Angled-Neck Stringybark Waddy
Angled-Neck Stringybark Waddy
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Made by Braydon Williams from Tasmanian stringybark, this waddy has a pronounced bend just above its irregular, knotted head. The pale golden shaft contrasts with the darker detail around the head.
Sold individually: 1 waddy.
Traditional use and cultural context
Waddies are wooden clubs traditionally used for hunting and, in some communities, fighting. Their shapes, names and cultural meanings vary between Aboriginal communities. Tasmanian Aboriginal makers continue to craft waddies from native hardwoods, and Braydon’s stringybark pieces are part of this living woodcraft practice.
A Note on Cultural Respect
Buying 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.
Meet the maker: Braydon Williams
Braydon 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.
Braydon 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.
His 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.
Through his workshops and handmade pieces, Braydon creates opportunities for people to connect with and develop respect for Aboriginal culture.
