Buy Yidaki aka Didgeridoos aka Didjeridus

CONTACT ME to purchase. PLEASE also contact me with any requests you have for yiḏaki from Arnhem Land. I can source what you're looking for the next time I get more instruments from Australia. And they're always priced much lower than the special ones listed below!

The following spectacularly painted yiḏaki were part of an exhibition organized by Buku-Larrnggay Mulka in Yirrkala, northeast Arnhem Land, and Harvey Art projects. I am happy to now make them available to worldwide didgeridoo players. I do not have these instruments in my possession. They are located in Ketchum, Idaho. I had about an hour with them, without a device of my own for photos and videos. I can't provide any additional photos, video or audio, but will do my best to answer your questions. I also have no control over pricing. They are priced as works of art. These are all exceptionally beautiful to look at and some are top quality players. I wish they were all mine!

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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Manini Gumana
E drone / F# trumpet
59" long

This is a great yiḏaki that really sings in traditional style but is versatile for other players. The tone is warm and well balanced. The mouthpiece is irregularly shaped, but with a little wax, it'll play brilliantly. The artwork, in natural ochres and clay, depicts Yirritja saltwater called Garrapara. Manini does not normally paint on yiḏaki. This is a rare chance to grab a super collectible, ornate yiḏaki that plays beautifully.

$1800
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Buwathay Munyarryun
Gb drone / F trumpet
57.5" long

This is a warm and powerful ripper of a yiḏaki with a low trumpet note. It's a cannon. The mouthpiece is round and well made. The artwork, in natural ochres and clay, depicts Wangurri clan water known as Gularri and Djapana, the sunset. Grab this. I wish it were mine!

$1800
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Marrnyula Mununggurr
Eb drone / F trumpet
56.5" long

This is a classic, old school yiḏaki with perfect raw characteristics and great balance. The exterior wood around the mouthpiece could have been worked more, but it is comfortable and perfectly playable as is. The artwork, in natural ochres and clay, depicts Marrnyula's Djapu clan miny'tji associated with waterways near Wandawuy. Marrnyula has been a known artist from Yirrkala for decades. When I worked in Yirrkala, I wasn't allowed to have her paint yiḏaki. I wish this one was mine!

$1800
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Nyapanyapa Yunupingu
C# drone / F# trumpet
52" long

This is a rare super tight, high pressure, low yiḏaki. Not your typical ripper from the region, but if you want something deep without being long, this is it. Nyapanyapa is an award-winning artist whose work on bark and memorial poles has been exhibited around the world.

$1800
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Buwathay Munyarryun
F drone / Gb trumpet
55" long

This is another aggressive yiḏaki by Buwathay, reflecting the popular sound at his homeland of Dhalinybuy. It's aggressive with strong midrange as opposed to deep bass and swirly high harmonics. It wants to be played HARD. The mouthpiece is round and well made. The artwork, in natural ochres and clay, depicts Wangurri clan water known as Gularri and Djapana, the sunset over the ocean.

$1600
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Napuwarri Marawili
E drone / G# trumpet
53" long

This is a great, balanced yiḏaki with nice warmth and crisp high harmonics. Great for Yolŋu style but versatile for other styles as well. Comfortable mouthpiece. The artwork in natural ochres and clay is of Madarrpa clan saltwater and the origin of fire. Napuwarri is a great artist and fun guy. There won't be many chances to get yiḏaki painted by him. Buy this for yourself, or if you're feeling generous, please feel free to buy it for me.

$1800
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Yidaki by Maniniartist: Milminyina Dhamarrandji
Eb drone / G trumpet
53" long

This is a nice basic yiḏaki with growly, midrange characteristics. Good, Yolŋu-style classic. A little rough in the crafting. What I call a bush yiḏaki. The artwork in natural ochres and clay represents the flow of Dhuwa waters.

$1600
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