___ Kith & Kin ___
A Rewilding of Sound and Form


An exhibition by Melissa H. Foss



SPOTTED TURTLE FLUTE / FLAUTA TORTUGA MANCHADA




TYPE: POLYPHONIC FLUTE


Double flute featuring a Spotted Turtle motif and “intuitive” tuning. This instrument is composed of two different tubular flutes which can be played independently or together to create multiphonic melodies and beat frequencies. 

Flauta doble con motivo de tortuga manchada y afinación “intuitiva”. Este instrumento está compuesto por dos flautas tubulares diferentes que pueden ser tocadas de forma independiente o conjunta para crear melodías multifónicas y frecuencias de batimiento. 




YEAR:   2023
DIMS:   10 x 3.75 x 2.5 in
MEDIUM: Earthenware, oxides, pigments, beeswax 

 

 




Each instrument is unique, handcrafted by Melissa Hyatt Foss