Measuring 19" in length with four direction holes, this unsplit California Walnut (Juglans  californica) branch flute has been accurately tuned, clearly and sweetly voiced to a 6 holed minor pentatonic mid A scale, playing 3 upper octave notes.  The bark has been left on, well sealed to prevent separation from the wood and the numerous bark fissures have been inlaid with crushed turquoise.  To help prevent wet-out (the build-up of breath condensation that can clog the windway of the flute) 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 turquoise and brass beads holds the bird to the nest.  The branch for this flute was sustainably gathered, with prayer and gratitude, in the San Marcos Creek watershed of San Diego County, California.


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