and didj info for more information...
Plus..
I will also offer other interesting items and Art when they become available.
Also..
Look out For Special Offers
Find out About the Didjeridu and how to care for your new instrument, under the care heading
Check out Your chosen Artists profile .. and much more!
Enjoy your visit and thanks for your support..
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