Terry Riley Vessel Flutes 

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Mexican Bird

 

 

 

"The original terracotta globular flute from Mexico had a large, crudely formed fipple which gave this instrument a unique "quena" sound.  Both the quena and this Mexican Bird give a slightly unstable note which the musician uses to give a human voice-like quality. 

n.b. The quena is a long, recorder-like South American wind instrument which has been made in reed and  hardwood as well as clay."

These are made to order,  Please allow 28 days

Glaze finish  

  Tenor B flat.                    £66.00

   5 in. long. 

1 Light/neutral base

2 Green base
 Blue base 4 Dark base