Whitepath flutes are available in traditional cedar as well as a variety of exotic woods

The drone flute above is an example of

the use of exotic hardwoods. It is crafted

of purple heart and has custom birds

in the shape of hearts.

Below is a close up of a stylized

eagle bird. (The bird is also

sometimes referred to as the

totem, or fetish.)

A carved bird such as this

typically would be about

$25.00 extra.

Above, the stylized eagle roosts atop

an exotic hardwood flute. This one

is redheart. The color is natural, no

stain used, only a clear finish.

Below is a naturally finished poplar six

hole flute. Very light color, sometimes

almost snow white, but also sometimes

carrying mineral streaks for a stunning

look. These can be made for as little

as $125.00.

Add a crescent moon, stylized eagle, horse head

or other custom bird to a simple poplar flute

for a truly cusom instrument.

Above, the crescent moon sits atop a

one of a kind purple heart flute. Fancy

turning and carving made this one a beauty.

It is sold. Something similar can be yours

for $175.00 to $225.00.

Whitepath flutes are available in traditional cedar as well as a variety of exotic woods

Why should I custom order?

We are currently not making any exotic wood flutes ahead of time. We are concentrating on a basic white poplar 6 hole flute in order to offer the best possible price for a top quality instrument. You can order one of these for 130.00 with free shipping. If you would like an exotic wood flute we can custom make one for you. It will be a bit more expensive for the exotic wood and may take from 3 to 6 weeks time.

Even stocked flutes are really one

of a kind, as even though styles

may be similar, we work each piece

of wood to bring out the best of its

particular characteristics. So why

order a custom made flute?

The cost can be very little more,

if any and you can select the wood,

style and bird type you want. You will

have a special instrument that

you took part in the creation of.

Cedar is an excellent choice for the Native American flute.

It is traditional, as it was the wood of choice for the Native

Americans for a number of reasons. Availability in the areas

they lived was one reason. Another was of course durability.

But there is another reason cedar was important to the Native

American people. Cedar trees are shallow rooted. They grow

in large groups, or groves so that the root system of the

individual trees intertwine with each other for strength.

This is symbolic of the tribe, which is an extended family.

The flute below is a six hole red cedar

model with a new style "reversible"

bird. The bird as tied functions

as a "chimneyed" bird. It can be

removed and turned around to function

An example of the use of exotic

hardwoods, the flute below is crafted

of bocote. It carries a poplar horse-

head silhouette bird.

Exotic hardwood flutes such as the

bocote flute above average from

$150.00 to $225.00 depending on

wood choice, style, and type bird

This page we will dedicate to flutes made of various woods.

Below is a wonderful beginners flute.

It is a five hole flute in the key of

E minor. It is available in red cedar

for $125.00. It can be made in poplar

The three ties on the new reversible style

bird take a bit more time and effort to

retie when removing the bird for

cleaning, but also hold the bird very

From the simple traditional

style to the fanciest custom

made instrument, you're

"special" flute on these

Below is an example of a six hole flute

in red oak. Red oak is a coarse grained

hardwood that can be finished naturally

or stained. It has a very mellow tone.

Billy Whitefox is now the owner of the

first red oak flute I made. He fell in love

with the clear, mellow tone the first

time he heard it. Prices for a red oak

flute start at about $125.00.

Below is a darkly stained poplar flute.

Poplar is excellent as it has similar

resonating qualities to cedar. Some

select pieces are very beautiful when

finished natural, with no stain.

Above is a closeup of the block, called

the "bird" for the poplar flute.

This is a traditional style and

We can craft for you a basic tradtional

style flute in poplar for as low as $125.00.

Please e-mail or call us for special pricing on some

of our in-stock flutes. We have a few left from what we

showed at pow-wows and craft shows. We are

unable to travel at this time, so we may have just

what you want at a great price.

Give us a call at (850) 556-0236 e-mail wefly04@yahoo.com

Whitepath Flutes, Crawfordville, FL