WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls FAR NORTH STUDIO | ‘Joy

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

An assisting artist on the Chainsaw Gunduy Sculpture in 2014

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

" - Paula Savage

Artist Biogrpahy:

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) - Large' | Yellow / White Tropical Smalls FAR NORTH STUDIO | ‘JoyThese 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