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Aboriginal Art and Artifacts of Australia 101.3

24 July 2007

What are clapsticks?

A Clapstick is a single stick-shaped instrument. They are normally used in pairs - when it becomes known as clapsticks or clappers - to create a sharp and distinct percussive sound.

Australia Gift Shop www.australiagift.net : Clap Sticks - Boxed Set of 2 Traditional Australian Aboriginal Handpainted Music Sticks with Display Stand

As an Australian Aboriginal ancestral instrument that traditionally accompanies the didgeridoo during a ceremony (known as corroboree), it is sometimes referred to as “music stick” or just “stick”. In the language of the Yolngu Aborigines of Northeast Arnhem Land, Australia, these clapsticks are called “bimli”.

How to successfully play the clapsticks

To play, cradle one stick loosely between the palm and fingers creating an echo chamber out of your hand. Then strike it with the other stick to create the "clap" sound used to keep a rhythm going.

Do you have any clapsticks?

Yes. They are on display on our clapsticks page [link for Australians].

The product details are listed below :

Clap Sticks - Boxed Set of 2 Traditional Australian Aboriginal Handpainted Music Sticks with Display Stand

Product ID: CBX-TRD

The Clap Sticks are presented in a clear-lidded boxed set consisting of 2 traditional hand-painted music sticks with a display stand.

Each pair of clap sticks is a uniquely themed work of art featuring Australian native animals from the Dreamtime creation myths. These are the animals traditionally hunted by the indigenous Aboriginal tribespeople.

Each pair of artifacts is made from genuine brigalow hardwood & NOT ONE PAIR OF THEM IS PAINTED LIKE ANOTHER. They have been painted by indigenous Australians.

Aboriginal Art and Artifacts of Australia 101.2

1 July 2007

How to successfully throw a boomerang

(Left-handers should substitute the word ‘left’ for ‘right’ in the instructions below. View the below picture diagram for left-handers [mirror image] so that the images will be in the correct left-hand positions to copy. )

Hold the boomerang as in diagram 1.

Face approximately 45 degrees to the right of any oncoming wind.

Tilt the boomerang over to the right at about 30 to 40 degrees (see diagram 2).

Throw the boomerang out at a point about 6 metres from the ground, making sure to give it a spin as it leaves your hand.

Boomerang Safety

We recommend that you do not attempt to catch the boomerang. If you must try, catch it flat between your palms, making sure it is below neck height.

Our returning boomerangs [link for Australians] are not children’s toys and should be thrown only by youths and adults. Our killer boomerangs [link for Australians] are not crafted to return. Some of these have already made their way to Afghanistan via Australian soldiers and security personnel. These have been purchased solely as souvenirs and playthings.

Throw only in areas clear of houses, trees and people. Australia Gifts Online (aka Australia Gift Shop) and the manufacturers take no responsibility for use or misuse of our products.

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