WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) keyring' | Red / blue Rita Kaitap drier land

drier land

The carving designs within the tail section portray our peoples spiritual connection with the sea and its relationship with the land and sky

– 4 Taro

cotton/linen blend

the men in the canoe would follow the rope

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) keyring' | Red / blue Rita Kaitap drier landThese 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) keyring' Red blue Burney bean seed + rope 5 (h) x