Gathered as
newly
downed wood from a Redwood
forest in Northern California, this Coast
Redwood
(Sequoia
sempervirens ) branch found new
life
and purpose as a beautiful flute. As with all Dryad Flutes,
the branch was bored out unsplit, with no glue
seam to ever fail
or
detract from its natural character and
strength. Some of
the bark has
been left on, contrasting with the sanded
and finely finished
sapwood of the branch. A streak of the
darker colored
heartwood can be seen running the length of the
finger holed.
All knots have been
sealed to prevent leakage. Deer lacing
secures
the
bird to the nest and covers the drain hole.
This, along with
the cedar
shoe on the bird and a ramped air exit hole,
provide excellent wet out
protection. Included is a high quality,
padded drawstring
flute
bag custom made for this flute by Sabine.
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