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Brian Flintoff, Master Carver of Maori Musical Instruments

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Brian Flintoff, Master Carver of Maori Musical Instruments
Master carver Brian Flintoff outside his workshop in Nelson on New Zealand's South Island. Courtesy of Brian Flintoff
Lorraine Ferrier
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Until some 40 years ago, traditional Maori music was thought to be all but lost. Then Brian Flintoff, along with a band of other enthusiasts, began a revival of Maori flute and instrument making and playing.

Now a world-renowned master carver, Flintoff overflows with enthusiasm for the traditional Maori musical instruments he makes. Flintoff’s instruments are in private and museum collections around the world, including the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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