Ancient carvings show that the origin of the flute dates back tens of thousands of years.

Modern cedar and love flutes are thought to have been first used by the Sioux Indians.

Legend has it  five hole love flutes

were played in courting rituals to

serenade a young mans intended

bride. Lately the native american

flute has become very popular in

meditation and is still a large part

of Indian religion.

Books are now being published

that teach the art of the Native

American flute. The Native American Flute Is  a popular instrument

because of its ease of playing. We highly

recommend "The Native American Flute:

Understanding The Gift". This the perfect

mate to Our Navajo flute crafted by Jonah

Thompson.

What does the carved fetish mean?

BEAR= STRENGTH, COURAGE, SELF AWARENESS, SPIRITUAL MESSENGER, GOOD LUCK.

BUFFALO= ABUNDANCE, HEALING, SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS.

EAGLE=MESSENGER OF THE GREAT SPIRIT BRINGING US THE GIFTS OF HEALING, CREATION SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION AND POWER, BROTHERHOOD, SAFETY, PEACE.

TURTLE= HEALING, KNOWLEDGE, TEACHER, MOTHERHOOD. WEASEL OR FERRET= SPEED, STEALTH, CURIOSITY, PLAYFULNESS.

Care of your flute.

Lipstick or ink will stain your flute.

Avoid direct sunlight. You leave it on your

dashboard it will crack[its wood].

Sudden temperture changes will crack a

wood instrument. Bring it to room temperture

before playing. Do not play it for more than

two hours a day. Shake or swab the moisture

out of it after use. Oil it with a mineral oil[do not use

cooking oil] and put a drop down the mouthpiece. It can

last a lifetime.

Thank you and enjoy your musical journey.