Danuwa analihi Adonvdo(Cherokee for Spirit Warrior). Richard is his adopted name.He was born in Washington DC. Danuwa  analihi Adonvdo is mixed blood,Eno & Cherokee.He is a native flute artist & a member of the International Native American Flute Association.He has just become a Fallen Branch brother and is now a proud part of the Fallen Branch Tribe. Danuwa is now making Fallen Branch Flutes. Danuwa loves working with branches & nature. All credit goes to Grandfather (Creator) for all the music he plays and the flutes he makes. He walks the red road and is an instrument for the Creator. Danuwa analihi Adonvdo   "Little Eyes"    Its A Girl - Little Eyes Key of  Eb                           May 3, 2008  10:00 Am                         Slightly Oval Bore - 3/4& 5/8 Finger holes - 1/4      Spaced - 5/8 inch centers      Length - 11 Inches & 3/8         Weight - Approx. 7oz      Cedar - 6 Hole           Harmonically  & Well Tuned            Modes 1 & 4 Penatonic        1 Diatonic Osiyo friends,this is Danuwa with another wonderful creation from mother nature.The flutes that the Creator guides my hands to make are made for a certain person.Then Creator guides the person to the flute it was made for.I'm honered to offer this for adoption to the keeper it was intended for. This flute is a wonderful little pocket flute,awesome voice, with a beautiful spirit Gentle breath to play it. He has alot of beautiful songs to share.Adorned with a dove feather.  I grade this flute a 2 (see my grading chart)  I grade my flutes by quality of the tuning, looks,& workmanship.         1=Well tuned,looks ok.         2=Well tuned,looks very good.         3=Well tuned,looks stunning         4=Well tuned has unusual features         5=Concert tuned,looks ok.         6=Concert tuned,looks very good.         7=Concert tuned,looks stunning.         8=Concert tuned has unusual features         9=Concert tuned,added features        10=Concert,Harmonically,Perfectly Tuned,Stunning looks,plays awesome 11=Grandfather Tuned (Tuned To Itself The Old Way) Winning  Bidder will also receive a signed by Danuwa analihi Adonvdo authenticity cd with 1 song made with this flute : "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" which will be on a future cd. A flute birth certificate & care instructions. To Hear this flute & See The Slideshow Click On Link http://www.skyalbum.com/showAlbum/173744 We like branch flutes because they are always unique, in their sound, appearance and spirit... With one of these flutes, you are more closer to earth and the gifts it provides to you, more happy to make music and express yourself...You feel the spirit of the tree. Wood We use only local woods, trying to gather branch fallen from the tree, given to us by mother nature. We don't cut living wood. We take care as much as possible, to keep the branch shape and aspect, just adding some work with our hands and tools , giving it the chance to live again. Construction and finishes Our flutes are made with hand tools , from start to finish, and they show it. We split the wood and gouge the bore by hand, we shape the flute using knives, rasp and files, trying to avoid electrical devices during our work , to stay free to create or feel what we do...We take as much time as needed for each flute. Every flute takes at least two days to be made. We take care to keep the wood as natural as possible, thus using only natural finishes. Usually our flutes are sealed inside with oil (for the soft woods which draw moisture), and with a harder product for hard woods. Outside, we use oil, shellac and waxes. We like our flutes to be safe and stay as close as possible to the branch given by mother nature. Sound Each branch flute has is own sound and spirit...So it's difficult to define how a fallen branch flute sings...Some flutes play with a loud voice, other need just a baby breath to come to life. Some have big holes, and other smaller ones. Some are made in the woodlands style, and other in the plains style. Some have a round sound hole, other a square...In other words, each flute is truly unique, with its own voice, and needs to bond with its' owner... On the other hand, speaking of "sound quality", our branch flutes sound as good as a "regular" one...We take care of the sound holes and tuning to get the best result, and conform to the music standards...There is no difference during the sound making process, except our branch flutes need more care and time, because they are made only by hand. If you need a sound file, just ask us by email, we'll be very happy to send you a scale sample of the flute you wish.   PROUD MEMBER OF THE FALLEN BRANCH TRIBE   The Fallen Branch tribe is a group of flutemakers and artists , trying to work with their spirit...We are making above all, native style flutes, but also walking sticks, drums, drawings, paintings and other crafts. Feel free to contact us, and take a look at our others auctions. If you want to know more about us , click here: FALLEN BRANCH     Shipping and Payment instructions: Shipping is by insured USPS priority mail unless otherwise specified. We take care in packaging to assure us that it will arrive safely. Shipping, insurance and packaging is included Payment can be made by Pay Pal, check or money order. Unless otherwise specified. "All begins with a fallen branch , given to us by mother earth...It's the most important. After, we just have to reveal the flute inside."