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These
beautiful instruments are hand crafted in Australia's Northeast
Arnhemland. Yidaki is the most common name for the didgeridoo in
Northeast Arnhemland.
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Frank
Thill is one of the leading exponents and at the very cutting edge in
this new craft. There are only a few craftsmen now producing in this
exaggerated style. Frank Thill is a league above the rest in his skill,
competency, passion, and conscientiousness.
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An
important phase of Thill's development was his experience working alongside
master yidaki craftsman, Djalu' Gurruwiwi. In 1996, Frank was invited
to Arnhem Land and there met Djalu' and his family. It was the start
of an apprenticeship in Yolngu craftsmanship and traditional cultural
knowledge. Djalu' and Frank have made a lot of didgeridoos together
over the years. Frank has been given permission by the elders of this
region to make yidaki.
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With
substantial knowledge, skill and understanding in the techniques
of yidaki crafting that is now recognized both internationally and
by local Yolngu craftsmen from north-east Arnhem Land, German-born
Thill is now crafting yidaki full-time and is a permanent resident
of Nhulunbuy, north east Arnhem Land, a testimony to the passion
he has for the yidaki.
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