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The quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was made by a professional Bolivian luthier who has been making these excellent high quality instruments as his lifetime’s trade.

As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

These quena flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.

Free Quena Cover

This quena comes with a stunning woven case worth £6.99 absolutely free. Please click the link below to view our colourful selection of cases and pick yours to accompany your flute.

Click here to select your free case

I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.

Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of Jacaranda Huajoh quenas in order to show off the slight differences in colour, wood grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.

The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.

Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.