Dhapa Ganambarr F - Gis

A light but powerful instrument by Dhapa Ganambarr!

It requires some force to keep it going. But if you can keep the pressure in the front of your mouth, a strong and stable drone comes out.

Strong in the mid-frequencies and that makes for that typical Arnhemland growl.

Your voice is projected clearly and brightly outwards and the toot is easy, open and prominent.

A real instrument to play fast.

Jeremy Cloake wrote about the painting:

‘The artwork symbolizes Yukuwa, also known as Ganguri, the yam (or metaphorical ‘source of power’) associated with the creation story of Ganbulapula and the sacred Dhaḏalal ​​yiḏaki (Yirritja). Yukuwa is also a ceremony where sacred objects are sometimes exchanged in recognition of tribal law.’