Datjirri #1 Wunungmurra

Datjirri #1 Wunungmurra

Datjirri is of the Dhalwangu clan and was born on 9th May 1959.

Datjirri makes excellent yidaki, and although he hasn't made any for some time, his instruments are highly regarded.

Datjirri was the leading exponent of engraved/carved instruments.

"In the 1990's I was asked to make yidaki for Yothu Yindi. One day when I was sitting at Biranybirany with my wife Djilirrma we thought of carving or engraving yidaki. We tried it and it was good. Today we make engraved and painted yidaki."