Sunday, June 22, 2008

Didgeridoos




This didge is a very high quality instrument and is very unique and precious as a piece of art.

It is crafted in Darwin, Australia by a very well known and respected didge maker named Robbie Hantelmann of 'stix didgeridoos'. Robbie's didgeridoos maintain a worlwide reputation for quality. He has also attained a legal permit that grants him permission to cut trees in designated areas in Australia.

The art on this didge was painted by Priscilla Nagammara Escobar of the desert region of Ausrtalia. She has painted her famous Geckos on this didge and she was comissioned her fair wage to do so which is sadly not always the case.
I purchased it in Darwin in the Canadian summer of 2006 from Mark Robinson of 'spirit didgeridoos' to whom Robbie is a supplier of. Mark is one of the best modern didge players and has been around the globe performing and doing workshops. He has a deep respect and admiration for the culture that this insturment comes from and is well liked in his community.

This didge is a perfect C# and toots in an F, (the 'toot' is the horn sound).
It is 5' and 1" tall. It has a bell end circumfrance of 2' and a mouth end of 1' .
I have posted a video on youtube so that you can see and hear it.





This didge is valued at $1100 plus another $300 went in to having it shipped in a custom injected foam box for transport which is included with the sale. When the artists pass away, the value of this piece will continue to go up.
The cost of this didgeridoo is $850
I am located in Canada


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