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Spirit Tree Arts Presents |
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The Tree Spirit Flutes |
Spirit Tree Arts Presents
The Medicine Deer Valley
"Tree of Life" Tree Spirit Flute Inlaid With Hematite
by
Robert
Sings With Wolves
The Tree
Spirit Flutes
Long Ago My Grandfather gifted
me the Knowledge of the Flute.
How to find a branch of strong spirit, How to remove the heart of the Branch.
He told me how when a flute is made the player of that flute
breathes his heart into the Branch to become and join with the heart
and spirit of the tree. The Tree sings what is in you're Heart.
My flutes are always made from the branch or trunk of a single
Tree to honor the spirit of that tree.
The Trees that gift me their wood are from Northern Colorado a place
rich
in Native American History.
I am not a full time flute maker, though I have 3 decades of experience.
These flutes are crafted in the Colorado Rockies at my home
in Cherokee Park next to the heat of a pot belly stove, and
are made out my love of the Instrument,
My dedication to preserve the knowledge I have been gifted,
and to Honor the memory of my Forefathers and the
Trees whose spirit resides within.
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The Tree |
This was a
very large tree Approximately 60ft tall and was taken during a road widening
project. It was close to 300 years old judging by the growth rings at the base
and once stood watch from above the valley. The Juniper (also known as
aromatic Cedar), was called the "Tree of
Life" by Native Peoples for its beautiful heart wood is as the heart and blood of
a creatures body. It often grows in places seeming impossible to survive, on wind swept
cliffs, out of the middle of boulders and can live over a thousand years surviving
all kinds of damage and attacks. It is the most commonly used wood in
traditional native flutes. The Juniper Needles were used for medicine
and healing and wood
shavings burned in ceremony and as to heal as well.
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The Area |
This Piece is from
a place known to my Grandfather as Medicine
Deer Valley which is located near Red Feather Lakes in northern Colorado, High
in the Rocky Mountains. This
was once a summer camp for the Cheyenne.
It is home still to many Tribes of animals such as
Coyotes, which can be heard singing in the area sound files, Golden and Bald
Eagles, Deer , Elk, Antelope, Foxes, Mountain Lions, Black Bear and a host of
others.
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The Flute |
This Flute was Made using a "Block Construction Method" which means a square and straight block
was cut out of the of the Branch in its construction. Weather Checks and worm
holes are stabilized and inlaid with Hematite to form Designs drawn by the tree
its self and sometimes I add a little to make native symbols appear.
This
flute is also made in the old ways as far sound hole construction and Tuning Giving each instrument its own unique character and
voice making it truly one of a kind in all respects. This Flute is in
the key of D according to my electronic guitar tuner. The Stand is
Not Included. This flute has a bore 19 inches long, and 1 inches in Diameter, The Overall length of the flute is
23 inches, and the finger holes average 1 13/32 inches apart.
Metaphysical Properties of the Hematite Inlay
Hematite is the crystal is the most recommended stone for grounding and encourages ones survival instincts and is centering. Hematite condenses scattered feelings, turns fuzziness into mental clarity, enhances concentration, memory, practicality, and helps with sound sleep. Considered the symbol of life energy, hematite allows for more confidence, will power and boldness. Hematite is known to deflect negativity. It restores equilibrium, stability and is also used for astral protection. It brings our awareness back to the body and helps one maintain their sense of self.
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Extras |
To bring the buyers of my
flutes Closer to the Spirit of the Trees I also include a CD containing many
photos of the area , not seen on my site, of where this tree lived
,A Screen Saver with the photos and the enhanced flute song played
in the background, sound files of the birds and other wildlife which were
company to this tree , the flute songs featured here, The Evolution page and
photos as it appears on this site, and
basic flute Instructions.