From the time of its earliest use by ancient Indian tribes to the present day, the ocarina has maintained a unique mystique all its own. Its mellow, haunting sound has found its way into folk traditions around the world. The ocarina has appeared in many forms throughout history. The earliest globular flutes were made of clay fashioned in the shape of small animals. The name ocarina was given to the instrument during the 1800's in Italy, where they were extremely popular. They became a craze in the U.S. around the turn of the century in their sweet potato form, and during World War ll the U.S. government even issued mass-produced plastic ocarinas. Key of C. Fully chromatic. Range: Middle C up to F in second octave. Made in Austria. $33.50
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