'Jacaranda' Wood Quena Flute (Peru)-Wood quena flute 'Jacaranda' (PERU)

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 fluteCrafted by hand, it is a legacy of the Inca and an indispensable instrument in today's traditional Peruvian musicBenito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a sweet soundCase emulates pre-Hispanic textilesCarrying case includedStory 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. What is Worldstock? 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.