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Wood quena flute, 'Peace Flute' - Wood Quena Flute Wind Instrument

Dionisio Quilla crafts a beautiful quena flute an instrument dating to the Inca Empire. Quena means many-holed object in the Quechua language. It is said to have entranced birds to soar above its player which may be no wonder given that early versions... more

Bamboo quena flute, 'Night Owl' - Peruvian Bamboo Quena Flute

Handcrafted of smooth bamboo the quena flute is a legacy of the Inca. Today it is an indispensable instrument in traditional Peruvian songs. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a professional sound. An owl adorns the flute and... more

Black Red Beige Fish,'Artisan Crafted Fish Shaped Ceramic Ocarina Vessel Flute'

"I was inspired by the beauty of sea life," confides Felix Carballo about this fish-shaped ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the fish scales with a bicycle spoke and eyes with a fine paint brush.... more

Red Dragonfly,'Artisan Crafted Ceramic Ocarina Dragonfly Shaped Flute'

"I've been fascinated with dragonflies ever since I was little. I loved watching them hover," says Felix Carballo about the inspiration for this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand, detailing the dragonfly's... more

Cuzco Chants,'Handcrafted Ceramic Ocarina Flute with Andean Motifs'

Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he handcrafts a gorgeous ceramic ocarina embellished with an Andean multicolor pattern over an orange color. This lovely ocarina is... more

'Jacaranda' - Quena Wood Inca Flute with Case Handmade in Peru

The rich grain of jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena flute. Crafted by hand it is a legacy of the Inca and an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian music. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to... more

Melodic Dragonfly,'Hand Crafted Ceramic Dragonfly Ocarina Flute from Nicaragua'

Guatemalan artisan Felix Carballo crafts this artistic ocarina out of ceramic with splashes of brick and azure colors. Inspired by fond childhood memories of watching dragonflies in his garden, this ocarina is skillfully shaped to resemble a dragonfly,... more

God of the Wind,'Pre-Hispanic Ehecatl Wind God Ceramic Ocarina Flute'

Sometimes depicted as a bird, Ehecatl takes his name from the Aztec word for "wind." But he was revered and honored in many Mesoamerican cultures and sometimes associated with Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent. Rita Sandoval takes her inspiration... more

'Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Ocarina Flute with Nazca Motifs'

Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he hand-paints a lovely ceramic ocarina embellished with Nazca motifs over a green color. This cheerful ocarina is perfect for adding a... more

Amazonian Chant,'Home Decor Ceramic Ocarina Flute Handcrafted in Peru'

Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he handcrafts a charming ceramic ocarina embellished with a Kené pattern, typical of the Shipibo-Conibo from the Peruvian Amazon. This... more

'Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Ocarina Flute'

With eyes wide open, an aged man gazes into the past and lifts his voice in a song of the ancestors. Rita Sandoval takes her inspiration from Western Mexico archaeology to craft a terracotta ocarina. These whistle-like flutes are thought to have been... more

'Pre-Hispanic Mictlantecuhtli Ceramic Ocarina Flute'

Mictlantecuhtli is seen as the skull of a very old man. Represented as a skeleton, the Lord of the Dead is revered throughout most of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures as one of the most powerful deities. He was considered the king of the underworld realm... more

'Black and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Ocarina Flute'

Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he hand-paints a gorgeous ceramic ocarina embellished with a black and white Kené pattern, typical of the Shipibo-Conibo from the... more

'Song of the Andes' - Fair Trade Peruvian Quena Flute with Case

Jacaranda wood lends its extraordinary beauty to this quena flute. Crafted by hand it is a legacy of the Inca an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian music. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet sound... more

'Ceramic Flute from Mexico with Pre-Hispanic Designs'

Inspired by Mexico's pre-Hispanic instruments, Georgina Cabrera creates this stunning flute. Making a perfect conversation piece as well as a casual-use instrument, it is handcrafted from ceramic in earth tones. The wide-mouthed flute is decorated with... more

Butterfly Melody,'Indonesian Bamboo Flute'

A regal butterfly spreads its beautiful wings to the tunes of this magical bamboo flute. It is carved by hand by Made Sudiasa, who includes a coconut shell on the blowhole to ensure good quality sound. more

Bali Melody,'Bamboo Wind Instrument'

Enjoy the sweet melodies of Indonesia with this hand crafted bamboo flute. As a flute player, Made Sudiasa is knowledgeable about sound and includes a coconut shell inlay in the blowhole, to ensure good quality tunes. The flute is decorated with... more

Ceramic ocarina, 'Red Beige Seahorse'

I was inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds us especially the extravagant unusual shape of seahorses confides Felix Carballo about this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the seahorse... more

Ceramic ocarina, 'Green Beige Seahorse'

I was inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds us especially the extravagant unusual shape of seahorses confides Felix Carballo about this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the seahorse... more

Ceramic ocarina, 'Blue Red Beige Fish'

I was inspired by the beauty of sea life confides Felix Carballo about this fish-shaped ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the fish scales with a bicycle spike and eyes with a fine paint brush.... more