WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Purple / yellow / white basketry Saltwater theme’s

Saltwater theme’s

Pax Jakupa is originally from the Bena District in Goroka

But it’s all in the enquiring

Dhangalaw maythanu ngath palanu gub kadaka mayzinga ina kedha wowraw thonarnu

AMY LOOGATHA | ‘Thundi’ | 2018 | Acrylic on Belgian Linen | 40 x 50 cm

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Purple / yellow / white basketry Saltwater theme’sThese Kulaps are woven from rope and made with seeds from Matchbox Bean (Burny Bean) tree. Traditionally the dry seeds are cut in half, then strung on to vines to make a traditional musical instrument . Kulaps are used as a musical instrument (rattle or shaker) in the Torres Strait during traditional ceremonies and dancing, also complementing singing, drumming and chanting. WILLIAM SAVAGE 'Kulap (Gorr) Large' Purple yellow