WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) keyring' | Red / blue Rita Kaitap From the sharing of food

From the sharing of food to Garab Thia (traditional visits and staying over

– 4 Taro

drier land

and makes a bark torch

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

WILLIAM SAVAGE | 'Kulap (Gorr) keyring' | Red / blue Rita Kaitap From the sharing of foodThese 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