{"title":"Clapsticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse individual pairs of clapsticks, with the maker, timber and finish described on each product page. Every listing is for one pair (2 sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handmade-and-cultural-items\"\u003eBack to Cultural Creations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rough-finished-dogwood-clapsticks-bilma-set-of-two","title":"Rough-Sanded Timber Clapsticks (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Djuker Willis Hart. Sold as one pair: 2 clapsticks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eRough-Sanded Clapsticks (Pair)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently sold out: Rough-Sanded clapsticks are temporarily unavailable. Please contact us if you would like to enquire about the next batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese handcrafted clapsticks are made from sustainably sourced Australian timbers, including Dogwood, Tea Tree or Eucalypt, depending on seasonal availability. The timber species cannot be selected, with each pair showcasing the natural beauty and character of the wood provided by Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair receives a rough machine sand only and retains its natural texture and character rather than a polished finish. This makes them an excellent choice for classrooms, cultural workshops and those who appreciate a more natural appearance. They can also be further sanded, painted or decorated if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClapsticks, known by many Aboriginal communities as Bilma, are among Australia's oldest and most recognisable traditional musical instruments. Used for countless generations across many Aboriginal Nations, they provide rhythm for song, dance, storytelling and ceremony, and continue to play an important role in cultural practice, education and community life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eEvery Handcrafted Pair is Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the premium and Rough-Sanded clapsticks are handcrafted from natural Australian timber, variations in colour, grain, diameter, weight and shape are all part of their unique character. These natural differences are not imperfections but a reflection of the handcrafted process and the individual timber selected by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one pair (2 clapsticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"A note on cultural respect\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;padding:1.5rem;border:1px solid #f2c99c;border-left:4px solid #e87924;border-radius:12px;background:#fff7ed!important;color:#202020!important;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#b42318;color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:26px;line-height:1;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eA Note on Cultural Respect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eFor schools, early learning services and groups decorating Rough-Sanded or Workshop Dowel clapsticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eThis guidance applies particularly to the Rough-Sanded and Workshop Dowel options when children, students or groups may paint, burn, engrave, carve, draw on or otherwise mark the sticks as part of Aboriginal cultural learning. A blank or unfinished surface is not permission to apply Aboriginal designs or teach cultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003ePlan cultural learning with local guidance and consent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eBuying timber, or buying clapsticks from us, does not provide permission to teach Aboriginal cultural knowledge or copy Aboriginal designs. If the making, decorating or use of these sticks is being presented as an Aboriginal cultural activity, plan it with local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders or Knowledge Sharers, or a local Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eSeek their guidance and consent before proceeding, including agreement about the knowledge, designs, stories and practices that may be shared, who should lead the activity, and how people will be acknowledged and paid for their time and expertise. Do not copy cultural designs, symbols, stories or practices without permission from the people who hold that knowledge. Permission for one activity should not be assumed to cover future activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eWithout that cultural guidance and consent, describe the activity as general woodworking or rhythm-stick making rather than an Aboriginal cultural activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eMeet the maker: Djuker Willis Hart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/djuker-willis-hart-maker-profile.webp?v=1791794833\" alt=\"Djuker Willis Hart performing cultural dance\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eDjuker Willis Hart grew up learning and sharing culture through family. He is an experienced cultural practitioner, artist, craftsperson and guide whose work spans dance and music, bush foods and medicines, reading Country, cultural land management and the making of traditional tools and objects. His practice includes clapsticks, waddies, spears, rope, canoes, huts, didgeridoos and painted work, as well as cultural walks, workshops and conversations about cultural awareness, etiquette and boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clapsticks\"\u003eBrowse all clapsticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Djuker Hart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449340657959,"sku":"CSSDH-NAT","price":69.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/natural-rough-sanded-timber-clapsticks.jpg?v=1785972362"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-dogwood-clapsticks-cade-burgess-pair","title":"Tasmanian Dogwood Clapsticks (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003ePremium Light Clapsticks (Pair)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Cade Burgess from Tasmanian dogwood (\u003cem\u003ePomaderris apetala\u003c\/em\u003e), these finished clapsticks have a light natural timber appearance and a linseed oil finish. Linseed oil is derived from flax seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pair has its own grain, knots, colour and shape. The group photograph shows examples of natural size and appearance variation; it does not represent the quantity supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight and dark are general colour descriptions. Natural timber tones and markings vary between pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as one pair: 2 clapsticks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClapsticks, known by many Aboriginal communities as Bilma, are among Australia's oldest and most recognisable traditional musical instruments. Used for countless generations across many Aboriginal Nations, they provide rhythm for song, dance, storytelling and ceremony, and continue to play an important role in cultural practice, education and community life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eMeet the maker: Cade Burgess\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/cade-burgess-maker-profile.webp?v=1791794810\" alt=\"Cade Burgess holding clapsticks\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCade Burgess is a Pakana cultural practitioner and knowledge sharer with connections to Cape Barren Island. Working alongside his father, Linton Burgess, and Wayti Culture and Knowledge, Cade shares culture through performance, storytelling, on-Country learning and practical workshops. He is particularly committed to supporting young people and strengthening connections with Country, family and Community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clapsticks\"\u003eBrowse all clapsticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cade Burgess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52343777853735,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/premium-light-dogwood-clapsticks-pair_e6861cc9-175a-470e-9272-962aaf133c4f.png?v=1792150125"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-stringybark-clapsticks-pair","title":"Tasmanian Stringybark Clapsticks (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by Braydon Williams from Tasmanian stringybark, these clapsticks bring together the timber’s natural grain, knots and warm colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one pair: 2 clapsticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main photograph shows a representative pair. The additional group photograph illustrates natural variation across the range. Each pair has its own shape, grain, knots and colour, so the pair supplied may differ from the one pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eTraditional use and cultural context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClapsticks are wooden percussion instruments struck together to provide rhythm for singing and dance. They feature in many Aboriginal musical traditions, including social and ceremonial settings, with practices and cultural protocols varying between communities. Clapstick-making is also part of Tasmania’s living Aboriginal woodcraft traditions, continued today by makers such as Braydon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"A note on cultural respect\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;padding:1.5rem;border:1px solid #f2c99c;border-left:4px solid #e87924;border-radius:12px;background:#fff7ed;color:#202020;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#202020;\"\u003eA Note on Cultural Respect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020;\"\u003eBuying this piece does not grant permission to copy Aboriginal designs or teach cultural knowledge. If it will be used in Aboriginal cultural learning, seek guidance and consent from local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders or a local Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. Agree on what may be shared, who will lead the activity, and how people will be acknowledged and paid for their time and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eMeet the maker: Braydon Williams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/braydon-williams-maker-profile.jpg?v=1792296373\" alt=\"Braydon Williams beside a fire\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraydon Williams is a proud palawa man from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. He lives in Burnie on Tasmania’s north-west coast with his family and shares his culture through dance, storytelling and making cultural objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraydon has learned cultural dances from respected mentors within the Aboriginal Community. He has shared his knowledge through Hart Cultural Connections, led by Djuker Hart, and facilitates dance workshops for schools and workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis craft includes waddies, walking sticks and clapsticks made from Tasmanian stringybark. Each piece reflects his connection to culture and his care for the materials he works with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his workshops and handmade pieces, Braydon creates opportunities for people to connect with and develop respect for Aboriginal culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Braydon Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52361964257575,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/tasmanian-stringybark-clapsticks-pair.png?v=1792296310"},{"product_id":"premium-dark-hardwood-clapsticks-pair","title":"Premium Dark Hardwood Clapsticks (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003ePremium Dark Clapsticks (Pair)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Djuker Willis Hart, our Premium Dark clapsticks are individually handcrafted from quality Australian hardwoods and finished with a protective coating to preserve the timber and enhance its natural beauty. Every pair is unique, with natural variations in timber, grain and colour reflecting the character of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese clapsticks produce a bright, clear sound and are ideal for cultural practitioners, performances, schools, organisations and anyone seeking a beautifully finished pair of handcrafted clapsticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as one pair: 2 clapsticks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClapsticks, known by many Aboriginal communities as Bilma, are among Australia's oldest and most recognisable traditional musical instruments. Used for countless generations across many Aboriginal Nations, they provide rhythm for song, dance, storytelling and ceremony, and continue to play an important role in cultural practice, education and community life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eEvery Handcrafted Pair is Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the premium and Rough-Sanded clapsticks are handcrafted from natural Australian timber, variations in colour, grain, diameter, weight and shape are all part of their unique character. These natural differences are not imperfections but a reflection of the handcrafted process and the individual timber selected by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one pair (2 clapsticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eMeet the maker: Djuker Willis Hart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/djuker-willis-hart-maker-profile.webp?v=1791794833\" alt=\"Djuker Willis Hart performing cultural dance\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;margin:0;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eDjuker Willis Hart grew up learning and sharing culture through family. He is an experienced cultural practitioner, artist, craftsperson and guide whose work spans dance and music, bush foods and medicines, reading Country, cultural land management and the making of traditional tools and objects. His practice includes clapsticks, waddies, spears, rope, canoes, huts, didgeridoos and painted work, as well as cultural walks, workshops and conversations about cultural awareness, etiquette and boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Clapsticks have been used by Aboriginal people across Australia for thousands of years, serving many purposes including making music, crushing and grinding materials, and digging earth and ochre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe method used to craft clapsticks influences the sound they produce, as does the timber selected. Different shapes create different tones and sound projection, while the natural characteristics of each piece of timber give every pair its own unique voice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo finish my premium clapsticks, I apply a protective finish to help preserve the timber. Traditionally, this may include yakka gum obtained from the yaminna (grasstree), which Aboriginal people have long used for binding tools, colouring objects, medicinal purposes and many other applications.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clapsticks\"\u003eBrowse all clapsticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Djuker Hart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52362007576871,"sku":"CSSDH-PREM","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/premium-hardwood-clapsticks.jpg?v=1785972362"},{"product_id":"workshop-dowel-clapsticks-pair","title":"Workshop Dowel Clapsticks (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\"\u003eWorkshop Dowel Clapsticks (Pair)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are simple timber dowel lengths supplied as one pair (2 sticks), ready for further preparation as part of a workshop. They are not individually handcrafted cultural objects like the premium pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor schools, early learning services and community groups preparing a larger activity, buying suitable timber dowel from a hardware supplier such as Bunnings and arranging for it to be cut to length may work out considerably cheaper than buying prepared pairs through us. Allow for cutting, sanding and preparation when comparing costs. Check cutting-service availability with the supplier, or arrange preparation separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as one pair: 2 timber sticks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"A note on cultural respect\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;padding:1.5rem;border:1px solid #f2c99c;border-left:4px solid #e87924;border-radius:12px;background:#fff7ed!important;color:#202020!important;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#b42318;color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:26px;line-height:1;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eA Note on Cultural Respect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eFor schools, early learning services and groups decorating Rough-Sanded or Workshop Dowel clapsticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eThis guidance applies particularly to the Rough-Sanded and Workshop Dowel options when children, students or groups may paint, burn, engrave, carve, draw on or otherwise mark the sticks as part of Aboriginal cultural learning. A blank or unfinished surface is not permission to apply Aboriginal designs or teach cultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1rem;color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003ePlan cultural learning with local guidance and consent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eBuying timber, or buying clapsticks from us, does not provide permission to teach Aboriginal cultural knowledge or copy Aboriginal designs. If the making, decorating or use of these sticks is being presented as an Aboriginal cultural activity, plan it with local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders or Knowledge Sharers, or a local Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eSeek their guidance and consent before proceeding, including agreement about the knowledge, designs, stories and practices that may be shared, who should lead the activity, and how people will be acknowledged and paid for their time and expertise. Do not copy cultural designs, symbols, stories or practices without permission from the people who hold that knowledge. Permission for one activity should not be assumed to cover future activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#202020!important;opacity:1!important;\"\u003eWithout that cultural guidance and consent, describe the activity as general woodworking or rhythm-stick making rather than an Aboriginal cultural activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clapsticks\"\u003eBrowse all clapsticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Djuker Hart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52362007773479,"sku":"CSSDH-DOWEL","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_6_2026_09_03_27_AM.png?v=1786072390"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/8206\/4679\/collections\/premium-light-dogwood-clapsticks-pair_e6861cc9-175a-470e-9272-962aaf133c4f.png?v=1792297372","url":"https:\/\/buyfirstnations.com.au\/collections\/clapsticks.oembed","provider":"Buy First Nations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}