Native Flutes From the Joshua Tree Desert
Ancient Territories — Where Spirit Takes Form
Hand craftsmanship and 25 years of experience make the difference
Our Flutes
Five styles, from the affordable Backpacker to the Collectors magic wand.
LEARN TO PLAYPlaying
Clear lessons, hear the keys, and find the flute that’s right for you.
FLUTE THERAPYExperience
Explore breath, sound, meditation, ceremony, healing, relaxation, and personal growth.
Meet John and Grayson
Welcome Home
At Ancient Territories, you are not a customer. You are a friend and fellow traveler on the Native flute journey.
Step inside the shop with John Stillwell and Grayson Henshaw. This is the place where spirit and craftsmanship combine to make a Native flute for you.
Five different styles of Native flute
Find the flute that’s right for you
All of our flutes have the same great sound quality. The difference in price reflects the amount of time spent handcrafting the more elaborate flutes.
Backpacker
A simple, robust design at a reasonable price. The same outstanding sound quality as our more expensive flutes.
From $265
Craftsman
Two complementary woods joined at a 45-degree angle to create a sweet-sounding, elegant design statement.
From $350
Sundance
A unique combination of two contrasting woods to create a powerful design statement.
From $395
Turtle Island
Three North American hardwoods—cherry, walnut, and maple—combined to make a simple yet unique design.
From $460
Collectors
Our magic wand: an individually composed combination of select exotic and domestic hardwoods, painstakingly handcrafted and finished to create a functional work of art.
From $690
The Ancient Territories difference
25 years of dedicated craftsmanship
At Ancient Territories, John and Grayson make unique handcrafted flutes that you will enjoy playing and treasure for a lifetime.
Select hardwoods
The foundation of a quality flute is the wood. We carefully select the finest North American and exotic hardwoods to make a flute with both visual character and fine tonal quality.
Finished by hand
Every flute is given multiple coats of varnish and hand-rubbed to a smooth semi-gloss sheen that brings the character of the wood to life.
Clear, dynamic sound
Each instrument is individually voiced and tuned to create the clean, dynamic sound quality that differentiates Ancient Territories Native flutes.
Guaranteed for a lifetime
Every Native flute we make is unconditionally guaranteed. At Ancient Territories, you are not a customer; you are a respected friend.
Here when you need us
Finding the Native Flute That’s Right for You
Useful information to help you make the right choice. If you need personal assistance, contact John and Grayson by email at [email protected] or call us at 760-821-3776.
Help Choosing Your First Flute
Practical advice for first-time buyers. An in-depth guide to getting the right flute.
Start here → Finding your fluteUnderstanding Native Flute Keys and Tunings
Learn more about hand size, fingering, and flute dimensions to choose the right flute.
Compare the keys → Listen firstSound Samples
Hear how the different keys sound and decide which is right for you.
Hear the flutes →Read What Customers Say About Ancient Territories Flutes
Ancient Territories Flutes Exceed Customer Expectations
“Impeccably and reverently crafted works of playable art. Seemingly made with a deep knowledge of and respect for the materials from which they are constructed and the tools used to shape them.
I deeply cherish the two that I own. Thank you, John, and now, Grayson. Beautiful to see the craft being passed from master to apprentice in the traditional way.”
“I’ve been playing a High Spirits flute for a few months now, but it’s difficult to make a comparison between your flute and the High Spirits flute. Everything about your flute is better.
The craftsmanship that’s gone into making the flute is immediately evident and is aptly named ‘The Craftsman.’ However, the biggest difference between the two flutes is the sound that they produce. Without sounding disrespectful towards High Spirits, I now feel I’m playing a Native American flute the way a Native American flute should sound.”
“As with many of the flutes I purchase, my expectations exceed what I receive in the mail. This is the first time that what I received in the mail far exceeded my expectations.
This is a beautiful, well-crafted flute that has the best voice of all of my flutes. If this is the type of craftsmanship you dedicate to all your flutes, I will be ordering more of them in different keys.”
Your New Flute Experience Is About to Begin
Explore the collections or contact John and Grayson for personalized assistance.