Heritage Warbling Flute in G#

Type of art: Diverse Art Forms

SOLD

Heritage Southern Plains warbling flute. Crafted from red cedar, cast ancient bronze, natural earth dyes, period brass tacks and brain tanned deer hide.

Materials: Red cedar, ancient bronze, natural earth dye, brain-tan deer hide, dyed horse hair, brass

Technique: Domestic woods are laminated, laser aligned and bored from each end, forming two interior air chambers within the flute. Exacting concert tuning is achieved within a unique, climate controlled environment at precisely 72 degrees F. The exterior is shaped by a combination of lathe turning and extensive hand sanding. The finish is applied in six layers of sprayed, pre- catalyzed lacquer, wet sanded between each coat and finally hand buffed and polished to a warm, natural glow.

Size: 22-1/2″ L x 2″ T x 1-1/8″ W

Price: $1,850

Tim Blueflint Ramel

Bad River Band

tblueflint@yahoo.com

Tim Blueflint Ramel is citizen of the Bad River Band of Chippewa. He is highly respected in the Native American art community for the high standards of quality, beauty and elegance of his traditional and contemporary Native American Flutes and Jewelry. He is the recipient of over 30 national awards, including the 2015 Santa Fe Indian Market Innovation Award. His creative process was featured on the TV show “How It’s Made”. He has served as Artist-in-Residence for Eiteljorg Museum of Western and Native American Art in Indianapolis, IN. Blueflint has presented discussions on Turquoise, flute making for the City of Las Vegas, NV and the Eiteljorg Museum and an under-grad Master Class titled “Applied Physics and the Native American Flute” at Purdue University. Blueflint’s works are highly detailed, infused with care and creative passion. Through his art, Blueflint strives to provide his collectors a connection to tradition, and inspire their vision of cultural identity and pride.

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