The bark has been left on this 6 holed unsplit Elderberry branch flute, well sealed with a non-toxic finish to insure that it will never separate during the life of the flute.  Measuring 20 1/4" in length, with four tuning/direction holes, it is voiced with a clear, sweet and soulful sound, and concert tuned to a mid range A minor pentatonic scale, playing 3 upper register notes.  To aid against wet-out the bird has been fitted with a redwood shoe, for its absorption qualities, and a drain hole has been designed into the air chamber.  Deer leather lacing with Sleeping Beauty turquoise and Horn-bone beads secures the bird to its nest.  The branch for this flute was gathered sustainably, with respect and  gratitude, within the San Mateo Creek watershed of Southern California.