WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls public sculptures

public sculptures

NETTA LOOGATHA | 'My Country VIII' | Painting / stretched | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | 60 X 90cm

FAR NORTH STUDIO | ‘Joy earrings’ | Gold | Titanium / Sterling Silver

would throw the jiman (firesticks) across the sky and a trail of fire would follow

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls public sculpturesThese 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' Yellow White