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Red Ute Edward Bent Box Sr. Traditional Indian Flute Osage Wood 6 Hole Key F
$ 264
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This is an Original Red Ute / Edward Bent Box Sr. Traditional Handmade Indian Flute. The flute has a label that says that it is made of "Ohsabe" wood which we believe to be represent " Osage" wood. The flute has a white totem attached on top by leather straps. This flute is signed ""RU" and retains it's original tag. The flute has leather strips attached and is a 6 hole marked Key of F. This flute appears new and unused. The flute measures approximately 21-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches in diameter. The totem measures approximately 1-3/4 inches long, 7/8 inch wide and 1-1/4 inch tall. This flute is one of the last remaining original pieces purchased 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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