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Didgeridoo, Incised Designs with Snakes & Crocodiles

Subcollections
Ken Colbung
Overview

Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, long, hollow, dark coloured wood, with numerous designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface and dark red ochre stained. Mouth piece of didgeridoo slightly smaller than base opening and has small hole near top where a finger can be pressed to regulate air flow.

Historical information

Donated by prominent Noongar Elder Ken Colbung.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-1986.14
Item type
Objects
Material
Eucalyptus (Wood)
Wood
Depth
1130 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface.

Keywords
Didgeridoo
Musical Instrument
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 12 January, 2024
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, long, hollow, dark coloured wood with numerous designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface and dark red ochre stained.
Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, long hollow dark coloured wood with numerous designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface and dark red ochre stained.
Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, long hollow dark coloured wood with numerous designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface and dark red ochre stained.
Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, long hollow dark coloured wood with numerous designs of crocodiles, snakes, ants and bees incised on exterior surface and dark red ochre stained.

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