A symbol
of peace since ancient times, the olive branch
lends its spirit and
cultural significance to this very special Peace
Flute.
Measuring 21 1/4" in length, this
beautiful solid bore,
unsplit branch flute is
clearly and resonantly tuned to a mid range Fm
( A=440 ) pentatonic scale, modes 1 & 4,
playing three upper
register
notes. The bark has been artistically
shaped, allowing its
various colors and
textures to express in contrast to the finely
finished wood.
Knots and wood checks have been inlaid
with green
turquoise. Elk leather lacing
with green turquoise and olive wood beads from
Bethlehem, secures the
bird to its nest. To help prevent wetout,
the bird has been
fitted with a cedar shoe, and a drain hole,
covered by the lacing, has
been designed into the air chamber.
The branch for
this flute was gathered sustainably, with
respect, gratitude and
prayer, from an abandoned olive grove in
California. |