A surprising little stick here that is very lightweight but solid. This yidaki has the distinction of having been chosen by Milkay Mununggurr for use in his workshops at the recent Dreaming Festival in Australia including, I am informed, his improv performances at the end!

Painted with Guya (fish). A good chance to get a nice unassuming stick that plays well and has an interesting pedigree.

A rare instrument from Port Keats beautifully covered in painted decoration typical of the area. Didjeridus from this area are classed as 'Type A' and are related to the magos of Western and North Central Arnhem Land. Some wear and patination from use. Sugarbag mouthpiece for comfort.

An incredible little Yirritja yidaki here made by Djarrayang Wunungmurra and painted entirely in ochre with Dhalwangu miny'tji (sacred designs). This instrument has an incredibly convoluted bore one can only describe as gnarly with quite a bit of constriction due to the narrow throat which increases the backpressure. A nice stick that really sings when it hits its groove.

A lovely yidaki made and painted by Milminyina Dhamarrandji. She has crafted a wonderful big boomy instrument which plays very much like those made by her brother, famed yidaki craftsman Djalu Gurruwiwi. This instrument is elaborately decorated in fine miny'tji (cross hatching designs) and clan bands. Deep sonorous voice and lovely response. There is one thin walled section in the neck which has required a repair, hence the lower price for an instrument of such quality.

A totally natural bore from small tight mouthpiece to flared distal end makes this instrument very responsive to the slightest tongue movement. Gorgeous artwork in ochre covers this instrument and adds to its natural aesthetic.

This is a wonderful example of a natural yidaki. The bore is untouched and the perfect hollow has been discovered by Beyamarr resulting in a great and very affordable traditional instrument.

Another classic Beswick mago with a more pronounced flare and beautiful yams depicted in greenish ochre. This instrument responds wonderfully to aspirated attacks and vocal hums and pulses and would make a great addition to any collection.

A wonderful yidaki by Datjirri with a growly voice and easy to hit overtone an octave above the fundamental. Suitable for traditional styles, this instrument is also capable of quick bouncy rhythms more akin to contemporary playing. Finely crafted flared mouthpiece with a touch of sugarbag wax for comfort.

The first of four mago by Beswick based Frankie Lane has an entirely natural bore and good Western Arnhem Land acoustics. The open bore produces a warm voice very responsive to the vocal pulses and tongued attacks of the local playing style. Painted nicely in ochres with rarrk (crosshatching) and a hunter with spears and woomera.

A wonderful mago by Darryl Dikarrna Brown, mago player for the White Cockatoo performing group. Incredible bore characteristics give this instrument a fabulous response to many playing techiques making it a true allrounder. Adorned with Darryl's own handprints in black acrylic and yellow ochre on a red ochre base this stick is truly an original and collectable little gem.

A great little yidaki here with totally natural bore and wonderful voice. The response to tongued inflections is second to none and the toot is sublime. Adorned with beautiful ochre decoration this is a stellar yidaki at an incredible price!

Another wonderful yidaki by Napurrawuy crafted with only a machete. He has once again chosen a tree with excellent bore characteristics resulting in a classic yidaki with rich voice and great response to pressure accents. It is quite easy to produce the 'dith pop' characteristic of the regional playing style and the toot is easily accessed allowing quick rapid fire overtones. Painted entirely in ochre by Napurrawuy's mother Balatj Mununngurr with Dhalwangu miny'tji.

A big heavy yidaki from Gurraramawuy here very similar to intruments crafted by Djalu Gurruwiwi. Lovely largely natural bore with great response and thundering voice. Easy overtones and clear vocal response. Painted with simple clan banding this is a wonderful yidaki great for any playing style.

Another classic yidaki here with a natural bore that tapers from a perfectly round mouthpiece. Interesting gnarly shape with incredible acoustics. This yidaki is completely covered in ochre miny'tji (traditional designs) which depicts Wititj (olive python).

Another true collector's piece!

A classic rustic mago with wonderful voice and rich harmonic range. This mago has a mouthpiece insert where a narrower section has been attached to the rest of the sound tube. Covered in Bob's ochre handprints and with a sugarbag mouthpiece this mago exudes authenticity.

This is the type of yidaki that I find the most appealing. A wonderful instrument with an entirely natural bore, Napurrawuy has found a perfectly hollowed tree in this instance. The acoustics are flat and ideal for rough traditional style playing. The overtone is easy to hit and this yidaki has good backpressure and a drone easily punctuated with tongue inflections and quick rapid fire techniques.

A wonderful instrument with rustic charm!

Another great mago from Ambrose Cameron. Delightful acoustics and traditional voice. Decorated in Ambrose's typical ochre handprints.

A fine mago from the renowned Rembarrnga craftsman who is unfortunately no longer with us. Typical of Ambrose's instruments this mago has a West Arnhem Land voice rich in harmonics and classic flared shape. Check out the last set of clapsticks we've got that Ambrose made on our Bark Paintings & Artefacts page.