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Spirit Tree Arts Presents |
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The Tree Spirit Flutes |
Spirit Tree Arts Presents
The Overland Trail
Trading Post
Lilac
Tree Spirit Flute
Inlaid With a Malachite and Silver Quartz Mix
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 Piece is born of a
large and very old Lilac bush which was growing right next to the original cabin
site along Overland Trail Road. During the Blizzard of 2003 it was knocked
down by a snow plow and rescued by myself to live on in flutes. Early Greek
Cultures had many legends revolving around the Lilac in their Mythology and it
was commonly used to make early Greek flutes and pipestems. As it was
transplanted from Europe to America it seems only fitting to bring it to a place
in the Native American Traditions of flutes as well.
Metaphysical Properties of the Malachite and Silver Quartz Mix Inlay
Malachite stimulates physical and psychic vision, and concentration. Releases and draws out depression, and anger. Protects well by powerfully cleaning the auric field, rapidly absorbing undesirable energies. Malachite also magnifies the positive, and so it is useful if your mood is definitely on the upswing. It should not be used in healing without careful consideration of who is doing the healing. It is useful for relaxation and it is said to awaken healing qualities.
Quartz is the Master Healer and the "stone of power"! Probably the most versatile multipurpose healing stone. The natural tendency for quartz is for harmony. Quartz can both draw and send energy therefore it is effective for sending/receiving guidance. Quartz is used for transformation in healing and in all levels of change (mentally/emotionally, physically and spiritually). Quartz stimulates the natural crystal in body tissues and fluids to resonate at the highest healing frequency. It is a grounding stone and heightens your understanding of nature and concerns for the environment. It helps to alleviate fear, anxiety and , clears ambivalence and fortifies resolve.
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The Area |
The Tree
was growing on the Site of
the Overland Trail Stage Stop and trading post, on the outskirts of Fort Collins
Colorado Along side the Cache La Poudre River. This was a place where the Sioux
and Cheyenne often came to trade, and Tepee Rings are
still visible in the area. Many
tribes of animals call this place home such as Fox, Deer and many Birds whose
songs can be heard on the area sound Page.
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The Flute |
This Flute was Made using a "Natural Construction Method" which means I
followed all the natural curves of the Branch in its construction
Weather Checks and worm
holes are stabilized and inlaid with a
Malachite and Silver Quartz Mix
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 >>>***<<< according to my electronic guitar tuner. The Stand is
not Included. This flute has a bore 11 1/4 inches long, and 5/8
inches in Diameter, The Overall length of the flute is 15 1/4 inches, and the finger holes average 13/16 inches apart.
The Approximate pre construction note of this flute is
c.
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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.