WILLIAM SAVAGE | ‘Kulap (Gorr) shaker’ | Small | Yellow / black Ed Koumans when he rubbed his scales

when he rubbed his scales against the rocks and sand

” Gulnay Traditional Owner

and in 2018 she won TPG Architects Prize for 3D work

She has embarked on a journey of discovery that has led her to the heart of clay's innate beauty

The thinking of the men and the birds are as one

WILLIAM SAVAGE | ‘Kulap (Gorr) shaker’ | Small | Yellow / black Ed Koumans when he rubbed his scalesThese 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) shaker Small Yellow black