This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
Product Features:
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 ensure a sweet sound
Case emulates pre-Hispanic textiles
Carrying case included
Story Behind the Art:
Benito Tito, known to his friends as Tito Peru is an expert at crafting traditional Peruvian musical instruments. The artist uses a variety of natural materials to make the different instruments, including bamboo reeds, Castilian cane and goat skin.
Tito is very keen to preserve Peru's musical traditions. One of his goals is to equip his workshop better tools so he can make more instruments to sell. 'Aiding in the preservation of our musical heritage is my family's legacy. We have carefully crafted traditional instruments for generations. My greatest goal is to best provide for my family, and to send my five children to college,' the artist notes.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Gift Purchase,October 31, 2009
By Anonymousfrom SLC, UT
"I purchased this item as a gift for my sister who is a music teacher. I know that come Christmas time, she will love it. It is absolutely a beautiful piece. The woven case that it comes with is very nice too. I did not try to play it since it is a gift, but if it sounds as beautiful as it looks, I know she will be happy! This was the best price I found online for this type of item. Other sites had different carvings and other types of carrying cases, but I was not looking for something overly ornate."
Review 2 for 'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful Craftsmanship!! Plays like a Dream!!,December 26, 2008
By Ciudad787from World Traveler
"This amazing instrument is beautifully crafted and has a superb sound. I've been studying the Quena and am looking forward to playing it at my next lesson!"
Review 3 for 'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Flute,November 22, 2008
By Woody41from Ann Arbor, Mich.
"Flute is wonderfully made and sounds great. Now I just have to practice!"
Review 4 for 'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
flute,November 9, 2008
By Treavorfrom Colorado
"Great for a collector or just for a flute player. It's well made and nice looking."
Review 5 for 'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Benitos flutes,October 29, 2008
By lytesdelitefrom Miami Beach, Fl.
"I , have a friend whom has learned to play this, magical intrument . It can be used to calm ,all type of situations.I highly recomend this to anyone."
Print this page
