The Yidaki (also known as the didgeridoo outside Arnhem Land) is a musical instrument traditionally played by the Yolngu throughout N.E. Arnhem Land.

The Yidaki of N.E. Arnhemiand are found in the open stringybork (Eucalyptus Tetradonta) forests. All the trees that look the right size and shape are tapped with an axe to hear if the termites, that eat out the insides of these trees, have eaten out enough to give it a good sound. When one is found it is cut down, the bark peeled off, the termites and their nests knocked out and then it is trimmed down to the makers specifications. Each tree is different and each Yidaki will have its own unique sound. Once the mouth piece of the instrument has been trimmed the instrument is ready to play. Decorations painted onto the Yidaki range from plain patterns to complex clan designs. Sometimes a rim of beeswax is added to the playing end to make a better seal between the lips.

Shown here are the 7 Digeridoos being offered at the Portal Market. Click on image for larger view.

Please note: These beautiful "Wicked Sticks" are one of a kind and are collector items. The wood has been carefully selected from the woods of Arnhem Land, and hand carved by Billy Yalawanga and Djalu Gurruwiwi. They are rare and to be regarded as a spiritual offerings from the aboriginal makers.

- Digeridoo tools and Djalu Gurruwiwi working the bore

Wicked Stick - 3rd from the right in photo above.

How to order: Contact Portal Market by E-Mail
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Make checks or money orders payable to Portal Market:
Address - PO Box 655 Fairfax, California 94978
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Description:
Artist: Unknown
Location:Gove Penisula in North East Arnhem Land
Painting: Dhatam
Mouthpiece: 1 3/4" inches
Bell: 3 1/2" inches
Length: 64 1/2" inches
Key: Bb

• Rark Pattern Digeridoo..........$400.00 [Add to Cart] [View Cart]
• California sales tax 8.25%......$__________
• Total...........................$__________

Wicked Stick - 1st from the left in photo above.

How to order: Contact Portal Market by E-Mail
Or
Make checks or money orders payable to Portal Market:
Address - PO Box 655 Fairfax, California 94978
Or
Credit cards are accepted; Visa, Mastercard and AMX on Shopping Cart.
Also Tel: Voice Messages: (415) 258-7356

Description:
Artist: Balpiyangay and Gaylene Gurruwiwi
Maker: Djalu Gurruwiwi and David Howel
Painting: Guwalala and Narrnrungalka (Clouds floating in the distance and food) Mouthpiece: 3.0 - 2.5 inches inches
Bell: 3 inches
Length: 54 inches
Key: C

• Bird Digeridoo................$350.00  Can offer very similar instead. [Add to Cart] [View Cart]
• California sales tax 8.25%....$__________
• Total.........................$__________

Wicked Stick - 3rd from the right in photo above.

How to order: Contact Portal Market by E-Mail
Or
Make checks or money orders payable to Portal Market:
Address - PO Box 655 Fairfax, California 94978
Or
Credit cards are accepted; Visa, Mastercard and AMX on Shopping Cart.
Also Tel: Voice Messages: (415) 258-7356

Description:
Artist: Zelda Gurruwiwi
Maker: Rapu Gurruwiwi
Painting: Clan Band
Mouthpiece: 1 1/2" inches
Bell: 3 inches
Length: 57 inches
Key: C

• Black Band Digeridoo..........$350.00 [Add to Cart] [View Cart]
• California sales tax 8.25%......$__________
• Total...........................$__________