___ Kith & Kin ___
A Rewilding of Sound and Form


An exhibition by Melissa H. Foss



ANCESTOR'S FLUTE / FLAUTA DE LOS ANCESTROS




TYPE: POLYPHONIC FLUTE


This instrument is composed of two tubular flutes; one with pentatonic tuning and the other which acts as a drone producing a single note when played. The flutes have separate air channels which allow them to be played individually or together.

Este instrumento está compuesto por dos flautas tubulares; una con afinación pentatónica y la otra que actúa como un bordón produciendo una sola nota al tocarla. Las flautas tienen canales de aire separados que permiten tocarlas individualmente o en conjunto.




YEAR:   2023
DIMS:   12 x 3.75 x 1.25 in
MEDIUM: Earthenware, oxides, pigments





Each instrument is unique, handcrafted by Melissa Hyatt Foss