Yidaki (didjeridu)
Nonggirrnga Marawili
20th century · Wood, metal · Musical Instruments
The yidaki, a form of the didjeridu, is played by indigenous Australians by buzzing their lips into its long tube, creating a low-pitched drone. This example was decorated by the contemporary artist Nonggirrnga Marawili using geometric patterns associated with the Djapu clan of her husband.
- Artist
- Nonggirrnga Marawili
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Wood, metal
- Culture
- Australian
- Department
- Musical Instruments
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1989
