If you perform at all, a heavy didj will be something of a burden, both carrying and on stage. Even if you support the didj on a table, carrying the weight of the mouthpiece end for an extended period of time will be tiresome. I know this is not a supremely important consideration, but consider that David Hudson, when performing in San Francisco, deliberately chose a light weight didj from Clarion for this reason. Decoration Let me begin with decorations on the most traditional didjeridus. The decoration of a good Australian didjeridu will often tell much about which area it came from and even who its maker was.
Aboriginal art varies markedly in different geographic areas.
As a result this allows the identification of the region of origin of the instrument. These are usually fairly subdued, matte earth colours. Though exquisite, care must be taken with these pigments as they are easily destroyed by oils. Just the moisture and oil from your hand hold on the didj will rub away the ochre finish. An ochred didj should never be sealed with oil.