Kulap

$120.00

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Description

Kulap seed pods rattles or shakers are made from the Matchbox Bean tree that grows in the Western Torres Strait Islands The dry seeds are cut in half, then strung on to vines to make a traditional musical instrument that is held by the dancers in traditional Island ceremonies. The shakers complement the drums, singing and chanting during Torres Strait Islander dances and ceremonies.

 

 

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Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 × 9 × 9 cm
Artist

Billy Missi

Medium

Linocut

Edition Size

50

Image Size

320mm x 155mm

Published

Editions Tremblay NFP, Cairns QLD 2008

Paper Size

380mm x 280mm

Types

Prints

Region

Torres Strait Islands

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