Coolamon & Clap Sticks Set (Large) Handmade by Zach Tattam

Handcrafted Coolamon & Clap Stick Set | Zachary Tattam

This one-of-a-kind set pairs a broad, shallow coolamon with two handcrafted wooden clap sticks. Zachary Tattam worked with the timber’s natural shape, keeping the fine grain and distinctive opening visible. A ring of red and yellow dots with flowing lines adds a contemporary touch to the underside.

Use this set to start a yarn with your Future Old People about how Our Old People worked with timber from Country to make vessels and instruments. Invite children to notice how the grain curves across the coolamon, then use the clap sticks to keep a beat together as you share a song or story.

Includes: One handcrafted coolamon and one pair of wooden clap sticks
Coolamon size: Approximately 50 cm long × 25 cm wide

About the maker: Zachary Tattam is a Kamilaroi, Bigambul and Gamilaraay descendant from St George in South West Queensland. He lives at Forrest Beach on Nywaigi Country and makes traditional and contemporary artefacts from timber. Zach hopes you enjoy this set and that your Future Old People find joy in learning through the pieces he makes.