My Father was from "Over-the-Mountains" in North Carolina -originally.
I recall him making a few "flutes" for me when I was a boy. He showed me how to play them, but the only instrument that HE could "play" was a Juice-Harp (Jew's Harp).
I always thought that those flutes were very Special !!!
Another Eastern Ky here. Silkies, Lgt sussex, cochins, frizzle, getting ready to sell hatched eggs again in spring, also looking for more Polish Hens and a roo. Nice to meet you. Happy New Year