{"product_id":"waygarrga-antarctic-beech-clapsticks","title":"Waygarrga (Antarctic Beech) Clapsticks - Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Antarctic beech is an ancient tree and carries the ancestral stories across time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClapsticks or Music sticks are used to maintain rhythm with Aboriginal voice chants during ceremonies or whilst walking ancient songlines. It is an ancestral instrument that may traditionally accompany the didgeridoo. Clapsticks are often made from hardwoods and can be decorated using ochre or burned to create patterns and symbols to tell stories of the Dreamtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journeyjottings.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/antarctic-beech-trees-of-gondwanaland\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSmall Clapsticks 23cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll timer is sustainably sourced and each item is made environmentally friendly from fallen trees. No plants or animals are harmed in the process of creating these items. Items are sold with the intent purpose being for display, education or ceremonial use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMatthew Flanders is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e Gumbaynggirr artist, and cultural educator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-testid=\"inline-content\" data-mesh-id=\"comp-lkddfrdyinlineContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"mesh-container-content\" data-mesh-id=\"comp-lkddfrdyinlineContent-gridContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-motion-enter=\"done\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 comp-lbk4cp8h wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-lbk4cp8h\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMatthew's cultural journey started as a little boy, growing up at Garlaamga (Coramba), following the Elders and his Dad across country, learning the ways of the bush, including different foods, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003elocations, stories, and how to make tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\"My father always encouraged me to learn more and create more. I am privileged to walk in his footsteps, passing on my knowledge to the community.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthew Flanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44905648062619,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8280\/3099\/files\/Waygarrga_AntarcticBeech_Clapsticks-Small.jpg?v=1716260324","url":"https:\/\/saltwaterfreshwaterthegallery.com.au\/products\/waygarrga-antarctic-beech-clapsticks","provider":"The Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}