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Passport Wind Chimes
Our world is unbelievably large and is home
for a multitude of languages, traditions and cultures. This beautiful series of chimes celebrates the
unique heritage of cultures in different parts of our world.
Each chime is tailored to emulate the spirit of its geographical
location.
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Originating in Argentina about 100 years ago
the Tango has become an enduring musical style. This chime is
tuned to the final notes of the famous Tango song "Cumparsita".
Black wash finish ash wood, 6 silver aluminum tubes.
Longest tube measures 7 inches. Overall length is 19 inches.
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Tuned to same notes as
the Cuban Tres Guitar, this chime has a distinctive salsa
sound.
Natural finish ash wood, 6 silver aluminum tubes.
Longest tube measures 18 inches. Overall length is 33 inches.
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This Mariachi chime is tuned to emulate the Guitarron de
Toloch, a baritone voiced guitar used for Latin music.
Bubinga finish wood, 6 silver aluminum tubes.
Longest tube measures 23 inches. Overall length is 42 inches.
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Tunes to the Chinese
Pentatonic Scale, this chime celebrates the wonders of human
endeavor.
Ash wood. Five bronze tubes. Longest tube
measures 6" long. Resin wind catcher,
wood and resin beads.
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Indigenous to New
Zealand are the Maori people. Tuned to the melody of a Maori love song
written in the early 1900's.
Ash wood. Six bronze tubes. Longest tube
measures 6" long. Resin wind catcher
and beads.
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Traditional Irish songs have inspired this
chime with its distinctive Irish sound.
Charcoal-washed wood. Five silver tubes.
Longest tube measures 6" long. Brass cross, brass and resin
beads.
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This chime is tuned to a traditional Navajo melody.
The wind catcher is a depiction of Kokopelli, a mythological
figure to many native cultures of the American Southwest.
Ash wood. Four silver tubes. Longest tube
measures 6" long. Aluminum wind catcher, resin beads.
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The Shona people of Zimbabwe play music
on a small piano called a Mbira. This chime is tuned to the
notes of this instrument.
Ash wood. Five silver tubes. Longest tube
measures 7 1/4" long. Resin wind
catcher and beads.
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