Divje Babe Flute Replica | Play the Oldest Instrument in the World (60,000-Year-Old)

Play the Echo of the Ancients

Unearth the world's oldest known melody with the Divje Babe Flute replica, potentially over 60,000 years old. This is more than an artifact... it's a playable instrument that redefines human history.

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Precise 3D Printed Replica of the Divje Babe Flute

Own a playable piece of prehistory. Add this flute to your collection or gift it to a musician, teacher, or archaeologist.

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Hand-crafted Divje Babe Flute

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Joe, the musician and creator

A Note from the Musician

Hi! I’m Joe from the Galactivators. I’m so happy you’re here. I fell in love with the sound of this 60,000-year-old instrument and became passionate about reviving it so modern musicians can experience its ancient magic. I hope you feel the same inspiration when you play it.

How to Play Your Ancient Flute

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How to Play (Easy Method)

This is the simplest way to get started and produces a beautiful, breathy tone.

  1. Hold the flute with the small "V" notch at the top.
  2. Place your bottom lip gently against the flute, just below the notch.
  3. Purse your lips slightly, as if saying "too" or "poo".
  4. Blow a steady, gentle stream of air *across* the "V" notch, not directly into it.
  5. Adjust the angle of the flute and your breath until you hear a clear sound.

This is the method shown in the "What does the Divje Babe... sound like?" video demo.

Advanced Technique Guide

Ready to master the full 3.5 octave range? Learn the "Rim-Blown" (side-blowing) method here.

▶️ Watch: "How to play Rim-Blown Flutes"

Learn to Play: Video Demos & Personal Help

We make learning easy and fun with video guides and one-on-one support.

Personalized Help

Need Live Help? We offer a FREE personal video chat to guide you in learning to play!

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The Neanderthal Artifact That Rewrote Music History

Discovered in a Slovenian cave in 1995, the original Divje Babe Flute (carved from a cave bear cub’s femur) is estimated to be between 40,000 and over 60,000 years old. This vast range places it firmly as the most controversial and potentially oldest instrument ever found.

Dive into the History

Watch the mini-documentary, “Neanderthal flute – the world’s oldest musical instrument”, featuring experts.

▶️ Watch the Full Documentary (6:15)

This precise 3D-printed replica is a resonating bridge between the ancient and the modern, allowing you to hold and play a piece of history.

Photo of the Original 60,000-year-old Divje Babe Flute artifact

The Original Neanderthal Flute, carved from a cave bear femur.

Painting of Cave People Playing the Divje Babe Flute

Artist's depiction of Ice-Age musicians in Slovenia.

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Potentially 60,000+ Years Old

The world's oldest known instrument.

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3½ Octave Range

Fully playable and tuned for modern music.

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Eco-Friendly Build

Durable, recyclable plastic crafted in the USA.

"They look just like the pictures of the originals, very nice! Can't wait to show my music students!"

- Erika, Verified Etsy Customer (Sep 30, 2025)

Why This Replica Stands Out

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Museum-Quality

A precise, playable reconstruction of the original artifact.

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Eco-Friendly & Local

Hand-crafted in Long Beach, CA from recyclable materials.

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Educational & Inspiring

Playable 3.5-octave range, perfect for students and musicians.

Limited Availability – Claim yours to own a piece of prehistory.

Trusted by 86+ Musicians, Historians, and Educators

"Nice example to demonstrate to my Human Evolution university classes!!!"

- tamorosi144, Verified Etsy Customer (May 7, 2024)

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Discover Another Ancient Marvel

We also created a replica of the Hohle Fels bone flute, another incredible Paleolithic instrument found in Germany and carved from a vulture's wing bone.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOHLE FELS →

Crafted for Quality, Tuned for Performance

  • Museum-Quality Replication

    A faithful recreation of the unique form and dimension of the original Divje Babe (Tidldibab) Flute.

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    3.5 Octave Range & Modern Tuning

    While rooted in the ancient past, this flute is fully playable and meticulously tuned for modern music genres and scales.

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    Made in the USA, Eco-Conscious

    Proudly crafted in Long Beach, CA, from durable, eco-friendly, recyclable plastic.

  • Perfect for Everyone

    Ideal for musicians, educators, historians, sound healers, and anyone seeking a unique, conversation-starting gift.

Technical Schematics & Replication Process

The creation of a playable replica required extensive technical analysis and measurement to ensure fidelity to the ancient instrument's acoustic properties. These schematics illustrate the precise reconstruction process.

Schematic 1: Technical drawing detailing the dimensions and hole placement for the Divje Babe Flute reconstruction.

Schematic View 1: Detailed reconstruction measurements.

Schematic 2: Cross-sectional diagram illustrating the bore geometry and mouthpiece design of the flute replica.

Schematic View 2: Bore and mouthpiece cross-section.

Our Guarantee & Disclosure

We stand behind the quality of our craftsmanship. If the replica arrives with any defect or damage, we will issue an immediate replacement. We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee; please contact us if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase.

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Order Your Divje Babe Replica

Connect with the primal origins of human creativity by adding this playable museum-quality replica to your collection.

LIMITED TIME SALE

$48

$37

Hand-crafted Divje Babe Flute

✨ Free U.S. Shipping! ✨

Ships from Long Beach, CA

Arrives in 10-12 days (ships in 2-3 business days).

"Everything perfect! Recommended product!"

- Jessica, Verified Etsy Customer (Apr 23, 2025)

Comes carefully packaged and backed by our dedicated, responsive support team.

© 2025 Divje Babe Flute Replica by Galactivators. All rights reserved.

Made with ❤️ in Long Beach, California.

Disclaimer: The Divje Babe flute is a subject of ongoing academic debate regarding its origin and use. Our product is a playable, artistic replication based on current research.

Citation: Kunej, D., & Turk, I. (2000). New Perspectives on the Beginnings of Music: Archeological and Musicological Analysis of a Middle Paleolithic Bone "Flute" In N. Walin, B. Merker, & S. Brown (Eds.), The Origins of Music (pp. 235-268). Cambridge: The MIT Press.

This 3D-printed version was created based on the work of archeologist Ivan Turk. The figures used to trace the flute's shape are from Chapter 15 of "Origins of Music" (©2000 MIT Press).

Design Credit: 3‑D model by Thingiverse creator mattgilbertnet, released under the Creative Commons Attribution‑ShareAlike 3.0 license. Printed and offered here in full alignment with that license. CC BY-SA 3.0

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