DESCRIPTION:
Djunggunwanga (orthographically correct, though Jangawanga and Jungawanga are more commonly used by others) is popularly known as Left-hand George... because he is a left hander.

Along with the late David Blanasi, he is known by name to the outside world as one of the early mago makers of Arnhem Land. Both he and Blanasi (and yirdaki master Djalu Gurruwiwi) were pioneer didgeridoo producers who specialised in this craft in the 1970s-80s before the idea caught on with countrymen in other parts of Arnhem Land.

Along with Djoli Laiwanga, Bob Muldibul and Jack Nawilil, George Djunggunwanga participated in the "Aboriginal Art at the Top" show as a didgeridoo craftsman. Their instruments were included with the best bark paintings and 3-dimensional works from Top End communities, and presented by the Museums and Art Galleries of the NT in 1982 as part of a regional exhibition of Indigenous art.

Djunggunwanga married Djoli Laiwanga's daughter. An old man approaching 70 years of age he no longer makes didgeridoos. His instruments are rare on the secondary market and are quickly snapped up by collectors and players when they become available (USA's star didgeridoo performer Stephen Kent, for example, is a proud owner of a Djunggunwanga).

This mago on offer is of 1980s vintage from the height of LHG's career. The instrument has a wonderful deep tone and plays well in the Gunborrk style as demonstrated by Darryl Digarrnga. The acoustics are elastic and chewy, which lend them particularly well to pitch bends produced by tongued accents.

A rare opportunity to acquire an original George Djunggunwanga. Hop into the iDIDJ Store to check it out:

http://www.ididj.com.au/store/fine_didjeridus.html