Qero Paqo's Peruvian Andean Qero Quena Flute 15" Handmade

Quena Flute, flute of the Andes and the flying Condor. The Quena is the traditional flute of the Andes in Peru, though it is played all over South America. It has 6 finger holes and one thumb hole and open at both ends. To make a sound the player closes the top end of the instrument between the chin and lower lip and blows downward over the notch cut out. Beautifully hand crafted from wood and benefiting from a coloured or similar style mouth piece for superior sounding. Use: Quena’s are used widely in ritual and ceremony by mountain shamans and local peoples, welcoming you, calling on the spirits and keepers of the mountains and to guide you. Ritual's and shamanic journey's, celebration and communion. This simple instrument is beautiful. It is held in front of the player, has open finger holes, and has two chambers: one for collecting the breath of the player and a second chamber which creates sound. The player breathes into one end of the flute without the need for an embouchure, often used for sacred purposes and rituals. A wonderful flute for any ceremonial practices, journeying, circle gathering, shamanic journeying and music making; a great wind flute with beautiful sounding. Sound therapy is now widely used to sooth and relax the senses. To help balance MIND BODY and SOUL. A traditional Quena flute from the Peruvian Andes. This flute is tuned in G and end blown. Supplied with a traditional cloth carry bag. NB: Case bag colour will vary. One shown is indication of style, all are locally handmade from local sheep's fine wool. Design: Quena Size approx 15". (38cm) Features: Made from natural local native resources - made to a high standard. Strong sturdy design made in tradition Approx size: 38cm x 3cm Please allow a small tolerance for colour batch and size Material: Made from jacaranda wood native to the Amazon from a sustainable sources Origin: Peru - High Andes mountains Supplied in local design wool case Fairtrade Sourced with best fair trade intention. This means dealing with local artisans that make products in ancient ways supporting communities Please note subtle design changes and case colours do vary. These however are subtle and due to materials being used as these are all hand made. A good example of this is the case, vary colour, red blue purple.