Red Ute Edward Bent Box Sr. Traditional Indian Flute Purple Heart 6 Hole Key G

Description

This is an Original Red Ute / Edward Bent Box Sr. Traditional Handmade Indian Flute. The flute is made of Purple Heart Wood with a white totem attached on top and the Signature "RU" on the side. The flute has leather strips attached and is a 6 hole and believed to be in the Key of G according to the tag. This flute has slight signs of use on the mouthpiece but is otherwise in excellent condition. This flute retains its original tag. The flute measures approximately 23 inches long and 1-1/8 inches in diameter. The totem measures approximately 2-1/8 inches long, 1 inch wide and 1-1/2 inches tall. This flute is one of the last remaining original stock pieces from the maker's estate. Please see photos.
Edward Bent Box / Red Ute - his Indian Name, (April 1, 1920 - September 18, 2012) was a Traditional Spiritual Leader of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and member of the Moache-Capote Bands of the Ute Nation.
One of his greatest passions was traditional Indian flute-making. He was a member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Assn. (IACA), Southern Highland Craft Guild, and the International Native American Flute Assn. (INAFA).
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