Name and Country |
Did you know that fact? |
What do you think or feel about the fact that well over 90% of all didgeridoos sold are not
made by Aboriginal people, nor is any money from those sales returned to Aboriginal people? |
Adam from USA |
No |
I think they should receive money if they contribute to the business. |
Alan Goodman from United Kingdom |
No |
That sucks you would think aboriginal would mean aboriginal and not city centre |
Allan from USA |
No |
Well the ones that are made in Indonesia etc. to be produced as Aboriginal are a shame! |
Allex from Netherlands |
No |
I think anyone can make or sell didgeridoo's as long as that person shows the love for the instrument. if it's purely for
the money I think it's wrong |
Anonymous from Spain |
No |
I think is not fair. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
I think that they should at least get some portion of those sales. |
Anonymous |
No |
Making and selling a Didgeridoo with out specifying if it was not actually made by Aboriginal people is false advertisement
and is like selling something that doesn't belong to you. To me If the didj wasn't build by aboriginal people it losses a lot
of value and I would not buy it. |
Anonymous from Australia |
No |
Pissed off |
Anonymous |
No |
Shocking. |
Anonymous |
No |
I would rather own a didgeridoo made by Aboriginal people as I believe this is the only authentic didj. |
Bart from USA |
No |
I think the most important effort(s) is like yours; to make as many people aware of the musical and esthetic differences as
possible. Also you are providing an excellent outlet for the products of the aborigines. |
Ben Moule from United Kingdom |
No |
Generally disgusted. However there is some argument to be made for the role of non aboriginal crafts people producing didgeridoos
for specific purposes. In this way ritual didges of the aboriginal people can be distinguished from western style didges |
Bill Connon from United Kingdom |
No |
It's not good and even worse if they are being sold as traditionally made or decorated. |
Bill from USA |
No |
If the items are presented as original Aboriginal art and they aren't then the Aboriginals are being ripped off! |
Anonymous |
No |
Go with the originals |
Anonymous |
No |
In order to answer I would have to know the "whys" behind the question. |
Brady from USA |
No |
I think that some money from all didjeridus should be set aside to be given to the aboriginal people. if it weren't for their
influence and culture we wouldn't have these instruments. |
Brendan from Spain |
No |
This is a world wide issue that really annoys me. I believe in fairtrade and this is definitely not. I personally haven't
bought a didge from anywhere here in Spain for that very reason. I was going to buy one using this page but now hopefully in
November I will be in Australia for a couple of months and plan on getting the real thing from the real people who invented designed
and put their heart into this amazing instrument. |
Brett from Australia |
No |
I think it is a shame that more effort is not put into developing the skills and abilities of aborigines so they can gain
the rewards from their work. |
Anonymous from Australia |
No |
Not good. a fee should be retained under rights and given back to aboriginal communities in need |
Bruce Mills from USA |
No |
Just a fact of life in the world today. Although it would be nice if more of the didgeridoos were made and sold by the Aboriginal
people so that they could live a better life that probably wouldn't happen unless someone else benefited also. |
Anonymous |
No |
It is a gross misdeed |
Burket from USA |
No |
I think that this speaks to the amazing power of didges... Many people don't recognize where they're from but the sound/ look
are unmistakable. |
Burt Griswold from USA |
No |
That is surprising. That it is clearly not right. You'd think that If someone were buying a didgeridoo they would check. |
Anonymous |
No |
People deserved to receive money for their products. If most didgeridoos are not made by the Aboriginal people than that is
supply and demand but payment is definitely deserved. |
Carlos from Portugal |
No |
Well I think real didjeridoo lover will try to buy an aboriginal made didgeridoo since they have the didgeridoo construction
and playing tradition. The other didgeridoo even if they are very good don't have so much energy and good vibrations as the aboriginal
ones. I think we should try to keep the aboriginal traditions alive. |
Carlos from Chile |
No |
I think its ok. Even though it is an aboriginal instrument it could be made for anyone who wants to play..But it is NOT ok
if they say that was made by aborigines and it was not.. |
Charles from USA |
No |
It's a Shame |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
I was unaware that most are not made by Aboriginal people. I feel that they would not be authentic and potentially less of
an instrument. |
Corey from Canada |
No |
I feel that any wood taken from aboriginal land should be paid for or compensated in some form. However some didges are made
from bamboo or other woods and it would not make sense that any money be given to aboriginals for the sale of such an instrument. |
Cory from Canada |
No |
Although it is sad that Aboriginal people are not receiving compensation for an incredible natural find neither are the people
who make a pan flute or any other simple but amazing instruments and creations. |
Anonymous |
No |
I personally prefer to have a Didj that is made by and profited by an Aboriginal Clan |
Dale from USA |
No |
Sad and unfortunate |
Daniel from USA |
No |
Well I'm not sure where the profit money goes. I honestly feel some money should be put forth and donated to foundations relating
to the native history of australia. |
David from Australia |
No |
I feel that the people purchasing the Didges are not well informed or are purchasing the didges purely for aesthetics. |
Anonymous |
No |
Sad |
Donna from USA |
No |
It’s wrong because I seen a fact bamboo one in the shop in Illinios not so long ago. |
Doug from USA |
No |
I thing as long as the instrument is not being misrepresented as an authentically crafted instrument it's OK with me. At least
then the buyer has a choice to purchase it or not. |
Douglas Michon from USA |
No |
I think that the best quality didjes are made by the Aboriginals. |
Douglas from USA |
No |
I would be concerned about the quality and playability of an instrument. It's always nice to help people but believing the
aboriginal people would produce a truer instrument would be the reason I would want one. |
Elias Mena from Spain |
No |
The truth that to is surprised to me! serious interesting to contribute something by that so old and beautiful culture. |
Elizabeth from USA |
No |
I have been aware of this for some time and no I do not like the idea it is a rip-off. |
Eric from USA |
No |
I see a need for a portion of didgeridoos to be made affordable for beginners and for people who can't afford a true aboriginal
didj. |
Ernesto from Italy |
No |
Its not fair.. I think! |
Ethan Peters from USA |
No |
I think it is a shame to co opt other peoples art history and culture as your own for money. It robs the people of their past
and future and keeps others ignorant in the truth of their history and livelihood. People should embrace the diversity and respect
other people rather than take from them! |
Filip Micoletti from Denmark |
No |
Well I think is a really bad thing and I'm not surprised because there are players that don't even know the meaning of what
they are doing wile playing |
Anonymous |
No |
That it is terrible because the have the straight to receive the money for their work! |
Gary from Australia |
No |
Anyone should be able to make a didj |
Gary from Canada |
No |
Canada has a similar history of ill treating its Aboriginal people. I have hosted didgeridoo players from Australia (Aboriginal)
to help promote their culture. |
Anonymous |
No |
I believe this wrong people are just out to get money without caring about how they damage cultures in the process. |
Anonymous from Canada |
No |
I do not have a problem with non-Aboriginal people making and selling didgeridoos (just as I do not have a problem with people
who are not Scottish making and selling bag pipes). What I do have a problem with is when these people market their didgeridoos
as "authentic" aboriginal instruments. |
Gregg from France |
No |
I think that it isn't normal. It s their culture.We do not have to exploit the aboriginal art. |
Hans from South Africa |
No |
I feel that part of the sales should go to the Aboriginal people as so to aid them in preserving their culture. There is no
way in getting back lost culture. |
Herb from USA |
No |
It makes sense because of great interest and demand for the instrument. |
Igor Cvilak from Slovenia |
No |
Guitar is also made by everyone!! If aboriginal didgeridoos are better promoted they should get the credits. Otherwise music
is free! and didgeridoo music belongs to people who like to play or listen worldwide. |
Irek from Poland |
No |
That sad so sad It should just the opposite. thanks to you guys I hope that'll change soon |
Ivana from Croatia/Hrvatska |
No |
I think it is unfair |
Anonymous from Finland |
No |
It's quite inevitable. |
Jason Eddy from USA |
No |
It's lame the true didgeridoo makers are the aboriginal people and should only make them. People use all kinds of methods
to make didgeridoos but don't take the time to do it the old fashion way. Didgeridoo's should come from only aboriginal people. |
Jay Holden from USA |
No |
All though I think it would be a shame to keep this wonderful instrument out of the world public. I understand the concern
that it has been exploited buy a few trying to make money without caring about the culture of the Aboriginal people |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
It's there instrument and there creation it's there money |
Jim Oltersdorf from USA |
No |
Not a problem same as any musical instrument made UNLESS it is presented as such and not made by Aboriginals |
Jo from USA |
No |
It's the way of capitalism in the world I suppose but personally one of the reasons to own one is to have one made by aboriginal
people. |
Joel Snodgrass from USA |
No |
A pity it is such a commercial world |
Joey from USA |
No |
I think it is a shame that people exploit their culture for profit. Unfortunately my one and only didge is a didgeridon't...I
want to get an AUTHENTIC one from (and by) an Aborigine.. |
Anonymous |
No |
I suspect that there are a lot of poor instruments out there. Injustice is rampant a great sadness. |
John Rogers from Australia |
No |
The sole of a didge is in the wood |
Joshua from USA |
No |
I would like to see more websites that sell didges be more authentic. I am from the south and know a lot about authentic.
There is nothing better And I would rather put money into the pockets of aboriginal people b/c I feel like I am helping out a
cause and I cannot stress the fact enough that I love the aboriginal culture. I love the colors and food and I sure as hell love
the music. |
Jouni from Finland |
No |
That is wrong and unfair |
Justin from United Kingdom |
No |
I think its terrible the aboriginal people have suffered enough and deserve to be rewarded for there art |
Justin Gifford from USA |
No |
Unfortunately the massive universal appeal of the didge means that the average person (like myself) wanting to try his hand
at it is unable or unwilling to pay the price that goes with authentic didgeridoos. It's a problem that has analogues in most
forms of "traditional" art unfortunately. |
Karl from USA |
No |
Well for one... it makes me sad... I love the aboriginal culture and there way of life and the connection they have with the
earth... and to hear that my Didgeridoo I would like to buy.. is just another product on the high profit media makes me feel
that its not as special as it could be. I still hope that I will one day be able to buy one whether from an aboriginal or not
because I like the instrument and the significance of the instrument to the culture. perhaps one day I will be able to change
this... and I respect the fact that you told me ahead of time.. thank you... peace... |
Anonymous |
No |
My wife and I feel that mabo was a giant leap for aboriginals but falls short of the true need for the people to benefit from
reconciliation. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
The tradition of didg-making should be kept within the Aboriginal culture. Now that many others are capitalizing on it it
may be impossible to stop. But perhaps we can educate others on the importance of purchasing from reputable and trusted suppliers
such as yours! |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
That's pretty sad considering it's a ritual art! |
Kerrick from USA |
No |
That's sad |
Kirsty from Australia |
No |
Surprised the percentage is so high. |
Lavinia from Australia |
No |
I didn't know this and in all honesty I had never even considered this as being an issue. I presumed that if I was to buy
a didgeridoo that it would not only be authentic but that money would go back to the Aboriginal community. Isn't this theft? |
Leslie from United Kingdom |
No |
It is an absolute moral outrage... unfortunately however it is typical of the ever increasing number of greedy selfish inhuman
businessmen/women spreading poverty & heartache around the globe today:( |
Anonymous from Japan |
No |
On top of authenticity problems and being fundamentally ethically and morally wrong also contributes to deterioration of a
culture which is disastrous. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
Seems wrong but not surprising |
Luke Toms from United Kingdom |
No |
It is very sad and the Australian government should safe guard their own indigenous people's traditions and art by having
some kind of certification. |
Luz from Italy |
No |
It's a pity that the Didgeridoo selling has become so commercial with less care |
Madonna Gauding from USA |
No |
Although most didjeridus are not made by Aboriginal people there is probably no way to stop this practice. I I would hope
that increased world interest in the didjeridu would in turn increase sales for Aboriginals |
Marek from Poland |
No |
I feel very sorry for that. However at the start of the "adventure" with didgeridoo quite cheap instruments bought
from local "producers" give a chance to judge if the sound is compatible with our mind. Now I can say "yes" and
I can buy the real instrument of much better quality. Moreover with my first and rather inferior local didgeridoos I learned
much more about the instrument didgeridoo music Australian Aboriginal culture and the dreamtime than if I had an excellent instrument
with perfect sound and my poor performance. Now after 2 years of intensive practice I think I know what I need and what I can
expect from the Aboriginal instrument and myself working together. |
Marie Halle from Canada |
No |
Unfair |
Mario Di Giulio from Italy |
No |
I'm really sorry about that and for this reason I buy only aboriginal original products. |
Mark Galvin from USA |
No |
Seems unfair particularly if the Didgeridoos are not labeled as to the authenticity. |
Anonymous |
No |
This is sad that Aboriginal People are not supported more. |
Marty from Australia |
No |
Yet another shameful blight on the white Australian landscape. All didgeridoos should be registered and numbered so as to
verify their legality. |
Mike Harges from USA |
No |
In America all artifacts attributed to First nation people must be Native made by law. None of the imported from Japan kinda
thing. It should be the same all over the world. All aboriginal artifacts should only be made by the original people. |
Anonymous |
No |
Well they will have some of the money but maybe not enough. the aboriginals are in a difficult position nowadays. It's good
that some of them work. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
Its sad I think credit should be given where it is due. |
Neil from Australia |
No |
UNfortunate but unsurprising given the nature of capitalism. The serious players who are after quality not just a cheap souvenir
would recognise the superior knowledge and workmanship of these didgeridoos |
Olivier from France |
No |
It's a very bad thing and a no respect for this community. |
Pat from USA |
No |
I certainly wouldn't want to buy a traditional didgeridoo unless it was made by an Aborigine. |
Paul from United Kingdom |
No |
Ripping off the locals |
Anonymous from United Kingdom |
No |
Not happy but I've made Didjeridus myself (for my own use) and I've got other people interested in it as a result. It does
advertise the instrument and it does bring people to want "the real thing" - which is where you come in! |
Anonymous from Portugal |
No |
It is unfair because the aboriginal people have like the "patent" of the didges and they should get money from what
they and their ancestors created |
Anonymous from Belgium |
No |
This is only one of the bad things done to the Aboriginal people... |
Petra from USA |
No |
Surprises and saddens me. |
Rob Boyd from Australia |
No |
My understanding is that the didgeridoo is a traditional aboriginal instrument and should NOT be made by any other than aboriginal
people. |
Rob from Netherlands |
No |
Its nor fair because the people who not are the original players makers make profit over somebody else bag |
Robert Knott from United Kingdom |
No |
In a world that spills over with disrespect for fellow men this comes as no surprise |
Roy from Israel |
No |
I believe music belongs to everyone. It's a shame that less than 10% of didgeridoos are made by aborigines. They without a
doubt are the best at it. I would be so lucky to own an original aborigine didgeridoo. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
I would only want to buy from actual aboriginal artists |
Anonymous |
No |
On one hand it's a shame that the Aboriginal people have such a small market share of the didge-making business but on the
other it seems like it would be terribly difficult to keep up with worldwide demand if only Aboriginal artists were employed
in their manufacture. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
They should get some money from their own heritage. |
Sequoia from Canada |
No |
More education is needed to share the history and the tradition of this sacred healing instrument to schools so then people
can become more aware. |
Stuart Harrison from United Kingdom |
No |
Unhappy this is why I'm on this website. |
Anonymous |
No |
I think that the Aboriginal people deserve some of the funds from the sale of the didjeridus. |
Anonymous |
No |
It makes me angry that people are getting ripped off both the buyers and the genuine indigenous artists. |
Tashi James from Australia |
No |
I think that it is a shame for the Indigenous culture and another way colonisation has exploited the land and it's people. |
Tiffany from USA |
No |
Aboriginal people should definitely be given the opportunity to participate in the selling of these items. |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
Mixed-I hate that people lie about the origins of their didjes but I love making them myself. |
Tim from USA |
No |
I think it sucks but what are we to do about it? We can't stop people from making crappy quality didgeridoos any more than
we can stop them from making crappy sculptures. |
Tommy from New Zealand |
No |
This is stealing a piece of their culture away from them. I personally don't think it is right as every didj should have the
spirit of the aborigine in its making. |
Anonymous |
No |
Its sad to say the least.. |
Ugen Dorji from Bhutan |
No |
I think that it is wong. It is a part & parcel of their cultural heritage their gift to the world I Guess. and the other
thing is there are just too many web-sites claiming to sell Authentic aboriginal termite bored didjeridus. This does not fit
with the statistics you just gave me |
Vincenzo Barletta from Italy |
No |
I am very upset about it money has always robbed people's culture |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
How many violins are made by Italians? |
Wilfried from Germany |
No |
There should be strong regulations by the state - and/ or an authorized certificate....but it is hard everywhere to fight
against capitalism... |
Anonymous from USA |
No |
Not right |
Anonymous |
No |
It's unfair. |
Zack from USA |
No |
I think this lack of cultural awareness is robbing the Aboriginal people of their own right to express and carry on their
traditions. This 'wholesale reproduction' is not just. |
