WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Rasta | Red / Green / Yellow / Black Matilda Nona Malujewell and the creatures we share

and the creatures we share this space with- the kissai in all its phases- is the clock that ticks

and down both legs" - John Williams

In those days the Lardil mob foster or adopt us as their family

I come from a very large culturally active family

5 x 39 cm / Matrix size: 20 x 12

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Rasta | Red / Green / Yellow / Black Matilda Nona Malujewell and the creatures we shareThese 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' Rasta Red Green Yellow Black