Lloyd: Are you in OK? There is a very talented NA flute maker in Ada. His name is Jesse Contrares. I have three of his flutes and play them (for myself) from time to time. Jesse's flutes are made from cedar, cypress, and other woods. I can't remember what mine are made of. I do think one is cypress. Jesse does some wonderful wood carving and also makes totems of bone and gem stone to attach to the flutes. My wife bought the first one for me primarily for the art work. Jesse, however, would not allow one to buy a flute without at least undergoing one or more playing lessons. He's a wonderful person and truly dedicated to Native American culture. If you're in OK maybe we can get together. Are you familiar with the OKC Traditional Music Assn, I'm very active in OCTMA, and we get together each month for music and workshops.
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