This is a traditional musical instrument from the Afro-Native Indians of the Colombian Caribbean coast. It is a vertical flute made from a vegetable Cardon (Selencereus Grandiflorus), of which the medulla has been removed. It has a fipple made of bees wax, mixed with dust of vegetable coal. The head of this instrument is called fotuto. A duck or turkey feather is introduced into the fotuto, while at the other end are 2 holes (male) or 5 holes (female). Sold and played as a pair. $106.00
