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  The information contained within this section is designed to give some understanding about Yolngu people, the Galpu clan and Djalu Gurruwiwi.  

Introduction
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The yolngu people
The galpu clan

AUTHENTICITY
DJALU'S AUOGRAPHY

 

Authenticity of Rripangu Yirdaki 123
Introduction

All products sold by Yirdaki Rripangu are genuine, authentic, Aboriginal-made items. Furthermore, all products are 100% Aboriginal-made; this means that from start to finish, the process in creating a Rripangu Yirdaki product has not involved outside agents or factory-style production procedures.


Hand Crafted

Instead, each piece is painstakingly hand-crafted by Yolngu in Arnhem Land and given the care and attention it deserves. Be aware that products sold by other businesses labelled as "Aboriginal-made" may only have a small portion of the production process involving Aboriginal people.

Traditional Knowledge

At Rripangu Yirdaki, all items are made from start to finish by us, using the traditional knowledge handed on to us by our forefathers. Please support Aboriginal initiatives and enterprises by purchasing genuine Aboriginal-made products.

Provenance

Whenever in doubt about the authenticity or provenance of a piece, ask questions and seek further details from the seller.

As a means of preventing imitations of Djalu yirdaki, a public record or archive of every instrument made by Djalu from early 2001 onwards is contained at this site.




To view examples of Djalu's work go to the Gallery section of the website.

Copyright 2001-2003 Djalu' Gurruwiwi.
No part of this page may be used in any way without permission and authorisation from the copyright holder(s).

 
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